Job Description
Job Scale: KMTC 6
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
(i) Have served in the corporate communications field or in a comparable and relevant position for at least five (5) years with two years in supervisory;
(ii) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Mass Communication, Corporate Communication, Development Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International/Public Relations or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
(iii) Have Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Mass Communication, Corporate Communication, Development Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International/Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
(iv) Be a member of good standing in a recognized professional body such as CIPR, PRSK, MCK or any other relevant professional body.
(v) Have attended a management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution;
(vi) Demonstrate outstanding communication, writing, storytelling, and interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail.
(vii) Demonstrate innovative ability in developing and implementing innovative ideas, and translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
(viii) Demonstrate ability in analyzing, coordinating, packaging and disseminating large scale/technical information through multimedia platforms.
(ix) Have expertise in strategic communication, media and public/customer relations.
(x) Have experience in developing compelling content, production and editing, under tight deadlines, accurate and dynamic communications materials;
(xi) Demonstrate proficiency in creative design editing and Computer Applications;
(xii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
(xiii) Demonstrate in-depth understanding of corporate communications work, both at strategic and operational level, with proven experience in designing and/or implementing local and international strategic communication strategies.
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include: initiating; formulating, developing, implementing, analyzing, and reviewing public relations, media and corporate communication policies, strategies, procedures and practices; projecting and protecting the College brand, image and profile locally and internationally; undertaking strategic communication/public relations research to develop and execute sound corporate strategies for KMTC; initiating, designing, creating content, reviewing, producing/updating, and disseminating multimedia as well as public Information, Education and Communication (IEC)/ materials; providing strategic leadership on communications aspects of risk that allows the College to respond effectively to any foreseen crisis; creating awareness on the mandate of KMTC; establish and maintain measurement metrics and benchmarks for media engagement/management, event planning and management, internal/external communications and relations to improve visibility of the College; stakeholder mapping and engagement; preparation of annual plans and budgets.