Head, Corporate Communication and Advocacy at National Land Commission

Job Purpose

The jobholder is responsible for the provision of strategic direction in the delivery of corporate communication and advocacy services to the National Land Commission for effective service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and evaluation of the communication and advocacy service strategies.
• Provide leadership in development of timely and quality work plans and reports at all levels.
• Oversee the development and dissemination of Information, Education and Information (IEC) materials
• Coordinates government relations and stakeholder management.
• Liaises with the HR on the recruitment of personnel in the directorate.
• Oversee the provision of civic education and outreach services
• Provide advice to NLC on all areas of advocacy, communication, public and media relations.
• Oversees the Formulation of communication and advocacy programs to enhance the profile, image and perceptions of NLC by stakeholders.
• Oversee the management of partnerships and resources mobilization
• Coordinates research on emerging trends in communication and advocacy.
• Oversees the development of communication and advocacy policies, guidelines and standards.
• Acts as a link between the department and Commission’s Directorates, other Departments and Committees.
• Oversee branding initiatives in the commission and the development as well as the review of the Commission’s service charter
• Oversees the Commission’s social responsibility programmes and strategic partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Oversees planning and execution of corporate events and functions such as exhibitions, trade fairs, meetings, forums and conferences.
• Oversees the production, management and distribution of the commissions’ promotional materials and corporate publications.
• Oversees planning, development and management the Commission’s portal and publications.
• Communicates with the press and manage NLC’s engagement with media for accurate coverage of key events.
• Reports on the performance of the corporate and advocacy services directorate in line with the overall strategy of the institution.
• Mentors, coaches and guides staff members within the directorate.
• Recommends training and development for staff in the Corporate and Advocacy Directorate

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills):

Academic Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication, Journalism, Education, Research, Extension and Outreach, Social Sciences, Research or any other equivalent course from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication, Journalism, Education, Research, Extension and Outreach, Social Sciences or any other equivalent course from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies;

• Candidate must be a certified and registered member of good standing of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK, Kenya), Institute of Directors of Kenya or a similar relevant PR/Corporate Communication & marketing membership organization

Previous relevant work experience required;

• 12 years of service, three (3) of which should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Budgeting skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking skills

Note:

• All candidates must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
• The position is open to internal and external applicants