NCIC Senior Communications & Media Relations Officer, Project Assistant and

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions:

1. Senior Communications and Media Relations Officer

Grade: NCIC 4

Specific Duties Entail:

Managing, maintaining and updating of the NCIC website and intranet.Conceptualizing, designing and implementing internal and external communication strategies and media based advocacy strategies, that advance the NCIC’s strategies objectives.Acting as a media liaison and coordinating media monitoringFacilitating internal communicationsEnsuring positive visibility of the NCIC through branding and other strategiesWriting opinion pieces, writing and reviewing press statementsNCIC events managementPhotography and video documentationCoordinating the publication of the NCIC Internal E-newsletterEditing and coordinating the production of NCIC’s key publications including Annual Report, Closing the Gap Journal, State of Cohesion Report and key IEC materialsEnsuring appropriate use of the NCIC logo and compliance with NCIC Communications policy, and strategyCoordinating the production of dissemination institutional Information, Education, and Communication materials developmentAssisting in coordinating the Face of Kenya AwardsProviding communications supports to all staff and commissionersAny other assigned responsibilitiesA Bachelor of Arts Degree in any of the Social Sciences and a Diploma in Mass Communication / Journalism from a recognized institution, or a Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication, Masters degree will be an added advantage.Served satisfactorily in the area of Corporate Communications, Media, Public Relations, Marketing or any other relevant field for at least five (5) years two of which should have been at a senior level.Posses effective oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.Experienced in IEC materials development.Proficient in computer applications including desktop publishing.2. Project Assistant

Salary: Kshs.60,000 per month

Duration: 6 Months

Specific Duties Entail:

Developing and maintaining project deliverables.Helping in organizing project committee meetings and preparing the necessary materials including reports, presentations, agendas and other meeting collateral.Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.First Degree in Social SciencesAt least two years working experience in Project Management and administrative support.Computer literacy.3. Accounts Assistant

Salary: Kshs.40,000 per month

Duration: 6 Months

Specific Duties Entail:

Receive and process all invoices for payment for the Gender Justice Project.Ensure that all posting related to accounts are done as promptly as possible.Maintaining the general ledger and control accounts balancing.Preparation of monthly trial balance and quarterly financial statements.Prepare activity budgets with the guidance of the Project CoordinatorAny other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the SupervisorProfessional Accounting qualification with at least CPA IIMinimum working experience of three years in a busy accounting environment.Excellent knowledge of accounting procedures including planning.Computer literacy.Applications attaching CV’s and copies of certificates should be sent to the undersigned before 2nd September, 2011.

Commission Secretary / CEO
National Cohesion and Integration Commission
Delta House, 4th Floor
Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 7055 – 00100
Nairobi

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