Senior Communications Officer at Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service

ReferenceNo KUCCPS 055/21

Job Grade V

Report To Manager, Corporate Communication

Job Purpose

The job holder Participate in the production of appropriate communication and dissemination strategies;

Job Responsibilities

• Participating in the production of appropriate communication and dissemination strategies;
• Establishing and maintaining regular contact with media practitioners with a view to enhancing goodwill and positive coverage for the placement service;
• Planning and executing the placement service’s participation in key corporate events;
• Recording and developing photographic images of the placement service’s activities; 
• Developing web content and updating the website;
• Preparing and producing reports and other publications;
• Undertaking media assignments including reserving advertising space with appropriate media outlets and organizing for press conferences;
• Developing corporate brand identity manual and ensuring conformity to it; and
• Identifying and recommending branding and publicity opportunities for the placement service.

Minimum Job Qualification

• Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in the Public Service or in the Private Sector.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be proficient in computer applications including knowledge in desktop publishing.
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable
• Have a certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.