Chief Public Relations Officer at National Council for Population and Development

Advert No. 08/2018

The job holder will report to the Director General.

Job purpose

The jobholder is responsible for

• Provision of leadership in strategic communication for the creation of suitable environment for the attainment of NCPD mandate
• Provision of leadership in the development and implementation of NCPD Corporate Communication Policy and Strategies.
• Maintenance of continued vigilance over issues that may affect the image of the Council
• Advise the Council on strategies to create and maintain appropriate relations and protocols

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the coordination and management of all the Public Relations functions of Council
• Development of the Council Public Relations Work plan and budget;
• Advise Council on appropriate strategies and standards for communicating with stakeholders
• Advise Council on matters of creating and maintaining positive visibility
• Maintain liaison with mass media on behalf of Council
• Work with media outlets to publish timely Council information, such as press releases, brochures, and other materials.
• Direct implementation of social media strategies.
• Oversee electronic and social media communication.
• Oversee publishing of videos and photography on NCPD website and other avenues.
• Organize for documenting NCPD events such conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Direct information campaigns and marketing NCPD brand with external stakeholders and the media across all communications channels and vehicles.
• Collaborate with technical divisions to develop advertising, marketing and promotion plans

Chief Public Relations Officer Job Qualifications

For appointment to this post a candidate must at least;

• Be a holder of Master’s degree in Public Relations, Communication or Management;
• Be a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences;
• Be a Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body.
• Have Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at managerial level;
• Be Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidates who have attended a Senior Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent will have an added advantage.