Job Description
ASSISTANT MANAGER CORPORATE COMMUNICATION, JOB GRADE KDC 4 (1
Post)
a) Job purpose
The Assistant Manager Corporate Communication will be responsible for coordinating Corporate
Communications related activities including, Public relations, digital communications, internal
communications, sponsorships, events, brand and reputation management.
b) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities
i. Incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and
ultimately build the KDC brand, both online and off line.
ii. Content creation, writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications
materials, and material for social media channels.
iii. Social media marketing– creating, managing and growing the authority’s
presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant
online properties.
iv. Events and event planning– attending industry events and planning meetups for
KDC leadership.
v. Managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry
journalists; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns.
vi. Overseeing the customer support – collecting reports, and forwarding clients
feedbacks to the management.
vii. Managing any online feedback forums.
viii. Implement strategic communications plans and to provide local market
insight for the authorities public-facing communications.
ix. Analytics– Using Google Analytics and other measurement tools to provide
reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics
through testing and new initiatives.
x. Work with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers
xi. Gathering information on programmes and significant events in a specific KDC
Cluster area.
xii. Scheduling media interviews;
xiii. Assist in developing media plans, distribute and follow up media
releases, book interviews and respond to media request.
c) Person Specification
For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least;
i. A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should
have been at supervisory level.
ii. Master’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing,
International Relations or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution.
iii. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing,
International Relations or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution.
iv. Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable.
v. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
vi. Proficiency in computer applications.
vii. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.