Job particulars
- Job title
- Public Relations Strategist
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Contract
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Public Relations
- Level
- Middle
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- 28 Sept 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Strategic Public Relations & Communications.
- Develop and implement integrated PR and communications strategies aligned with Mogo Kenya’s business objectives, brand positioning, and growth priorities.
- Translate business priorities into compelling communication narratives, campaigns, and programmes that resonate with internal and external audiences.
- Develop and execute proactive communications initiatives that position Mogo Kenya as a credible, trusted, and responsible player in the financial services and asset financing industry.
- Identify emerging reputation risks, industry trends, media opportunities, and relevant external developments, and recommend appropriate communication responses.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to leadership and business teams on key business priorities, stakeholder matters, and reputational considerations.
- Media Relations & Thought Leadership.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, media houses, industry influencers, and other relevant media stakeholders.
- Develop and execute targeted media engagement strategies that generate quality, relevant, and credible coverage for Mogo Kenya.
- Identify and leverage opportunities for executive visibility, thought leadership, expert commentary, and industry participation.
- Develop high-quality media and executive communications materials, including press releases, media briefs, talking points, opinion pieces, speeches, and key messages.
- Support the positioning of Mogo Kenya’s leadership as credible and authoritative voices on relevant industry, economic, financial services, and asset financing matters.
- Manage and oversee impactful content across Mogo Kenya’s owned platforms, including the website and LinkedIn, ensuring content is accurate, timely, engaging, and aligned with brand and business objectives.
- Reputation & Stakeholder Management.
- Support the development and implementation of reputation management strategies that strengthen trust and protect Mogo Kenya’s corporate reputation.
- Monitor media coverage, public conversations, industry developments, and emerging issues that may impact the organization’s reputation or business interests.
- Develop proactive and timely communication responses to reputational risks, sensitive business matters, and emerging issues.
- Support strategic stakeholder engagement with regulators, industry associations, partners, media, and other relevant external stakeholders.
- Develop stakeholder communication approaches that promote understanding, trust, and positive engagement with Mogo Kenya.
- Provide management with timely insights and recommendations on public perception, emerging reputational issues, and stakeholder sentiment.
- PR Campaigns & Business Support.
- Lead the development and execution of PR campaigns, product launches, partnerships, corporate initiatives, and industry engagement programmes.
- Develop integrated communications plans to support key business initiatives, product offerings, partnerships, and strategic priorities.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure communications are consistent, accurate, audience-focused, and aligned with Mogo Kenya’s brand and business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to amplify key business milestones, customer impact, partnerships, and organizational achievements through relevant communication channels.
- Measure the effectiveness of PR campaigns and initiatives and translate performance data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Reporting, Insights & Budget Management.
- Develop regular PR and communications performance reports, including media coverage analysis, campaign performance, audience reach, sentiment, and reputational insights.
- Track and analyze the quality, relevance, reach, and impact of media coverage and communications initiatives.
- Provide data-driven recommendations to improve PR effectiveness, brand visibility, stakeholder engagement, and communications outcomes.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in public relations, corporate communications, media relations, or strategic communications.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing PR strategies and campaigns.
- Strong media relations and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Nice to Have:
- Experience in reputation management, crisis communications, and executive communications.
- Excellent writing, presentation, research, and analytical skills.
- Strong understanding of the Kenyan media landscape and business environment.
- Experience in financial services, fintech, banking, asset financing, or a related industry will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work strategically, manage up, down and across.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services