Principal Public Relations And Communications Officer at Kenya Vision 2030

REF: VDS 3

Job Description

An Officer at this level will report to Director Corporate Communications & Strategy.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Implementing public relations programmes and projects to support Vision 2030.
• Analyzing and maintaining data relevant to the formulation, implementation, management, analysis and review of communication policies, procedures and practices that would promote public relations and communication of Vision 2030 programmes and projects locally and internationally.
• Developing communication programmes and projects in all Directorates to support the Vision 2030 and ensure information consistency in all VDS internal and external communication.
• Undertaking public relations research to develop and execute sound corporate public relations and communication strategies for Vision 2030.
• Identifying and coordinating the planning, design, development, and
• Periodic preparation of detailed media monitoring and other relevant reports for management decision making including program deliverables for reporting, including establishing reporting schedules and drafting reporting templates.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Mass Communication, Corporate Communication, Development Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Mass Communication, Corporate Communication, Development Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Must have served as Chief Public Relations and Communications Officer or equivalent position for a period lasting not less than three (3) years OR have at least twelve (12) years relevant professional experience, five [5] of which should be at senior management level in public and/or private sector.
• Be a member of a recognized professional body such as Chartered Institute of Public relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body. 
• Certificate in a Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated capability in the management, strategy, public relations and communication function.
• Professional qualification in public relations, communications, customer experience or marketing or relevant field (Added advantage).
• Have excellent interaction and presentation skills, a good understanding of key issues and challenges facing social sector in Kenya.
• Should be able to initiate and adopt results-based management.
• Proficiency and experience in computerized systems.
• Meet the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Demonstrate results in work performance.