Deputy Director, Public Education Awareness and Cooperate Communication at National Heroes Council

Job Description

Reports to : C.E.O/Director

Tenure : 5 Years Renewable subject to performance and retirement age

• Initiating and recommending policies relating to national heroes,
• Leading implementation of the Council’s Communication strategy and all corporate communication
• activities designed to create, maintain and enhance a positive corporate image of the Council
• Recommending the approval of research proposals,
• Leading the Council’s complaints handling and resultant statutory reporting in compliance with article 59(4) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011; and providing overall direction in the management of the Department;
• Spearheading the Council’s Stakeholder management
• Recommending the Approvals, Coordinating and facilitating research in the department,
• Recommending the Approvals of all applications for exhibitions, cultural festivals, concerts and events,
• Evaluating recommendations for registration,
• Facilitating the overall coordination, planning of civic education and awareness in order to stimulate public discussion,
• Acting as the interface between the Council and the Media;
• Recommending Approvals, Reviewing and overseeing publications, audio visuals and books depicting respective roles of heroes,
• Recommending Approvals inventory of the country’s history or the social life in the resource centers,
• Reviewing overall proposed designs and creation of commemorative items,
• Coordinating the branding of heroes which positions the country optimally in terms of heroism, pride, tourism and international relations,
• Establishing an integrated approach within the National government, County and Private sector towards local and international brand identity; and,
• Building national support for heroes within Kenya with the cooperation of Government, non-Governmental organizations and private sector

Requirements

• A minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in relevant work in the Public Service or in the Private Sector with at least five (5) years’ experience in a management role;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Fine Arts, Sociology, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, History, Anthropology, Education in Arts, Conservation, Communication Studies or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Fine Arts, Sociology, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, History, Anthropology, Education in Arts, Conservation, Communication Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Leadership course of not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.