Principal Corporate Communications Officer at Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing communication policies, system and procedures;
• Provide interface between the institute and other stakeholders;
• Initiating and developing appropriate communication strategies;
• Coordinate preparation of publication materials;
• Maintain media database;
• Prepare annual plans and budgets;
• Maintain mailing list of all stakeholders;
• Ensuring customer satisfaction;
• Manage linkages with other stakeholders; and
• Organize protocol and media events.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Served as a Senior Corporate Communications Officer, KICD Grade 6 or in a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Journalism; Mass Communication; Public Relations or Marketing; Communication and Media or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or its equivalent;
• Computer literacy;
• Demonstrated professional and managerial competence in information work as reflected in work performance and results.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.