National Research Fund Corporate Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

National Research Fund Corporate Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

The National Research Fund (NRF) is a State Corporation established under section 32 of the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013 with the objective to facilitate Research for the advancement of Science, Technology and Innovation.

The Agency seeks to recruit qualified, competent, dynamic, proactive, innovative and highly committed staff to fill the position of Corporate Communications Officer.

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the Officer will entail:-

Handling customer complaints;

Updating and managing the website and social media;

Keeping a data book of complaints and ensuring prompt responses in line with the Communication policy;

Maintaining of customer and stakeholders’ database;

Monitoring responses expected from other departments.

Maintaining of customer and stakeholders’ database;

Preparing Press releases, media briefs and REA features;

Placing Fund articles, advertisement or announcement in the electronic or print media;

Gathering information for publication in the REA Newsletter, brochures & fliers; and;

Preparing media report and media stories.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

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

Proficiency in computer applications;

Good communication skills; and

Meets the provisions of the Chapter Six of the Constitution

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their applications together with copies of academic/professional certificates and identity card in PDF format to recruitment@researchfund.go.ke and the subject line should contain the Job Title.

For hand delivered applications, they shall be dropped in a box marked “National Research Fund Advertised Positions” placed at the 3rd floor of the NACOSTI building.

Applications sent by either post or hand should be contained in sealed envelopes with

the Job Title marked on the surface and delivered to the address below:

Chief Executive Officer

National Research Fund

NACOSTI Building 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete, – Off Waiyaki way,

P.O Box 26036 – 00100,

Nairobi.

Application Deadline: 14th November, 2022 at 5.00pm.

Please Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The National Research Fund is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Successful candidates after interviews will be required to obtain the following documents:

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

For more information and job application details, see: National Research Fund Corporate Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya

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