PUBLIC RELATIONS & CORPORATE COMMNICATIONS

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 organisation’s 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.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess:

- A Bachelor’s 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.

Work Environment

- Regular workdays run from roughly 1400–2200 (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 www.verde-edge.com to apply by 1st September 2026, 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Verde Edge Consulting Ltd | Integrity • Compliance • Excellence

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 & emerging needs. We are dedicated to revolutionizing HR practice in the new age by developing long-term strategic partnerships with our clients.

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