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PUBLIC RELATIONS & CORPORATE COMMNICATIONS


Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Public Relations & Corporate Communications professional to lead and strengthen its global communications media relations reputation management and corporate communications function.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing the organisations Public Relations Earned Media and Corporate Communications Strategy.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with journalists editors media outlets podcast hosts and other key influencers.
  • Managing media enquiries interviews press releases media statements pitches and thought-leadership opportunities.
  • Preparing executives for interviews speaking engagements and major announcements including speeches talking points and briefing materials.
  • Developing clear and consistent messaging for major initiatives partnerships products reports and organisational developments.
  • Leading reputation monitoring and management identifying emerging risks and opportunities and advising senior leadership.
  • Developing and coordinating crisis communications plans response protocols stakeholder messaging and crisis preparedness exercises.
  • Managing internal communications to ensure employees remain informed aligned and connected to organisational priorities.
  • Coordinating communications with Network Members Strategic Partners and affiliated organisations.
  • Establishing communication metrics dashboards and regular reports to measure visibility credibility reputation and strategic impact.
  • Managing relationships and performance of external PR agencies and communications partners.

Qualifications :

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A Bachelors Degree in Public Relations Communications Journalism Marketing or a related field.
  • At least 5 years relevant experience in public relations corporate communications media relations or journalism.
  • Demonstrated experience leading communications initiatives across multiple countries regions or global markets.
  • Exceptional writing editing storytelling and executive communication skills.
  • Strong experience in media relations reputation management crisis and issues communications.
  • Proven ability to develop compelling media stories and secure meaningful earned media opportunities.
  • Excellent strategic thinking stakeholder management project management and relationship-building skills.
  • Sound judgement discretion initiative and the ability to work independently in a dynamic global environment.
  • Experience in philanthropy nonprofit services financial services fintech impact investing or international development will be an added advantage.
  • Familiarity with PR and media monitoring platforms such as Cision Meltwater Muck Rack or similar tools is desirable.

Additional Information :

          Work Environment

  •  Regular workdays run from roughly (EAT) to overlap with European and US Eastern Time work hours.
  •  Willingness to work more than 8 hours per day as needed during peak periods.

If you meet the requirements and are motivated by this opportunity apply using the link below:

                         Visit to apply by 1st September 2026 5:00 PM.

                                         Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

                      Verde Edge Consulting Ltd Integrity Compliance Excellence

 


Remote Work :

Yes


Employment Type :

Contract


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Verde Edge Consulting Ltd is a new-age executive HR consulting company based in Nairobi-Kenya, running operations throughout the republic. We strive to work with our clients through partnerships and to provide unique workable and value-adding HR solutions to address their existing & e ... View more

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