Assistant Director, Corporate Communication Job,Current Communication Jobs In Kenya,

Job Reference Number V/No. 3/2023-24

Key Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will include: –


  • Developing for approval and implementing a brand manual for the Authority;

  • Developing for approval and implementation a communication strategy for the Authority;

  • Formulating and implementing creative communication strategies and public relations programs;

  • Promoting a positive corporate image of Authority to the public through promotions and campaigns;

  • Implement corporate social responsibility programs and maintaining their impact;

  • Initiating timely strategic and appropriate programme to implement Authority’s Corporate Communication strategy;

  • Branding and promoting the Authority nationally and internationally;

  • Building synergy and enhancing collaboration between the Authority and the public and private sector institutions;

  • Undertaking media liaison for Authority’s campaign activities; and

  • Creating awareness on Authority mandate through participation in public shows and exhibitions.

Key Competencies and Skills


  • Extensive knowledge of branding principles and tactics; 

  • Sound written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills; 

  • Sound time management skills to ensure multiple tasks simultaneously are completed within compressed timeframes; 

  • Expert strategic and proactive leadership and presence; 

  • Sound active listening skills;

  • Sound Critical thinking skills; 

  • Team-oriented working skills; 

  • Creative and visionary leadership with the ability to drive a high volume of work to completion;

  • Proven ability to design, develop and implement both communications and strategic programs and supporting tactics; 

  • Ability to understand technical and business concepts and express these concepts in clear, concise instructions;

  • Ability to be flexible and open to changing priorities and challenges.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


  • Eight (8) years’ work experience, four (4) of which must be in a supervisory position;

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or mass communication, public relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

  • Master’s degree in mass communication, marketing or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

  • Post Graduate diploma in Journalism, mass communication or its equivalent from a recognized institution; if the degree is not in Journalism or mass Communication;

  • Demonstrated a high degree of responsibility in discharging public relationsduties; 

  • Management course not lasting less than four (4) from a recognized institution; 

  • Proficiency in computer applications; 

  • Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution

How to Apply

Interested qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of certificates & testimonial with the title and Reference number of the position clearly indicated in the email subject line (e.g. Assistant Director, Human Resource & Administration Ref: V/No.1/2023-24) to hr@ndma.go.ke and also fill the 
Bio-data form whose link is available in the Authority’s website. Applicants who will not fill the bio data form will have their applications rejected
Successful candidates will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya specifically clearance from the following institutions;

Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
National Police Service (Certificate of good Conduct)
Credit Reference Bureau

Applications should be addressed to;
Chief Executive Officer,
National Drought Management Authority
P. O. Box 53547 00200
NAIROBI, KENYA

Applicants MUST fill out the Bio-Data form whose link is provided above. This is in addition to submitting the application as per instructions in the compressed advert.

Applicants who will not fill out the Bio-Data form will have their applications rejected.

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