The Assistant Director, Corporate Communications will report to the Senior Deputy Director Corporate Services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –
(i) Advising the Institute on appropriate corporate communications policies and strategies;
(ii) Initiating and developing corporate social responsibility programmes;
(iii) Monitor and update the corporation’s policy debate within government;
(iv) Maintaining positive corporate image;
(v) Coordinating organization of protocol functions and other events;
(vi) Overseeing communication with the public to ensure customer satisfaction;
(vii) Preparing communication strategies and plans aligned to Institutes goals and objectives;
(viii) Preparing communication work plan and budget;
(ix) Analyzing any communication relating to the Institute and advising appropriately; and
(x) Establishing and implementing internal communications system.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have: –
(i) Served as a Principal Corporate Communications Officer, KICD Job Grade 5 or in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism; Mass Communications; Public Relations or Marketing; Communication and Media or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
(iii) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Journalism; Mass Communications; Public Relations or Marketing; Communication studies; Communications and Media; Journalism
and Media Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) Membership to the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or its equivalent;
(v) Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
(vi) Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
(vii) At least three (3) years’ work experience at a supervisory level;
(viii) Computer literacy;
(ix) Fulfill the requirement of chapter six of the constitution.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 18th May, 2021.
All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.
The Director / Chief Executive, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, P.O. Box 30231-00100 Nairobi
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
We encourage people with disability and the marginalized to apply.
Details of these positions can be obtained from KICD Website: www.kicd.ac.ke
