Job Description
• To prepare the public relations information and arrangements for all meetings and national and international conferences with which the Ministry is associated;
• To be responsible for preparing and organizing all press conferences of the Minister, the Minister of State and the Permanent Secretary;
• To prepare for and organize all public meetings or forum in which the Ministry participates;
• To prepare all public information and press releases for the Ministry;
• To be responsible for regular programs of public information and updating about Ministry activities and outcomes for both national and international audiences;
• To critique articles and reports in the national and international press concerning the education sector and provide technical notes of information for the Ministers and Permanent Secretary;
• To be the key liaison between the Ministry of education and national and international press;
• To prepare for and organize all TV and radio interviews concerning the matters related to the business of the Ministry of Education.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Communication
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Media
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Public Relations
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Journalism
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Communication
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
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Ability to develop coordination mechanisms and information sharing platforms
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Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels
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Research and critical thinking skills
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Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely
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Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
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Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination
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Report writing and presentation skills
