Information and Communication Officer
The Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU) is an inter-ministerial Secretariat to the Agricultural and Rural Development Sector Ministries.
It spearheads and facilitates the implementation and coordination of the Agricultural Sector strategies. ASCU seeks to recruit a dynamic, well exposed and competent candidate to fill the above position.
Key Responsibilities
The Information and Communication Officer will carry out the following tasks, in close collaboration with the all players in the Agricultural Sector.
1. Communications Strategy and Activities
The Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU) is an inter-ministerial Secretariat to the Agricultural and Rural Development Sector Ministries.
It spearheads and facilitates the implementation and coordination of the Agricultural Sector strategies. ASCU seeks to recruit a dynamic, well exposed and competent candidate to fill the above position.
Key Responsibilities
The Information and Communication Officer will carry out the following tasks, in close collaboration with the all players in the Agricultural Sector.
1. Communications Strategy and Activities
- Spearhead
the implementation of the Agricultural Sector Communications Strategy and
Implementation Plan;
- Develop
and implement the agricultural sector communications tools, systems and
products, including website(s), IT platforms, blogs, printed materials,
video, photos etc. in liaison with other ASCU staff;
- Co-ordinate
the production of brochures, hand-outs, promotional videos, photographs,
films and multimedia material in liaison with other ASCU staff.
2. Media strategy and Networking
- Develop
and lead the implementation of a media strategy for the Agricultural
Sector;
- Coordinate
all Agricultural Sector media aspects of all major events;
- Compile
an address book and maintain press relations for the development of an
extensive and effective network of media contacts;
- Oversee
the production of press briefs, press releases, articles, background briefs
for the preparation of press conferences, press events and briefings,
interviews, etc., in close liaison with the other staff;
- Closely
monitor and assess the Agricultural Sector’s image in the media and
provide monthly reports;
3. Public Relations
- Support
the image of the Agricultural Sector through Public Relations efforts and
campaigns;
- Co-ordinate
the Agricultural Sector’s engagement with stakeholders at major relevant
local and international events.
4. Administration and Management Support
- Carry
out administrative duties required to function within the ASCU
Secretariat;
- Develop
and use annual and quarterly work plans to guide work and deliver results;
- Ensure
translations of Agricultural Sector documentation.
Qualifications
- Relevant
Masters Degree or higher qualification (in
information and communication, social or political sciences or
humanities);
- At
least 7 years experience and strong understanding and working with media
at all levels;
- Experience
in developing synthetic background papers in a short period of time;
- Excellent
presentation and communications skills and the ability to write clear and
concise issue briefs and reports in English; Knowledge of other languages
is an added advantage.
- Experience
in working as part of a team to deliver key outputs on time and within
budget.
- Demonstrated
understanding of major policy issues surrounding the Agricultural sector;
Interested candidates should send their applications, including detailed CV, academic certificates and daytime telephone number, by hand, courier or post so as to reach the undersigned by close of business on Wednesday, 19th October, 2011.
Applications can also be sent by Email to: info@ascu.go.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The ASCU Coordinator,
Upper Floor,
Kilimo House,
Cathedral Road, off Ngong Road,
P.O. Box 30028-00100
Nairobi
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