Job Description
Position DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATION (JSG 1)
Job Reference Number V/No.10/2023
Number of Posts One (1)
Terms of Service Five (5) year contract;Consolidated Gross Salary Scale : Kshs. 525,221 – 849,014 p.m
Work Station NAIROBI
Date registered 07-Jul-2023
Opening Date of Advert 7-Jul-2023
Closing Date of Advert 20-Jul-2023
Requirements
-i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized university
-institution;
- ii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized university
-institution;
- iii. Membership of Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body;
- iv. A course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- v. Proficiency in computer applications; and
- vi. Meet the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
- Minimum Fifteen (15) years relevant work-experience with at least five (5) years in Middle Level Management.
- i. Strategic Leadership & Good Interpersonal Skills;
- ii. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- iii. Analytical & Negotiation Skills;
- iv. Organizational and planning skills;
- v. Confidentiality and Integrity;
- vi. Attention to details and accuracy; vii. Rational Decision-Making Skills;
- viii. Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and
- ix. Research and Data Management Skills.
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Duties and Responsibilities
-i. Spearheading formulation, implementation and review of Judiciary’s communications policies and strategies;
- ii. Spearheading and advising on communication in the Judiciary;
- iii. Ensuring effective and efficient crisis communication management;
- iv. Promoting public engagement;
- v. Managing corporate information gateways;
- vi. Spearheading branding and production of promotional materials;
- vii. Overseeing the development and implementation of strategies;
- viii. Coordinating preparation of timely media supplements, appearances, documentaries, press releases and features;
- ix. Managing the Judiciary’s digital platforms;
- x. Overseeing branding and publicity of the Judiciary for events;
- xi. Spearheading the development and implementation of initiatives to promote Judiciary’s corporate image;
- xii. Facilitating promotion of public awareness of Judiciary’s programs and processes;
- xiii. Coordinating development and dissemination of Information, Education and Communication materials;
- xiv. Facilitating research on public opinion towards the Judiciary;
- xv. Overseeing Management of Judiciary Call Centers and Customer Care desks;
- xvi. Overseeing the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database
-register;
- xvii. Undertaking, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the directorate annual budgetary allocations; and
- xviii. Overseeing Performance Management, mentoring, guidance and counseling of staff.