Job Description
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT - DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MARKETING &
COMMUNICATION
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 DEPUTY DIRECTOR,
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION, JOB GRADE KISM 3. REF MAC/002/2023
Description of this vacancy and requirements is outlined here below:
Directorate: Marketing and Communication
Reporting to: Director Corporate Services
Job Summary:
The Deputy Director, 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
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
i. Spearheading development, implementation and review of policies,
procedures, frameworks, strategies, plans, legislations, standards and
regulations on corporate communications;
ii. Managing the corporate image of the Institute;
iii. Overseeing implementation of branding, awareness and social
responsibility activities to enhance visibility of the Institute;
iv. Approving content of events and information for uploading in the Institute’s
website;
v. Managing and monitoring media coverage and submitting media reports;
vi. Coordinating public functions and corporate events of the Institute;
vii. Approving Information, Education, Communication (IEC) including
merchandise and promotional materials for publication; and
viii. submitting reports, speeches, publications, website, contents, newsletters,
outreach materials and audio/video production.
PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which should
be at management level in a comparable organization;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Journalism, Mass
Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Arts, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. 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;
iv. Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body
where applicable and in good standing;
v. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications;
vii. Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence as
reflected in work performance and results.
viii. In addition to the professional qualifications, successful candidate will be
required to meet the expectations of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity