Job Purpose
The role contributes to business unit success by developing, planning and executing Field communication strategies, both internal and external, that deliver positive relations with key stakeholders, ensures stakeholder awareness and understanding of Tullow Kenya activities, and enhance the reputation of Tullow in Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying and defining business priorities and needs in relation to communication, public relations and reputation management
Identifying and assessing stakeholder environment and defining communications strategies that simultaneously addresses: accountability and transparency;media management; reputation management within the public domain and within Tullow Kenya BV.
Ensure consistency of message from Tullow Kenya by working collaboratively with the Government and Public Affairs team.
Manage Field Communications initiatives including media monitoring, community monthly newsletters and all field internal communications
Liaise with Government and Public Affairs Team and Tullow Group to ensure that Tullow Kenya’s external communications builds and maintains brand awareness in line with the business objectives.
Support the development and implementation of a consistent policy and approach to external corporate events including corporate sponsorships and donations etc.
Identify media opportunities to promote awareness of Tullow’s Oil and Gas activities.
Develop and/or review communications such as press releases, speeches, publications or events to convey the desired Tullow image.
Compile crisis communication policy and serve as the principal contact for incoming communication from the media.
Job Qualifications
Degree in Business, Political Science or Communication studies
At least 5 Years experience in corporate or public relations and/or communications
Experience in media management
Experience in development and utilisation of development communications
Experience in working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural workforce in a remote location.
Effective communication and organization skills.
Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity
Self motivated and uses initiative and judgment to attain the best results
Establishes priorities and works with minimal direction
Experience managing a field communications team
