National Drought Management Authority Assistant Director, Corporate Communication Jobs in Kenya

National Drought Management Authority Assistant Director, Corporate Communication Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary & Purpose

Responsible for enhancing corporate brand, image and visibility, creating, and sustaining goodwill and mutual understanding between the Authority and its publics through targeted communication and implementing communications policies and strategies

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

Developing for approval and implementing a brand manual for the Authority;

Developing for approval and implementation a communication strategy for the Authority;

Formulating and implementing creative communication strategies and public relations programs;

Promoting a positive corporate image of Authority to the public through promotions and campaigns;

Implement corporate social responsibility programs and maintaining their impact;

Initiating timely strategic and appropriate programme to implement Authority’s Corporate Communication strategy;

Branding and promoting the Authority nationally and internationally;

Building synergy and enhancing collaboration between the Authority and the public and private sector institutions;

Undertaking media liaison for Authority’s campaign activities; and

Creating awareness on Authority mandate through participation in public shows and exhibitions.

Key Competencies and Skills

Extensive knowledge of branding principles and tactics;

Sound written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills;

Sound time management skills to ensure multiple tasks simultaneously are completed within compressed timeframes;

Expert strategic and proactive leadership and presence;

Sound active listening skills;

Sound Critical thinking skills;

Team-oriented working skills;

Creative and visionary leadership with the ability to drive a high volume of work to completion;

Proven ability to design, develop and implement both

communications and strategic programs and supporting tactics;

Ability to understand technical and business concepts and express these concepts in clear, concise instructions;

Ability to be flexible and open to changing priorities and challenges.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Eight (8) years’ work experience, four (4) of which must be in a supervisory position;

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or mass communication, public relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in mass communication, marketing or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Post Graduate diploma in Journalism, mass communication or its equivalent from a recognized institution; if the degree is not in Journalism or mass Communication;

Demonstrated a high degree of responsibility in discharging public relations duties;

Management course not lasting less than four (4) from a recognized institution;

Proficiency in computer applications;

Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

How to Apply

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