Job Description
Reference :HR/7/PCO/2021/24
Job Grade: KIP 4
Basic Salary Scale: KES 147,181-207,612 per month
Division : Corporate Communications and Media
Supervisor : Director, Corporate Services
Position Summary
The purpose of this job is to head the division, promote KIPPRA’s corporate brand and image and communicate the Institute’s policy research output and capacity building
programmes; implement the communication policy and strategy; coordinate media, publicity and Institutional events; oversee customer care services and coordinate
website content and updates.
Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
(i) Developing, implementing and maintaining public affairs and communications
strategies;
(ii) Responding to and managing negative publicity of the Institute in consultation
Executive Director;
(iii) Leading the communications team to develop, implement and maintain a strong
KIPPRA image and brand;
(iv) Supervising and assign duties to the staff in the department;
(v) Developing and implementing annual work plans, budgets and reports;
(vi) Overseeing capacity building for staff on communication;
(vii)Developing communication messages to ensuring KIPPRA’s visibility;
(viii) Responding to media queries and public relations;
(ix) Drafting official speeches and documents;
(x) Ensuring the KIPPRA website is regularly updated;
(xi) Designing, developing and producing the KIPPRA Policy Monitor (internal
newsletter);
(xii)Making presentations on KIPPRA during internal and external stakeholder
meetings;
(xiii) Managing all KIPPRA internal and external communications;
(xiv) Overseeing the branding of the Institute;
(xv) Ensuring the KIPPRA social media platforms are regularly updated;
(xvi) Drafting news alerts and send to relevant stakeholders;
(xvii) Liaising with the media in dissemination of KIPPRA’s research output and
visibility;
(xviii) Organizing KIPPRA events;
(xix) Drafting press releases and invite media to cover KIPPRA events;
(xx) Compiling relevant news items daily from various sources and send to
KIPPRA staff; and
(xxi) Updating of the KIPPRA mailing list by providing new contacts to Ensuring
efficient communication with all KIPPRA stakeholders.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
(ii) Master’s degree in Communication, Public Relations or related field or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Minimum of six (6) year’s relevant work experience;
(iv) Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
(v) Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and
results;
(vi) Computer Skills in corporate communication tools e.g., web, social media and print
media; and
(vii)Fulfil the requirements for Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional skills:
1. Strategic management skills;
2. Problem-solving skills;
3. Conflict management skills;
4. Communication skills;
5. Interpersonal skills;
6. Organizational skills;
7. Team building skills;
8. Analytical skills;
9. Computer skills in corporate communication tools;
10. Excellent writing and editing skills;
11. Leadership skills; and
12. Mentoring skills.
Behavioral competencies and attributes:
1. Strategic thinking;
2. Critical thinking;
3. Team player;
4. Ability to work under pressure; and
5. Motivational competencies.