The National Transport and Safety
Authority (NTSA) is a State Corporation established under the National
Transport and Safety Authority Act 2012.
Its overall mandate is to implement
policies relating to road transport and safety.
Corporate Communications Officer (Social
Media)
Ref: NTSA/05/2015/02
Reporting to the Deputy Director,
Corporate Communications, the Corporate Communications Officer (Social Media)
main responsibilities will be to:
- Support creation of a social media strategy
that collaborates with NTSA core mandate, corporate communications and
advertising campaigns and trends in the transport sector.
- Create timely and engaging social media
content for use and to the intended audience.
- Monitor sites for NTSA brand enhancement
opportunities and initiate conversations on behalf of the Authority.
- Analyse and report on the Authority’s social
media actions for successes and new opportunities.
- Create engaging and professional social media
visuals that reflect the company and its brand
- Customize NTSA social media pages (e.g. Facebook,
Twitter, Google+, etc).
- Stay current with social media trends and
tools – including social media networking and participating in relevant
industry blogs.
- Initiate Authority’s social media etiquette
skills to ensure delivery of the right online messages, answering queries,
stimulate discussions on NTSA mandate and encourage debate.
- Create Authority’s real time content and ideas
on social media.
- Liaise with corporate communications and other
departmental teams to create a solid social media platform for NTSA.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must possess the
following:-
- At least two (2) years of social media
experience preferably with account management experience.
- Degree or Advanced Diploma in Marketing,
Public Relations, communications, Journalism or any other business related
course.
- Diploma in Information Communication
Technology (ICT) will be an added advantage
- Proven experience including but not limited to
Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Google Communities, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube
and more.
- Proven knowledge of social media and analytics
software (Hootsuite, Raven Tools, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights,
etc.).
- Working knowledge of social media paid
advertising campaigns including Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.
- Strong understanding of user-generated content
management, content communication and reputation management.
- Strong written and verbal communication
skills.
- Strategic content creation and excellent
writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team
environment.
- Exceptional time management skills.
Senior Corporate Communications Officer
Ref: NTSA/05/2015/01
Reporting to the Deputy Director,
Corporate Communications the Senior Corporate Communications officer main
responsibilities will be to:
- Maintain data and documentation arising from
media monitoring and follow up on NTSA media coverage and mentions
- Support in developing and implementing
effective internal and external media relations strategies
- Support in the implementation of the
Authority’s communication approach with the media and other electronic and
digital communication platforms;
- Participate in the facilitation of media
visits to NTSA functions and other operational facilities/areas
- Maintain and update the Authority’s media
library
- Support in information development and updates
of NTSA e-communication and digital sites.
- Produce suitable communication materials for
media house use, NTSA e-communication and digital sites, stakeholder’s
events, newspapers and magazines supplements and annual publications.
- Carry out any other duties that may be
assigned by the Deputy Director, Corporate Communications.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must possess the
following:-
- Bachelor's degree in communications,
journalism, public relations or other relevant field from recognized
institution(s).
- Postgraduate diploma in journalism, public
relations; or any other relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Five (5) years relevant work experience, three
(3) years of which must have been at a position in corporate communications,
public relations or journalism in a large organisation.
- Proven writing skills.
- Excellent command of English language and
writing skills.
- Be highly analytical, assertive and a team
player.
How to Apply
NTSA is an equal opportunity
employer.
If you possess the required skills
and competencies that match the above roles, please submit your application,
detailed CV, current remuneration level, email, telephone contacts, KRA, HELB,
EACC clearance certificates and a valid certificate of good conduct from Criminal
Investigations Department to reach us on or before 15th June 2015 addressed to:
Director General,
National Transport and Safety Authority,
Hill Park Plaza, Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box, 3602 -00506,
Nairobi.
Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.