Job Description
-Elaborate the annual communication plan and its corresponding budget in collaboration with units ;
-Ensure the approval of the plan and its implementation ;
-Elaborate corresponding communications/messages based on targeted group and disseminate them via most appropriate media ;
-Advise on effective communication strategies
-Maintain relationships with various public and private media for improved gender accountability within the media industry.
-Support program units to package monitoring finings and also ensure their effective design and publication
-Develop methods, tools to be used and launch the surveys ;
-Collect opinions of internal services on needs of public in terms of institution’s information ;
-Collect, compile and analyze the results of investigations and complaints received in the suggestions’ box and identify key ideas ;
-Provide advice and recommendations to improve the image and quality of the services delivered by the institution.
Write speeches, messages and press releases from the institution;
-Organize interviews regarding the institution ;
-Cover hearings and press conference of the institution ; and organize radio and television programs to disseminate the results of these events ;
-Write articles to be published in newspapers on the achievements of the institution ;
-Organise the documentation and publication of findings from research and monitoring through various channel of communication.
-Produce quarterly magazine on the monitoring initiatives
-Make regular critical analysis of publications in the media (national and international) about the institution and produce summarized technical notes to managers ;
-Write and submit periodic activity reports.
Regularly update the institution website and social media platforms such as Twitter.
-Routinely provide information about the institution to the public.
-Participate in organizing the institution’s major events to enhance its visibility.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Communication
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
3 Years 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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Degree in any other field with a relevant professional experience in communication, media and/or public relations
5 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
3 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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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 and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels
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Research and critical thinking skills
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Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude
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Organizational and planning skills
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Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts
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Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences
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Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to communication and media
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Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audiovisual production and dissemination
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Ability to advise and provide technical support to government institutions and officials on media and communications matters
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Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels;
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Resource management 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 & Presentation Skills
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Analytical skills;
