Intern, Corporate Communications at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

Ref: KNBS/ICCPR/Intern14/2020

Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Manager, CorporateCommunications,the Intern will participate in the implementation of programmes and activities of the Communications Division.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Assisting in managing relationships with general public, media, opinion leaders, NGO’s and KNBS stakeholders;
• Participating in implementation of KNBS’ advocacy and communication strategies for advertising and data dissemination programmes
• Assisting the supervisor in managing internal communications to ensure employees are aware of changes and projects within the Bureau;
• Participating in the Management of front office, external data requests and customer service;
• Participating in the preparation of website content and handling the social media;
• Developing reports for given assignments;
• Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement programmes and activities of the Directorate;
• Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and assembling information and necessary materials;
• Acquiring relevant skills in areas of specialization;
• Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and trainings;
• Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
• Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and submitting the records and a report at the end of the programme;
• Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

• Must be a Kenyan citizen;
• Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors Degree from a recognized institution within the last two years in any of the following disciplines:-Communication, Public Relations, International Relations or any other relatedqualificationsfrom a recognized institution;

Additional information for applicants:

• Should not be engaged in another organization;
• Should not have undertaken any other internship orbeenexposed to work;
• Experience in their area of specialization, after graduation;
• Must be computer literate;
• Must be available full time for the twelve months’ duration of the program;
• Should possess interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must be goal oriented and dynamic;
• Should possess strong analytical skills;
• Should possess unquestionable integrity; and be
• Goal oriented, dynamic, self-driven and diligent
• Should attach a copy of Certificate of Good conduct or an indication of having applied for one;
• Take note that the monthly stipend for Young Statisticians is Ksh.30, 000 and Kshs. 25,000 for Interns. Applicable statutory deductions will apply