Assistant Director, Corporate Communication at National Drought Management Authority

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