Assistant Director, Corporate Communication

Job Reference Number: V/No. 3/2023-24

Number of Posts: One (1)

Terms of Employment: Permanent

Basic Salary: KES 94,920- 126,600 Per Month

Allowances: Housing, Commuter

Other Benefits: Leave Travelling Allowance and Medical Insurance Cover, WIBA/GPA

Directorate: Corporate Services

Supervisor: Director, Corporate Services

Expected Start Date: 1/09/2023

Position Summary & Purpose

Responsible for enhancing the corporate brand, image, and visibility, creating and sustaining goodwill and mutual understanding between the Authority and its publics through targeted communication, and implementing communications policies and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

i. Brand Manual Development:

• Develop for approval and implement a brand manual for the Authority.

ii. Communication Strategy Development:

• Develop for approval and implement a communication strategy for the Authority.

iii. Communication Strategies and Public Relations Programs:

• Formulate and implement creative communication strategies and public relations programs.

iv. Corporate Image Promotion:

• Promote a positive corporate image of the Authority to the public through promotions and campaigns.

v. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs:

• Implement corporate social responsibility programs and maintain their impact.

vi. Corporate Communication Strategy Implementation:

• Initiate timely strategic and appropriate programs to implement the Authority’s Corporate Communication strategy.

vii. Branding and Promotion:

• Brand and promote the Authority nationally and internationally.

viii. Synergy Building and Collaboration Enhancement:

• Build synergy and enhance collaboration between the Authority and public and private sector institutions.

ix. Media Liaison:

• Undertake media liaison for Authority’s campaign activities.

x. Awareness Creation:

• Create awareness of the Authority’s mandate through participation in public shows and exhibitions.

Key Competencies and Skills

i. Branding Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of branding principles and tactics.

ii. Communication Skills:

• Sound written and verbal communication skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Sound active listening skills.

iii. Time Management:

• Sound time management skills to ensure multiple tasks are completed within compressed timeframes.

iv. Leadership:

• Expert strategic and proactive leadership and presence.
• Creative and visionary leadership with the ability to drive a high volume of work to completion.

v. Critical Thinking:

• Sound critical thinking skills.

vi. Teamwork:

• Team-oriented working skills.

vii. Program Development:

• Proven ability to design, develop, and implement both communications and strategic programs and supporting tactics.

viii. Technical and Business Understanding:

• Ability to understand technical and business concepts and express these concepts in clear, concise instructions.

ix. Flexibility:

• Ability to be flexible and open to changing priorities and challenges.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i. Eight (8) years’ work experience, four (4) of which must be in a supervisory position. ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, Public Relations, or its equivalent from a recognized institution. iii. Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, or its equivalent from a recognized institution. iv. Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, or its equivalent from a recognized institution (if the degree is not in Journalism or Mass Communication). v. Demonstrated a high degree of responsibility in discharging public relations duties. vi. Management course not lasting less than four (4) from a recognized institution. vii. Proficiency in computer applications. viii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

How to Apply

Interested qualified applicants are requested to submit:

1. A cover letter,
2. Detailed CV,
3. Copies of certificates & testimonials,

with the title and Reference number of the position clearly indicated in the email subject line (e.g., Assistant Director, Human Resource & Administration Ref: V/No.1/2023-24) to hr@ndma.go.ke. Applicants must also fill the Bio-data form available on the Authority’s website. Applicants who do not fill the bio data form will have their applications rejected.

Clearance Requirements:

Successful candidates will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, specifically clearance from the following institutions:

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. National Police Service (Certificate of Good Conduct)
5. Credit Reference Bureau

Applications should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer,

National Drought Management Authority

P. O. Box 53547 00200

Nairobi, Kenya

Applications may also be dropped at the Authority’s offices located on the 17th floor of Lonrho House, along Standard Street, Nairobi during working hours between 8 am and 5 pm. Those applicants submitting physical applications MUST also complete the Bio-Data Form