Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that best communicate the Authority’s mission and Mandate to all stakeholders and general public.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Editing, reviewing and providing support in design, production and distribution of newsletters, annual reports, speeches, publications, website contents, reports and outreach materials;
Ensuring compliance with corporate citizenship policies;
Developing and disseminating media materials of the Authority;
Developing and planning crisis management responses in line with Authority corporate guidelines;
Creating and delivering media management strategies for corporate issues;
Preparing press material for press releases and publications;
Maintaining press and other Authority’s contacts database;
Developing and publishing in-house newsletters;
Drafting of publications on topical issues;
Writing speeches and public reports;
Liaising with the public and the media on corporate issues; and
Undertaking service delivery surveys.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
Master’s Degree in any of the following: - Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Full membership from Public Relations Society of Kenya;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
Proficiency in computer applications including knowledge in desktop publishing;
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

Expert knowledge in Communication, media and public relations
Leadership and management skills
Knowledge on media landscape and newsrooms operations.
Communication skills
Negotiation and persuasion skills
Public speaking skills.
Knowledge of Government operations.
Editing skills
Budgeting and planning skills
Organizational skills
Protocol and events management skills
Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks Supervisory
Interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Mentorship skills
Team player
Active Listener
Emotional and Social Intelligence
Stress Management
Proactive/self-motivated
Flexibility
Credibility
Adaptability skills