Principal Marketing and Communications Officer at Kenya Institute of Supplies Management

REF MAC/001/2023

Job Summary:
The Principal, Marketing and Communication will be responsible for managing the Institute’s strategic communications with a view to enhancing its visibility, and develop, review and implement a communication strategy to support the Institute’s objectives. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, procedures, frameworks, strategies, plans, legislations, standards and regulations on corporate communications;
• Promoting the corporate image of the Institute;
• Identifying and implementing branding, awareness and social responsibility activities to enhance visibility of the Institute;
• Validating content of events and information for uploading in the Institute’s website;
• Monitoring and managing media coverage and submitting media reports;
• Organizing the Institute’s public functions and corporate events;
• Developing and reviewing Information, Education, Communication (IEC) including merchandise and promotional materials; and
• Editing, reviewing and providing support in design, production and distribution of newsletters, annual reports, speeches, publications, website contents, reports, outreach materials and audio/video production.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Arts, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Communication Studies, International Relations, Public Relations, Journalism and Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body where applicable, and in good standing;
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be in a supervisory position in a comparable organization;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognizedinstitution;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Leadership, integrity and people management skills
• Communication Skills
• Customer service focus
• Critical thinking
• Change and transformation capabilities
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical and decision making
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Innovative and creative thinking