Corporate Communication Officer II at Bandari Maritime Academy

About the Position

Bandari Maritime Academy invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Corporate Communication Officer II, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement communications strategy to support the Academy's objectives related to communications and marketing
• Develop and implement corporate communications and marketing plans to enhance the visibility of the Academy
• Manage the corporate image of the Academy
• Oversee media management across electronic, print, and social media channels
• Coordinate the Academy's public functions and communication and marketing activities
• Facilitate the development of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials and marketing collateral
• Implement the Academy's corporate social responsibility function
• Coordinate corporate functions and manage public relations, marketing activities, and events
• Manage Academy relationships with media to ensure prompt and accurate coverage of events
• Edit, review, and provide support in the design, production, and distribution of newsletters, annual reports, speeches, publications, website content, reports, outreach materials, and audio/video production
• Develop and implement crisis management responses in line with the Academy's corporate and marketing guidelines
• Undertake customer service management and staff sensitization programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Information Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Computer application skills
• High integrity and strong motivation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player
• Professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results