Job Description
PRINCIPAL CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, ODPC4, ONE (1) POST
- V/NO.18/2022
An officer at this level will be deployed at the Corporate Communication Division and
will be expected to develop and implement plans and strategies in relation to Media
and Public Relations, Customer Communications, Crisis Communications and Internal
Communications.
The Officer will also coordinate public engagement activities for the Office of Data
Protection Commissioner and will be responsible to the Deputy Data Commissioner,
Corporate Services.
A. Terms and Conditions of Service
i. Basic Salary Kshs. 128,684 – 197,676 PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 45,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 14,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PA
v. Annual Leave 30 Working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of Service Permanent and pensionable
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Three (3) years’ experience, three in a relevant field;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in either Media Studies, Journalism, Mass Communications,
Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Advertising or any other equivalent
qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
OR
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and a post graduate diploma in either
Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations or
its equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
iii. Master’s degree in either Media Studies, Journalism, Mass Communications,
Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration or any other equivalent
qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution;
iv. Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant and
recognized professional body of good standing;
v. Proficiency in computer applications;
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Development, review and implementation of Corporate Communications policies,
strategies and procedures;
ii. Gathering information on programs, significant events in a specific area and the
impact on customers;
iii. Management of ODPC media platforms;
iv. Coordinating media/ public relation services;
v. Promoting public awareness of ODPC programmes through development,
vi. publication and dissemination of Information, Education and Communication;
vii. Coordinate executive events with a view of securing ODPC profiling moments;
viii. Liaising with stakeholders to promote public engagements;
ix. Initiating the preparation of timely media supplements, appearances ,
documentaries, press releases and features;
x. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Data Commissioner;
Corporates.
D. Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills will be required
i. Supervisory Skills;
ii. Technical skills;
iii. Communication skills;
iv. Problem solving skills;
v. Report writing skills;
vi. Creativity and Innovativeness.
vii. Interpersonal skills.