Communication Officer

Roles and Responsibilities

·         Develop and exercise an integral communication plan for internal and external communication

·         Monitor, the overall image of IIT and is the first contact and knowledge base internally and externally regarding all communications issues

·         Coordinate and facilitate ongoing internal and external PR and communication activities

·         Develop activities that lead to brand awareness;

·         Participating in building and maintaining a network of relations within IIT an outside

·         Investigate whether the current position and image of IIT is well aligned with the target groups

·         Evaluate, create and/or update communication materials(internal/external, print and electronic): writing articles, brochures, flyers, website content etc’

·         Responsible for(content of) IIT website and dealing with all social networks

·         Work closely with agency executive to develop and strengthen IIT brand & engagement activities

Knowledge and Experience

·         A Bachelor or Masters Degree in Communication or related field

·         Ability to communicate the interest of IIT

·         Relevant experience in a public or private institution and inter-cultural context(desirable)

·         Relevant experience in strategy or business development

·         Editorial experience

·         High level of English and Swahili(written and spoken)

Key areas of Responsibility

1.       Strategic Communications

2.       PR Communications

3.       Digital Strategy

4.       Media Appeals

5.       Brand Management

6.       External/Off-line Media Presence

Competence and Qualifications

·         Written and verbal communication skills

·         Organizational skills

·         Strong networking skills

·         Publick speaking

·         Confidence and discretion

·         Ability to prioritize and multi-task

·         Inspiring and outgoing personality

·         Flexible and stress resistant;

·         Able to deal with a diversity of people and able to build bridges

·         Able to recognize and seize opportunities