Public Relations Officer

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About Sinapis:

Sinapis is a social enterprise with a mission to empower aspiring entrepreneurs in the developing world with innovative, scalable business ideas by providing them with a rigorous centered business education, Christian ethics training, world-class consulting and mentoring services and access to seed capital. Through these means, we strive to create Kingdom business leaders, sustainable employment and an improved quality of life for many that we may glorify God in service of His people.

Sinapis begins by selecting 15 of the most innovative entrepreneurs in Kenya and puts them through 6 months of intensive training similar to a mini-MBA but customized for early stage enterprises. Throughout the training program, entrepreneurs must implement what they have learned in class in their own businesses and meet certain milestones. Only the highest performing entrepreneurs advance through the program, the best of which receive seed capital for their businesses of between $10-$100,000. The businesses that receive seed capital are also eligible to receive full-time support from a Sinapis entrepreneur consultants for up to six months following receipt of capital.

Sinapis has both a non-profit branch called Sinapis Group which handles the training and mentoring aspects of the organization and a for-profit branch called Sinapis Capital that allows external investors to invest in our highest performing entrepreneurs.

Position Term:

The position will begin in MarchPubluc 2013 with a 3 month probationary period to ensure the PR officer is a good fit for the role.

Responsibilities:

Document Preparation: prepare and/or edit organizational publications including employee newsletters, annual reports, and press releases.
Social Media: increase our online presence through social media outlets.
Research: assist with basic research as needed in order to connect start-ups and investors and to investigate any trending activities within the start up community.
Writing for various print and electronic publications
Web writing and editing
Event planning
Daily media monitoring
Listening in on or attending media interviews
Draft monthly media reports
Draft press releases and media advisory as needed
All other duties as assigned
Candidate Profile and Experience Prerequisites:

We are a small, young, energetic team, so we are looking for candidates that are comfortable in a start-up environment.. We are looking for highly qualified candidates that have networks in the East African startup scene and are used to work in a dynamic environment. Generally, a successful candidate will have:

Required

Talented writer with ability to write succinct, intelligent and polished pieces
Ability to communicate in English with a high level of tact
Experience with video editing
Working knowledge of and experience with online networks (including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Tumblr, etc.)
Ability to multi-task and switch gears frequently and rapidly to capitalize on traffic opportunities.
Must be a self starter and problem
The ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects
Preferred

At least 1 year experience with organizing events or working for startups/incubators in Kenya
Linkages to local angels

How to Apply 

Please send us your updated description of experience and employers/clients plus PR strategies developed up to date on a PowerPoint template (max 4 slides) to marketing@sinapisgroup.org. Be creative and different. And please, do not send us 17-pages long CVs and cover letters.
Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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