Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT - PRINCIPAL MARKETING &
COMMUNICATION OFFICER
The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a corporate body established
through an Act of Parliament, the “Supplies Practitioners Management Act
(SPMA), 2007”. KISM is mandated to make provision for the training,
registration and licensing of supplies practitioners; to regulate their practice
and for connected purposes. The Institute serves as the National body for
Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals in the private and public sectors
in Kenya.
The KISM Council is seeking to recruit a hands-on, dynamic, and knowledgeable
and performance-oriented person to fill the position of PRINCIPAL MARKETING
& COMMUNICATION OFFICER JOB GRADE KISM 4 REF MAC/001/2023
Description of this vacancy and requirements is outlined here below:
Directorate: Marketing and Communication
Reporting to: Director Corporate Services
Job Summary:
The Principal, Marketing and Communication will be responsible for managing
the Institute’s strategic communications with a view to enhancing its visibility,
and develop, review and implement a communication strategy to support the
Institute’s objectives.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, procedures, frameworks,
strategies, plans, legislations, standards and regulations on corporate
communications;
ii. Promoting the corporate image of the Institute;
iii. Identifying and implementing branding, awareness and social responsibility
activities to enhance visibility of the Institute;
iv. Validating content of events and information for uploading in the Institute’s
website;
v. Monitoring and managing media coverage and submitting media reports;
vi. Organizing the Institute’s public functions and corporate events;
vii. Developing and reviewing Information, Education, Communication (IEC)
including merchandise and promotional materials; and
viii. Editing, reviewing and providing support in design, production and
distribution of newsletters, annual reports, speeches, publications, website
contents, reports, outreach materials and audio/video production.a. Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Journalism, Mass
Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Arts, or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Communication
Studies, International Relations, Public Relations, Journalism and Mass
Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body
where applicable, and in good standing;
iv. Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which
should be in a supervisory position in a comparable organization;
v. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
vi. Proficiency in computer application;
vii. Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
viii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
1. Leadership, integrity and people management skills
2. Communication Skills
3. Customer service focus
4. Critical thinking
5. Change and transformation capabilities
6. Problem solving skills
7. Analytical and decision making
8. Adaptability and flexibility
9. Innovative and creative thinking