Senior Corporate Communications Officer

Description

Duties and responsibilities shall entail:

• Developing and implementing the Council’s Corporate Communications and Visibility Strategy;
• Coordinating communication initiatives that support the Council’s strategic objectives and regulatory mandate;
• Managing the Council’s corporate image, reputation and brand identity;
• Coordinating media relations, press briefings, interviews and media engagements;
• Developing and disseminating communication materials including newsletters, annual reports, policy briefs, speeches, press releases and publications;
• Managing digital communication platforms including the Council website and social media channels;
• Monitoring media coverage and preparing media monitoring and analysis reports;
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement, public awareness and advocacy programs;
• Planning and implementing communication campaigns, outreach activities and public education initiatives;
• Producing multimedia communication content including photographs, videos and digital stories;
• Coordinating communication support for Council meetings, conferences, workshops and official events;
• Advising Management on communication, branding and reputation management matters;
• Developing and maintaining communication networks with government agencies, development partners, professional associations and other stakeholders;
• Responding to internal and external information requests relating to the Council’s activities;
• Coordinating crisis communication and reputation management initiatives;
• Supporting documentation of Council programs, projects, success stories and best practices;
• Ensuring compliance with communication policies, government communication guidelines and public sector communication standards;
• Supervising staff within the Communications Unit;
• Preparing departmental work plans, budgets and performance reports.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Mass Communication or a related field from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing such as the Media Council of Kenya, Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or equivalent;
• Certificate in Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated professional competence and achievement in work performance;

More Details on Experience

• Served in the grade of Communications Officer or a comparable position for a minimum period of four (4) years;

Required

• Strategic communication skills.
• Media relations and public affairs skills.
• Digital communication and social media management skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and advocacy skills.
• Branding and reputation management skills.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Integrity and professionalism.

Added Advantage

• Event management skills.
• Report writing and editorial skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and networking skills.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Planning and organizational skills.