Job Vacancy: Senior Corporate Affairs Officer

Job Title      :        Senior Corporate Affairs Officer

Department:       Policy, Planning, Monitoring& Evaluation Department (PPMED)

Reports to   :        Head of Corporate Affairs

Supervise    :        Corporate Affairs Officers and Assistants  

Job purpose

To support the Corporate Affairs Unit to carry out its mandate of scaling up KAIPTC’s impact through communications. The Senior Corporate Affairs Officer will support the development and execution of KAIPTC’s communications strategy by aligning internal and external messaging, publicizing key activities and programmes, and enhancing the organization’s brand and reputation. This role involves coordinating the production of communication materials, drafting content for various platforms, providing media support, and collaborating with departments to ensure consistent and impactful communication across all channels.

Main Duties:

  1. Work with staff across departments to support the communications needs; help align messages and coordinate the release of deliverables across depts.
  2. Work closely with key departments to identify and publicize key activities and programmes.
  3. Assist in external messaging, overall brand and reputation of KAIPTC.
  4. Support the draft articles/human interest stories/features/press releases for the KAIPTC internal and external newsletters, website, and other communications products, including key publications. 
  5. Support the coordination, design and production of key communication materials
  6. Provide media support services.
  7. Support the organization and coordination of key events.
  8. Any other tasks assigned within the scope and content of the job.

Educational/Work Experience Requirements

Master’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations Marketing or the Social Sciences from a recognized university. A professional qualification is a must. Candidate must have minimum 8 years post qualification work experience working in Corporate Affairs and/or Strategic Communications role with a corporation, consultancy, or public relations agency will be an added advantage. At least 5 years in a senior position. Significant experience with an international organization and/or international agency is desirable.

Competencies Required

Technical Competencies

  • Exceptional creativity skills and strong understanding of creative processes, marketing, graphic design, corporate branding, digital media and colour theory.
  • Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills/ability to publish.
  • Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality.
  • Ability to work effectively with internal/external partners in a multicultural environment.
  • Excellent ICT skills and good knowledge of other software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, and Excel).
  • Good understanding of printing, publishing and production procedures/processes.
  • Knowledge of organizational communication systems and processes.
  • Keen awareness of current industry trends and technologies.
  • Good information finding skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.

Management Competencies

  • Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas to stakeholders.
  • Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines.
  • Demonstrate effective planning, prioritization, organizational and adaptability skills.
  • Excellent leadership/management and decision-making skills.
  • Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities.
  • Strong team management and mentoring skills.
  • Outstanding multitasking abilities.

Personal Competencies

  • Open to new ideas and ways of doing things.
  • Confident, honest and trustworthy.
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Ability to work without or with little supervision.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to think on one’s feet
  • Fluency in French will be an advantage

Interested applicants are kindly requested to send their CV and application together with 3 references and a professional work portfolio by e-mail to hr@kaiptc.org not later than 26 June 2025.

Please indicate the job tile clearly in the application letter; otherwise your application may not be considered. Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of their qualifications and relevant work experience. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

KAIPTC is an equal opportunity employer.