Job Description
IPOA/HR/23/2024; COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER II, IPOA GRADE 9 (1
POSITION) )
Job Title Communications Officer II
Grade IPOA 9
Department Corporate Communications
Location / Work Station Headquarters, Nairobi
Reports to Communications Officer I
Job Purpose
Responsible for internal and external communications, branding and
enhancement of the Authority’s visibility.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
1. Support in implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards
and procedures that impact on communications and outreach while ensuring
compliance to applicable laws, regulations and circulars;
2. Monitor and analyze perceptions of various publics to the organization and
provide appropriate advice;
3. Conduct internal and external communications including press releases,
speeches, scripts, publications, social media, web communications and
documentations;
4. Implement outreach programs to enhance the Authority’s visibility and image;
5. Support management of Authority’s brand and consistent application in
conformance with the Authority’s brand value and strength;
6. Support organization of Authority’s corporate affairs events and Public
Relations initiatives;
7. Consolidate data for compiling internal and external reports in
communications and outreach;
8. Update records in communications and outreach;
9. Implement risk mitigation measures in the division;
10.Develop and implement individual work plan.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
Develop annual work plan and budgets;
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
Operational decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Public Relations/ Communications, Mass
Communication, Journalism or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
Previous relevant work experience required.
This is an entry level job
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Videography and Photography
skills
2) Analytical skills
3) Organization and Planning Skills
4) Dispute Resolution Skills
5) Decision Making Skills
6) Interpersonal Skills
7) Communication Skills
1) Transparency and accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Emotional intelligence
6) Resilience
7) Independence