Principal Corporate Communication Officer at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

Job Reference Number: KNCU/25/2022

Purpose of the Job 

The Principal Corporate Communication is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Corporate Communication strategy

Remuneration Gross

• pay Ksh. 192,896.00 – 243,465.00
• Leave allowance –30% Basic Salary
• Medical Allowance - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
• Group Life & Accident Cover - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
• Terms Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description

The Principal Corporate Communication Officer is responsible for the following functions:

• incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and ultimately build the Commission’s brand, both online and off line;
• writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels;
• marketing through social media– creating, managing and growing the Commission’s presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant online properties;
• planning event– attending industry events and planning meet ups for KNATCOM’s leadership;
• managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry
• journalists; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns;
• supporting customer – collecting reports, and forwarding clients feedbacks to the management;
• managing any online feedback forums;
• implementing strategic communications plans and to provide local market
• insight for the authorities public-facing communications;
• analysing– Using Google Analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives;
• working with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers;
• gathering information on programmes and significant events in a specific KNATCOM Cluster area;
• scheduling media interviews; and
• developing media plans, distribute and follow up media releases, book interviews and respond to media request.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• responding to all queries in respect of KNATCOM from general public, media, special interest groups etc;
• iensuring that collaterals for KNATCOM functions and other forms of communications by the Commission are prepared and issued in line with KNATCOM brand Guidelines and are aligned with overall communications strategy;
• collecting, receiving and communicating information that may inform KNATCOM strategic direction;
• preparing and submitting weekly, monthly and periodic reports within schedule and up to standard;
• distributing press releases and media kits;
• drafting in-house stories and publications such as the KNATCOM’s magazine (Jarida), brochures, flyers, notices and advertisements;
• maintaining and regularly update data base and mailing list of all stakeholders;
• preparing public relations materials to be used in various departmental events
• maintaining media database;
• monitoring the press on pertinent Commission issue

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least

• a minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the public service or private sector;
• a minimum of a Master’s Degree in any of the following ; Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or any other equivalent qualifications from a
• recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any the following; Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
• professional qualification and membership to a professional body;