PR and Communications Assistant Vacancy - National Council for Persons with Disabilities Jobs in Kenya (KShs 24,082)

The National Council for Persons with Disabilities invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for the following positions:

PR and Communications Assistant
1 Post
Job Group H

Job summary:

Reporting to the Principal Public Relations Officer, the successful candidate will develop programs to enhance National Council for Persons with Disabilities’ visibility and improve brand and position NCPWD in the market place.

She/he will oversee all internal and external communications including press releases, publications, web content, and other web communications

Academic requirements and Experience:

Ability to work well in a team and with people at all levels andA Diploma, preferably in Communications or Public Relations. A degree in Communications and PR will be an added advantageAt least 1 year experience as a PR assistant/officer for a public institution, NGO, private company or consultancy.Basic Computer skillsPrior experience of working with Persons With DisabilitiesBasic knowledge of Kenya Sign languageGood people centered and communication skillsAbility to withstand pressure, work within short deadlines with relative independenceProblem solving and organizational skillsAbility to analyse information and dataGood interpersonal skillsDuties and responsibilities:

He/she will be expected to possess relevant skills to manage corporate communications and specifically to;

Assist in the preparation of relevant communication approaches to engage council stakeholder.Facilitate in organizing events of the Council such as setting up media interviews/press conferences and organizing local and international days/exhibitionsAssist in production of the Information, Education and Communications (IEC) materials of the Council.Assist in writing news articles, features for the Council’s quarterly newsletter, designing key messages, speaking notes/speeches and press releasesAssist in preparing appropriate and timely responses to issues raised through the media, website or from any stakeholder;Assist in handling clients of the CouncilUpdating the websiteDoing any other duty that the Principal Public Relation Officer my assign him/herTerms of service: Permanent
Salary: Ksh 16,692/-

Allowances:
House: Ksh5, 000/-
Medical: Ksh990/-
Commuter: Ksh1, 400/-

If your background, experience and competencies suit any of the above positions, please send your application quoting the reference of the position you are interested in on the envelope. Include your current CV with three referees, email and telephone contacts, photocopies of your certificates and other testimonials.

All Applications MUST be through post office or by hand delivery.

Deadline 3rd November, 2010

The national Council for Persons with Disabilities is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Letters of applications should be sent to the address below:

The Director
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
Waiyaki Way,
P.O. Box 66577 – 00800
Nairobi

Email: ncpwds@africaonline.co.ke

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