Communication Assistant - Media at Council of Governors

Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Communication Officer, Communication Assistant – Media will be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining good image of the Council of Governors (CoG) and the media.
• Planning and executing external communication including a proactive media relations strategy.
• Creation and delivery of press releases, media relations content, case studies, white papers, executive bios, corporate newsletter content, social media content, press kit assembly and distribution and speaking proposals.
• Coordinating any COG outreach program.
• Issue press releases; react to media stories and proactive media reporting through the available channels.
• Coordinating with the various local and national media houses for interview & publicity opportunities for the Council.
• Assist in convening public relations and media related meetings.

Required qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or journalism.
• The candidate should have strong social media, writing, research and organization skills,
• The ideal candidate should have practiced as a journalist with at least two years’ experience in Communication/ Public Relations.
• Advance computer applications
• Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

Desirable Competencies:

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter, with an eye for a good story;
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of CoG