Principal Public Communications Officer

Description

• Preparing and organizing forums where the agency's policies, programmes are propagated and promoted;
• Monitoring and analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the agency and making appropriate recommendations;
• Preparing media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and features;
• Developing a publicity framework for purposes of public awareness;
• Maintaining photo and video library for the agency;
• Coordinating visibility actions through branding and other publicity strategies;
• Production of IEC materials, publication, press statements and writing opinion pieces;
• Establishing customer satisfaction measurement mechanisms;
• Developing and updating a database for media contacts;
• Establishing and maintaining good public relations with stakeholders;
• Profiling and branding the agency's corporate image;
• Keeping and maintaining all public affairs and communications records;
• Editing the agency's publications and journals for quality control;
• Creating awareness and enhancing accessibility to information at the agency; and
• Designing and implementing internal and external communication, advocacy and media strategies and programmes.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of nine (9) years' relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Corporate Communication Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following:- Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Membership in Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or relevant body and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.