Deputy Director, Corporate Communications at Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA)

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have: –

• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and a minimum of four (4) years in a supervisory role in comparable and relevant position;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International relations or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International relations or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body, where applicable;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improve the Corporate Communication policy of the Authority taking into account the internal and external changes in the maritime industry;
• Advising and recommending to the Authority possible outcomes and response scenarios based on strategic initiatives made in the year;
• Coordinating all corporate communications related activities including publishing of brochures, handbooks, calendars, annual reports, departmental reports;
• Developing and delivery of creative communication strategies and plans;
• Updating the Authority website and digital platforms and facilitate interdepartmental communications and managing external communications;
• Building and maintenance of consistent branding, corporate identity across relevant public relations channels while keeping the Authority up to date on industry trends;
• Developing suitable communication strategies to mitigate prevailing crisis;
• Developing content to provide clear and adequate information and material that will support marketing and communications activities;
• Reviewing and approving key presentations and collaterals needed for communications and outreach activities;
• Convening and chairing public relations and media related meetings;
• Managing Digital and Media Relations including information sharing and invitations for the Authority’s events;
• Developing and incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and ultimately build the Authority’s brand, both online and off line;
• Coordination of content creation editing and approving blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels;
• Leveraging on social media by creating, managing and growing the authority’s presence through blogs, twitter, facebook and other strategically relevant online properties;
• Managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry journalists;
• creating, executing and measuring media campaigns;
• Managing any online feedback forums;
• Implementing strategic communications plans and to provide local market insight for the authorities public-facing communications;
• Developing networks with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers;
• Developing media plans, distribute and follow up media releases, book interviews and respond to media request;
• Overseeing the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs; and
• Overseeing the Compliments and Complaints Handling Mechanism of the Authority.