Corporate Communication and PR Manager

Accounting / Finance
Addis Ababa
October 20, 2026
Application ends: October 31, 2026
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Job Description

The Corporate Communications & PR Manager will lead Komari’s strategic communications function, responsible for managing the company’s reputation, strengthening internal engagement, and ensuring consistent messaging across all audiences. This role acts as a direct strategic partner to the CEO, guiding communication initiatives that shape how Komari is perceived internally and externally.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communication strategy that aligns with Komari’s business goals.
  • Serve as the central point of communication for all corporate messaging, ensuring consistency across internal and external channels.
  • Advise the CEO and senior management on communication strategies that support corporate objectives and protect Komari’s reputation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with media, industry stakeholders, and external partners.
  • Lead proactive media engagement and manage press inquiries, interviews, and statements.
  • Develop media kits, press releases, and thought-leadership content to position Komari as an industry leader.
  • Oversee crisis communication planning and execution, ensuring timely and transparent responses.
  • Design and lead internal communication programs that foster engagement, motivation, and loyalty.
  • Partner with HR to deliver effective internal campaigns, employee recognition programs, and leadership messages.
  • Ensure clear communication of company policies, initiatives, and updates across all teams.
    Strengthen the public presence of the CEO and senior leadership through Scheduling and preparing for interviews, industry panels, and internal events.
  • Work closely with Brand and Creative teams to align corporate and consumer-facing communications.
  • Set and track communication KPIs related to engagement, sentiment, and media coverage.
  • Prepare annual communication reports for leadership.
  • Continuously refine strategies based on data-driven insights.
  • Manage the corporate communications budget efficiently, ensuring optimal resource allocation across campaigns and initiatives.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of team members through by setting specific objectives on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
  • Coach and mentor team members, helping them improve their performance and provide training when required to fill specific skill gaps.

Requirements

  • BA or MA in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing from a recognized/accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, or Media Relations, including at least 2 years in a managerial or team-lead capacity.
  • Experience advising senior leadership or C-suite executives, managing media relations, and overseeing crisis communications is strongly preferred.

Additional Skills

No mandatory professional certification or license is required for this role. The following are considered an advantage:

  • Certification in Public Relations (e.g., APR; Accreditation in Public Relations, or equivalent from a recognized PR/communications body)
  • Certification in Crisis Communication or Media Training

How To Apply

Those who meet the above requirements can submit their CV to the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6Riw_HaE00myCL20KvRSB2J4pzVQMmh3XQTMEs62ZQcZW4g/viewform

 

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