SAFARICOM CAREERS. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS JOB.

Safaricom are pleased to announce
the following career vacancy within
Corporate Affairs Division.
In keeping with our current business
needs, we are looking for a person
who meets the criteria indicated
below:
HOD Public Relations &
Communications Ref : CA _HOD -
PRC_MAY _2011

Reporting to the Director of Corporate
Affairs, job holder will be responsible
for end to end management of
the company ’s internal and external
communications strategy designed to
present and maintain a positive public
image of Safaricom in line with the
Safaricom 2 .0 philosophy of engaging
all key stakeholders .

He/ she will be expected to proactively
develop and provide strategic thought
leadership for both internal and
external audiences in the areas of
media management, digital asset and
social media engagement , crisis
communications, internal and external
corporate publications , executive PR
and media training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure that the Safaricom brand
maintains cordial and mutually
beneficial ties with its entire
stakeholder universe , including the
media, regulators , shareholders,
customers, future generations ;
* Develop and implement a strategic
online reputation management plan
for the Safaricom brand and also
oversee the crafting and
implementation of an internal
communications strategy for
Safaricom;
* Responsible for the effective
performance of all outsourced PR
agency functions and the entire
stakeholder universe ;
* Play a lead role in positioning
Safaricom 2 .0 as a benchmark in the
African corporate community ;
* Ensure that Safaricom gets
maximum value out of its entire
corporate giving/ investment function;
* Prepare Departmental cost forecasts
and budgets and monitor usage for
compliance and implement remedial
action as appropriate and drive cost
containment initiatives ;
* Optimize and standardize processes,
implement new technology
enhancements and ensure application
of best practice processes &
procedures so as to drive attainment
of efficiencies through automation of
processes/activities ;
* In liaison with HR , conduct
recruitment, training, performance
management and development of staff
so as to fully realize their potential .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelors Degree in either
Marketing, Communications,
Education , Political Science, Public
Administration , Law and other social
sciences;
* Masters Degree or relevant Post
Graduate Qualifications in any of the
above fields will be an added
advantage;
* 8- 10 years hands on experience in
PR and Communications of which 4
years must have been in senior
management experience , preferably in
a communications company ;
* Highly energetic and motivated tech
savvy PR professional ;
* Experience and exposure to the ICT
industry will be a considerable
advantage
* Ability to exercise considerable
judgment and discretion in
establishing and maintaining good
working relationships .;
* Outstanding communicator with
excellent interpersonal skills and the
ability to build relationships , influence ,
motivate and encourage consensus
amongst peers, managers and
partners at all levels to produce high
quality results .
* Have a very strong service
orientation , with a track record of
delivery and a demonstrated concern
for quality ;
* Be independent , mature and
confident, with high levels of drive ,
initiative and tenacity;
* Have excellent report writing and
presentation skills;
* Able to prepare comprehensive
reports and represent ideas clearly
and concisely , both orally and in
writing;
* Ability to plan , coordinate , and direct
the work of subordinate staff engaged
in various professional , technical , and
clerical functions.

If you feel that you are up to the
challenge and posses the necessary
qualification and experience please
send your resume and application
letter indicating your experience and
why you are the most suitable
candidate for the role clearly quoting
the job title to the address below.

The deadline for application is Friday
the 15th July 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent
Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E- mail to: hr@safaricom .co .ke