Deputy Director, Corporate Communications

Description

Advising the management on communication policies and strategies and suggest reviews to the strategy documents in line with existing communication legislations

Advising the management on relevant communication platforms to streamline the flow of communications within the agency

Advising the management on relevant corporate social responsibility programmes for implementation

Advising on addressing complex communication issues during the implementation of research communication programs and policies

Providing direction in developing customer care policies, complaints policies, public participation policies, procedures, guidelines and manuals

Promoting the corporate brand and image of the agency

Developing and implementing the agency's communications policies and strategy

Overseeing the agency's corporate social responsibility programmes

Managing the agency's public/media affairs

Overseeing customer care services

Overseeing development and dissemination of corporate and promotional materials in liaison with relevant departments/divisions/section/units

Overseeing engagement of the agency with the social media

Overseeing development of the agency's website, content and updates

Coordinating official communication with the media, the public and coverage of agency events and activities

Producing brochures, hand-outs, direct mail, leaflets, promotional videos, photographs films and multimedia programmes in liaison with relevant departments

Coordinate the organizing press conferences exhibitions, open days, tours, competitions and events

Overseeing preparing, editing and publishing press releases, newsletters, features, speeches, articles, media supplements and documentaries

Monitoring and evaluating performance of the unit

Preparing progress reports of the unit

Planning and budgeting for the unit

Building capacity and managing performance of the unit.

Requirements

Cumulative period of fifteen (15) years' relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Corporate Communications or in a comparable position

Bachelor's degree in any of the following: - Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media, Journalism and Media Studies or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution

Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;

Membership in Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or relevant professional body and in good standing

Valid practicing certificate from a relevant professional body where applicable

Proficiency in computer applications

Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, Managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

How to apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Digital Health Agency (DHA) on mratibu.dha.go.ke to apply

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