Deputy Director, Communication at The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG)

Purpose of the job:

Reporting to the Director – Communication, the Deputy Director – Communication will be responsible for the implementation and management of communication channels and opportunities with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that key messages about the Office of Auditor-General (OAG) reach the intended stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the execution of the external and internal communication policies and adherence to set standards across the Office;
• Implement the external and internal communication programmes to support key stakeholders and media relations efforts so as to give the Office the required positioning and visibility;
• Implement all internal and external digital communication for the Office to ensure quality output on outgoing messages;
• Review media commentary and analysis of the print, electronic and social media of the Office;
• Produce press releases, briefs, case studies, articles and speeches on behalf of the Office;
• Prepare Information, Education and Communication materials that positively represent the Office;
• Draft formal speeches for top management to present at formal events involving the Office;
• Coordinate OAG formal events and protocol to internal stakeholders across the institution;
• Monitor the individual staff performance in line with quality standards and timelines to ensure the achievement of the Unit objectives;
• Coach and mentor staff members within the Unit to enhance work performance as set out in the appraisal schemes;
• Gather information on programmes and significant events that impact on customers, and forward the same to the head of Communications for dissemination;
• Edit stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaise with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Auditor – General.

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Media or any other relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
• A post graduate qualification in PR, Communications, Journalism, Mass media or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Media Studies, Business Management or any other related relevant discipline from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Senior Management Course (SMC) or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Registered member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya of good standing;
• Minimum 12 years’ experience, five (5) of which should be in a Position of Manager – Communications or equivalent position.