KCAA Corporate Communications Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport established under the Civil Aviation Act 2013 ‘to develop, regulate and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya’ KCAA is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following positions in the establishment:
Job Title: Corporate Communications Officer

Ref No: MCC/ 03/14

Department / Section: Corporate Communications
Reports To: Chief Corporate Communications Officer
Job Purpose: To assist in the administration of the various communication activities in the section.Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

Serve in Corporate Communication and coordinate all communication and events management activities by:Organizing events as delegated by the Corporate Communication ManagerScreening media and all publications with regard to KCAA activitiesDrafting communication to internal and external publics as required, including press releasesResponding to ad-hoc queries from external publicImplementing and evaluating programmes of information relating to KCAA using appropriate communication tools.Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Director General from time to time.

Qualifications

A bachelors’ degree in Public Relations or in a relevant filed such as Communications/Marketing or a Degree in a relevant social science field with a diploma in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing from a recognized University.3 years’ experience gained in related areas such as events management, press relations, and public relations etc.Planning and organizing skills to effectively manage eventsWritten communication skills to draft press releasesAn ability to differentiate between what can be communicated and how to communicate; requires diplomacy when information is sensitiveAbility to develop professional, on-going relationships with internal and external publics.Interested candidates are requested to send their application letter quoting the reference No. on the envelope and application letter, attach copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV indicating current salary and expected salary, day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to be received not later than 18th July 2014. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
(For the re-advertised positions, those who had applied as per the earlier advert are advised to re-apply)
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex - JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi.