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

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Deputy Auditor – General (Corporate Services), the Director – Communication will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in Communications management so as to achieve the communication goals for the Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the development and implementation of effective Communications strategies, policies and procedures;
• Establish frameworks for the continuous development and review of the Communications programmes including corporate social responsibility;
• Participate in the development and implementation of corporate strategy;
• Review the execution of communication policies and strategies ensuring they are aligned to the overall goals of the Office;
• Respond to media queries and the public on behalf of the Office;
• Advise the Auditor-General and the senior management on Public Relations and communication issues;
• Produce relevant Information, Education and Communication materials that positively represent the Office;
• Participate in the publication and dissemination of audit reports for the Office;
• Organize interactive media meetings with editors and journalists for public communication on the Office updates;
• Monitor the individual staff performance in line with quality standards and timelines to ensure the achievement of the Directorate objectives;
• Ensure adherence to the code of conduct by the staff to maintain quality standards and integrity in their work;
• Coach and mentor staff members within the Directorate to enhance work performance as set out in the appraisal schemes.
• 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;
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) 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 15 years’ experience five (5) of which should be in a Position of Deputy Director Communications or equivalent position.