Corporate Communications Senior Manager at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

KNBS: Level 3

Ref: KNBS/SMCC/4/2018

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Basic Salary – Kshs. 169,380 – Kshs. 236,460

House allowance – Kshs. 50,000

Commuter allowance – Kshs. 20,000

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing the interpretation and implementation of corporate communication policies, strategies and programmes;
• Developing standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions;
• Overseeing research conducted on public opinion and providing appropriate strategies to address issues raised;
• Overseeing the initiation and maintenance of good relations with media practitioners and the publics;
• Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concerns;
• Overseeing the promotion of corporate brand and image of the Bureau;
• Overseeing preparation of media supplements, documentaries, press release and media features;
• Spearheading editing and dissemination of information to the public and media;
• Managing and developing staff;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.

Requirements

• Must have at least three (3 ) years working experience in the grade of manager, corporate communications or equivalent position;
• Must have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Corporate Communications; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must have a Masters in any of the following disciplines:- Corporate Communications; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or any other related recognized body;
• Must be adept with appropriate computer skills;
• Must have outstanding communication and motivation skills;
• Must have working knowledge and experience in financial management with respect to planning and budgeting;
• Must have analytical, financial and human resource management skills;
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment;
• Must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and submit the following documents:-
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA
  • Certificate from CRB
  • A current Certificate of Good conduct from CID
  • Clearance Certificate from HELB
  • Clearance from EACC