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Director, Corporate Communications

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate

Experience15 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldMarketing and Communication

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development, implementation and review of policies, standards, strategies, regulations, guidelines, procedures, frameworks, protocols and plans relating to corporate communications.
• Facilitate the Commission’s media events and publicity programmes.
• Facilitate the accreditation of media practitioners for the coverage of electoral activities.
• Oversee the development, dissemination and review of communication materials and content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Spearhead the formulation, implementation and review of mechanisms for promoting the Commission’s media relations.
• Ensure the availability of timely, accurate and accessible information on electoral processes.
• Spearhead the development, implementation and review of the crisis communication framework.
• Oversee the management of official digital platforms to ensure real-time updates.
• Ensure clear, consistent and timely communication within the Commission.
• Oversee the planning and execution of public awareness campaigns and customer experience initiatives relating to electoral processes.
• Oversee the monitoring of media coverage and public opinion to support informed decision-making.
• Spearhead the preparation of media intelligence reports and briefs on matters affecting the Commission.
• Promote the design, implementation and review of strategies for enhancing customer relations within the Commission.
• Oversee the design, implementation and review of guidelines and protocols for the Commission’s internal and external communications.
• Ensure the coverage of Commission activities through photography and videography.
• Review and submit speeches, press releases, media advisories, official statements, talking points and briefing notes to the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer for further action.
• Spearhead the provision of technical advice on matters relating to corporate communications within the Commission.
• Spearhead the design, implementation and review of adaptive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes.
• Prepare progress reports for the Directorate.
• Prepare plans and budgets for the Directorate.
• Ensure the prudent utilisation of the Directorate’s resources.
• Build staff capacity, set performance targets and manage the performance of the Directorate.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Sales and Marketing, Governance, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Mass Communication, Journalism, International Relations and Diplomacy, Media Studies, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism, Governance, Peace and Conflict Resolution, International Relations and Diplomacy, Media Studies, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional body and be in good standing.
• At least fifteen (15) years’ cumulative experience, three (3) of which must have been at senior management level.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Certificate in Computer Applications.
• A leadership and management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required for the effective coordination and execution of the Corporate Communications function.

• Oversee the development, implementation and review of policies, standards, strategies, regulations, guidelines, procedures, frameworks, protocols and plans relating to corporate communications.
• Facilitate the Commission’s media events and publicity programmes.
• Facilitate the accreditation of media practitioners for the coverage of electoral activities.
• Oversee the development, dissemination and review of communication materials and content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Spearhead the formulation, implementation and review of mechanisms for promoting the Commission’s media relations.
• Ensure the availability of timely, accurate and accessible information on electoral processes.
• Spearhead the development, implementation and review of the crisis communication framework.
• Oversee the management of official digital platforms to ensure real-time updates.
• Ensure clear, consistent and timely communication within the Commission.
• Oversee the planning and execution of public awareness campaigns and customer experience initiatives relating to electoral processes.
• Oversee the monitoring of media coverage and public opinion to support informed decision-making.
• Spearhead the preparation of media intelligence reports and briefs on matters affecting the Commission.
• Promote the design, implementation and review of strategies for enhancing customer relations within the Commission.
• Oversee the design, implementation and review of guidelines and protocols for the Commission’s internal and external communications.
• Ensure the coverage of Commission activities through photography and videography.
• Review and submit speeches, press releases, media advisories, official statements, talking points and briefing notes to the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer for further action.
• Spearhead the provision of technical advice on matters relating to corporate communications within the Commission.
• Spearhead the design, implementation and review of adaptive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes.
• Prepare progress reports for the Directorate.
• Prepare plans and budgets for the Directorate.
• Ensure the prudent utilisation of the Directorate’s resources.
• Build staff capacity, set performance targets and manage the performance of the Directorate.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Sales and Marketing, Governance, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Mass Communication, Journalism, International Relations and Diplomacy, Media Studies, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism, Governance, Peace and Conflict Resolution, International Relations and Diplomacy, Media Studies, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional body and be in good standing.
• Certificate in Computer Applications.
• A leadership and management course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.