Chief Corporate Communications Officer Job in Nairobi - Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) is a State

Corporation established under the KNATCOM Act of 2013 which aims to

advance UNESCO’s agenda in Kenya by contributing to peace and

sustainable development through promotion of international standards and

best practices in the five fields of UNESCO’s competence namely:

Education; Natural Sciences; Social & Human Sciences; Culture;

Communication & Information. 

To enable it fulfill its

mandate, the Commission wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and

self-driven persons to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: Chief Corporate Communications Officer
 

Grade: S 5
 

Reports To: Secretary General / CEO through the DSG, Corporate Affairs
 

Directs reports: Corporate Communications Officer
 

Scope: Corporate Communications Department
 

Classification: Middle Management Level
 

 

Location: Nairobi, Headquarters
 

Purpose of the Job: To ensure policy implementation and assist in the management of the day to day affairs of the Corporate Communications Department.
 

Remuneration 

• Gross Salary Ksh. 84,590 – 97,290 Pm


• Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000


• Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules


• Group Life & Accident Cover

Terms P n P

Pension Contribution rate (basic salary)

• Employee – 7.5%


• Employer – 12.5%

Function of the Corporate Communications Office: This department exists to perform the following functions: development and implementation of information and communication policies, strategies and plans; public relations; corporate branding; coverage of corporate activities; information gathering; verifying the accuracy of information and news; employee communications; corporate reputation; public opinion research; corporate publications and reporting; media relations and crisis communication.

Duties and Responsibilities: The officer will be responsible to the Secretary General/CEO through the DSG, Corporate Affairs for the coordination and implementation of the Corporate Communication Services in a results oriented and timely manner to achieve the Corporations’ goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.

This will entail inter alia:

Duties

• Ensure the overall achievement of the functions and objectives of the Corporate Communications Department;


• Coordinate the day to day business of the Corporate Communications Department.


• Prepare the annual budget, plans, performance contracts and establish proper internal controls


• Formulate, execute and communicate the Commission’s corporate communication policies, strategies, and plans and ensure their evaluation thereof;


• Provide leadership to staff and ensure that the Departments management structures, processes and systems are effective


• Ensure that all policy and technical papers are availed to the relevant and authorized offices in good time and provide follow up activities as may be required.


• Provide regular communication to the Secretary General/CEO on key technical, financial, administrative and partnerships matters


• Coordinate stakeholders matters to effectively enhance the Commission’s overall corporate image


• Advise and coordinate the implementation of the best media practices which promote good corporate relations;


• Ensure positive and best coverage for corporate programmes, projects and activities including writing articles and features;


• Monitor and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations and quality service delivery in the Department.


• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields namely; Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution


• A post graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Journalism, International Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution

Experience 

• Possess a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the relevant field or profession two (2) of which should be at a comparable management level


• Demonstrated competence and results as reflected in work performance from within a corporate communication unit of a reputable organization


• Have good industry knowledge and experience of corporate communication processes and procedures


• Demonstrate knowledge of corporate communication legislations and policies affecting the information and communications function 


• Possess good knowledge of governance structures and corporate communication operation framework of an organization

General Knowledge and Skills

• Organizational skills, software knowledge, department policy and procedure knowledge, analytical skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, ethics, PC skills and excellent editorial skills

Personal qualities

• Team player, resourceful, flexible, have integrity and commitment to production results, self-motivated, dependable, organized, professional and must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity.

Mental, Physical and Work Environment Characteristics

• Normal office set up, high frequency of meetings, frequent field visits, moderate international travels, occasional mental strain and occasionally prolonged working hours.

How to Apply
 

1. CLICK HERE to Download the KNATCOM 1A application form 

2. Complete the form and attach the relevant certificates
 

3. Drop or mail the documents to
 

The Secretary General/CEO
Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
P.O. Box 72107-00200
National Bank Building, 14th Floor
Harambee Avenue
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

The deadline of application is 4th of September 2015 at 5.00pm