Chief Corporate Communications Officer at UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Job Profile 

Grade – KNC 6
Reports To – Secretary General/CEO through the DSG, Corporate Affairs
Classification -Middle Management Level
Purpose of the Job- To ensure implementation of the Corporate Communication policies
Remuneration Gross Pay Ksh. 121,000 – 153,000 Pm
Leave Allowance – Ksh. 6,000
Medical Allowance – As per scheme rules
Group Life & Accident Cover– As per scheme rules
Terms – Permanent and Pensionable
Pension Contribution rate (basic salary)
Employee 7.5%
Employer 12.5%

Responsibilities for the Corporate Communications Officer Job

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

• Coordinate the day to day business of the Corporate Communications Division and ensure the achievement of its functions and objectives;
• Prepare the annual budget, plans and performance contracts of the Division
• Participate in the formulation, execution and communication of the Commission’s corporate communication policies, strategies, and plans;
• Establish and ensure the Divisions, processes and systems are effective;
• Ensure the preparation of communication materials and provide follow up activities as may be required.
• Provide regular communication to the Secretary General/CEO on corporate communication matters
• Coordinate publicity activities for public stakeholders forums to effectively enhance the
• Commission’s overall visibility and brand image
• Advise on the implementation of the best media and communication practices;
• Ensure positive and best coverage for corporate events, projects and activities including writing articles and features;
• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the Secretary General/CEO.

Qualifications for the Corporate Communications Officer Job

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields namely; Mass
• Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Journalism, or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution; and
• A post graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences or Journalism from a recognized and accredited institution
• Experience Possess a minimum of seven (7) years continuous experience in the communication profession of a reputable organization;
• Have at least two (2) years’ experience in an equivalent or comparable middle management position dealing with leadership and management responsibilities of a corporate communication unit;
• Demonstrated good industry knowledge and experience of corporate communication processes and procedures
• Demonstrated good knowledge of existing legislations including ongoing reforms in the communication sector;
• Demonstrated working experience with budgeting and financial management
• Possess good knowledge of corporate communication operation frameworks of an organization

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.