Corporate Communications Officer

Description

Duties and responsibilities shall entail:

• Implementing communication and visibility strategies in line with the Council's communication policy;
• Developing and disseminating communication materials including newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, press releases, reports and promotional materials;
• Supporting management of the Council website and social media platforms;
• Creating, editing and publishing digital content across communication channels;
• Monitoring media coverage and preparing media monitoring reports;
• Collecting, organizing and maintaining communication records, photographs, videos and publications;
• Assisting in preparation of speeches, presentations, briefs and talking points;
• Supporting stakeholder engagement, public awareness and advocacy programmes;
• Coordinating media coverage and publicity for Council activities and events;
• Supporting development of communication campaigns and public education initiatives;
• Producing multimedia content including photographs, videos and digital stories;
• Assisting in organizing conferences, workshops, seminars and stakeholder forums;
• Responding to routine internal and external communication requests;
• Supporting branding and visibility activities to promote the Council's mandate and services;
• Monitoring emerging communication issues and providing appropriate recommendations;
• Maintaining effective working relationships with media houses, government agencies, development partners and other stakeholders;
• Preparing communication reports and performance updates; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Education

• Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Strategic Communication or a related field from a recognized institution;

More Details on Experience

• Membership to a relevant professional body such as the Media Council of Kenya, Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), or an equivalent professional association;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated competence in communication, media engagement and content development;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Required Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Media relations and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Digital communication and social media management skills;
• Content development and editorial skills;
• Planning and organizational skills; and
• Integrity and professionalism.

Added Advantage

• Photography, videography and multimedia content creation skills;
• Event coordination experience; and
• Creativity and innovation in digital communication