Officer, Communication and Informaton Programme KNC 7 – 1 POST at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

Functions
The officer, communication and information officers are responsible for the following functions: 

• promote involvement in UNESCO’s activities the relevant line ministries, departments, agencies, 
• organizations and individuals dealing in Communication and Information; 
• ensure implementation of KNATCOM Communication and Information activities and budgeted 
• programmes; 
• promote linkages between UNESCO and State agencies and organs concerned with Communication 
• and Information; 
• co-ordinate participation in international meetings on Communication and Information; 
• promote dissemination of information on UNESCO prizes and awards to potential candidates and 
• ensure their participation; 
• promote dissemination of information on UNESCO fellowships and study grants to potential 
• applicants and facilitate their participation;
• co-ordinate ratification of UNESCO Communication and Information related conventions and 
• protocols; 
• initiate research and collaboration with other partners and across the programmes; 
• co-ordinate capacity building in Communication and Information; 
• Formulate KNATCOM Communication and Information programmes and activities;
• provide expert advisory service in communication and information; and 
• any other duties as may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing support in the development of Communication and Information Programme policies to 
• provide information required by a senior officer; 
• Providing regular briefs and prompt communication to a senior officer on the section issues; 
• Providing information for the budgets so that it is incorporated in the programme budget; Preparing 
• work plans to guide the implementation of activities within a given financial year in the unit; 
• Preparing culture reports and publications; 
• Providing accurate and appropriate reporting of UNESCO related activities in Kenya to UNESCO for proper dissemination of information; 
• Providing data and information for capacity building programmes to enhance Communication and Information; 
• Implementing the section annual operational plans to enhance quality management of the division; 
• Recommending to a senior officer effective processes, systems and internal controls for the section; 
• and Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts, Social Sciences or Communication & Information 
• Technology from a recognized institution; 
• proficiency in computer applications; and
• fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication and reporting skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills 
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills 
• Problem solving skills