1. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER                       

Reports to: Public Relations, Branding and Communication Manager        

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Department: Business Growth and Development

Age Limit: 40

Education & experience

Bachelor degree in marketing, public relations, journalism or communications and other media studies,

Minimum of 1-year progressive experience in managing media relations (online, broadcast, and print) or in the same position in a Financial institution or any other busy marketing function.

 Skills & knowledge

•  Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills
• Presentation skills;
• Creativity, imagination, and initiative;
• Sound rational judgments
•  Exhibit strong problem solving and research skills;
• Awareness of different media agendas;
• Business awareness and a good knowledge of current affairs.
• Background in researching, writing, and editing publications
• Ability to priorities and plan effectively.

Key responsibilities

• To assist in developing an appropriate External Communications strategy that addresses Organization’s positioning.
• Under the guidance of the Brand and Communication Manager, and working closely with other Departments, manage the implementation of the agreed External Communication plans and activities.
• Establish effective systems, procedures, and standards of performance.
• To guide, lead and manage the communications champions & other Umwalimu staff in such a manner that promotes motivation, efficiency, and a high degree of discipline in all activities.
• Establish and maintain a press office for the organization which will provide a database of media information to be used in the promotion of the organization’s aims and objectives
•  Assist in the production of publications to promote the image of the organization.
• Respond to enquiries from the media to ensure that a positive image of the organization is promoted.
• Assist in drafting press releases to promote the aims and objectives of the organization.
• Working on websites and social media and assist in maintaining it to ensure that it remains up to date, informative, and interesting.
•   Writing or producing presentations and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles, leaflets, journals and brochures, and annual reports for both external and internal distribution.
•   Assist in organizing events to promote the image, aims, and objectives of the organization.
•  Devising and coordinating photo opportunities
• Maintain a network of contacts internally and externally to ensure that positive information about the organization is obtained and promulgated.
• Provide advice and support on public relations issues to managers and staff to ensure that a positive image of the organization is promoted..

• Communication and PR that results in Brand positioning in line with institution’s strategy
• Increased levels of publicity and visibility
• Visibility in the communities where UMWALIMU SACCO does business
• Introduction of effective internal communication

RUTAGANDA Bosco

UWAMBAJE Laurence    

 Director of HR & Administration 

Director General