Communications and PR Manager Job Placement – SafeBoda
Job Title: Communications and PR Manager
Organisation: SafeBoda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
SafeBoda is a startup on a mission to make motorcycle taxis (bodas) more safe, affordable, and convenient across Sub-Saharan Africa—while providing a more meaningful and lucrative career for drivers. And we think we have a shot to build a very valuable tech company in the process. SafeBoda is growing fast with our mobile app in terms of completed rides in Kampala, Uganda. We are venture backed with investors from Silicon Valley, UK, Africa and Asia and we have high ambitions to scale our solution rapidly across East and West Africa.
Job Summary: We’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Communications and PR Manager responsible for coordinating and managing PR activities, building media relations, establishing partnerships, and organizing events.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop communications and media plan including strategy, goals, and budgets
- Coordinate and manage public relations activities, media inquiries, and interview requests
- Create content for press releases, byline articles, newsletters, medium, SafeBoda blog, and keynote presentations
- Monitor, analyze, and communicate PR results
- Evaluate opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships, and advertising
- Plan and manage events
- Build and maintain relationships with thought leaders
- Maintain an understanding of industry trends and propose recommendations regarding communication strategy
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least five years of experience as communication or PR manager
- A track record of developing and delivering communication strategies
- Experience in working closely with journalists and responding to media requests
- Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills with a passion for action and a get things done attitude.
- Live the SafeBoda values, represent the company in everything you do and constantly fly the flag
- Team player with strong communication and presentation skills
- A never-ending desire to grow and learn
How to Apply:
All candidates should email an updated resume and explain why you believe you are a good fit for the role to mohammad@safeboda.com with “Communications and PR Manager” as the subject.