Job Grade “3b”
One (1) Post
Advert Ref: No. KWS/59/2020
Reporting to the Director General, the overall responsibility will be to manage and direct the organization’s corporate communications policy and strategies as well as serve as the spokesperson and media contact for the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and implement communication policies, strategies, campaigns and departmental plans.
Advise management on public relations strategies and corporate reputation
Provide overall leadership over corporate identity and image
Establish and maintain liaison with organizations on public affairs
Establish and maintain linkages with media houses and practitioners
Communicate with the media, Government agencies and other external parties as the face of the organization whenever the Director General is not doing the same.
Coordinate protocol and reception of distinguished visitors.
Coordinate and supervise production of articles and other information materials for various media.
Provide corporate communications support across the Service.
Organize events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press familiarization trips and other public relations activities.
Oversee website, intranet management content generation as well as Service online presence through social media platforms.
Coordinate mapping of emerging issues, identifying priorities and monitoring implementation of agreed mitigation actions.
Manage crisis communication in consultation with senior management.
Anticipate public concerns and address them appropriately.
Coordinate drafting of speeches and ensure quality.
Coordinate timely collating of necessary materials and prompt response to parliamentary queries.
Timely production and distribution of in-house journals, newsletters, corporate and other related publications.
Supervise, appraise and ensuring appropriate training of staff in the Department.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Director General from time to time
Job Requirements
Masters degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Media Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, International Relations, Journalism or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Membership with a relevant professional body.
Minimum ten (10) years working experience three (3) of which must have been in senior management level.
Excellent writing, oral presentation, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research and problem solving skills are essential.
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