Job Description
Develop the institution’s annual communication plan and ensure its implementation;
-Regularly gather Ministry’s information,manage and disseminate it to the relevant institutions through difference channels;
-Monitor media information related to the Ministry make sure responses are timely provided where necessary;
-Provide media and communication advice to Ministry;
-Develop and maintain positive relationships with different stakeholders, public and private media;
-Give opinions and recommendations to improve image and quality of the Ministry’s services;
– Cover conferences and prepare press releases for the various Institutional benefits;
-Support programs and tools designed to increase citizen engagement and stakeholder awareness;
-Write content for the Institutional website and ensure it is always updated;
-Create,edit, aggregate,and publish content from multiple internal and external sources.
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
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Masters Degree in Media
1 Year of relevant experience
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A holder of a Degree in any other field with professional experience in communication, media and/or public relations
5 Years 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
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Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts
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Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination;
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Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude;
