The Coffee Board of Kenya (CBK) is a State Corporation established
under the Coffee Act No. 9 of 2001.
The Board is a non- Profit, Regulatory & Service oriented, Corporate body under the Ministry of Agriculture & is charged with the responsibility of Promoting competitiveness in the Coffee Industry, Production, Processing and Branding of Kenyan Coffee and generally to regulate the Coffee Industry in the Public interest.
The Board wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result-
oriented and self driven individuals:The Board is a non- Profit, Regulatory & Service oriented, Corporate body under the Ministry of Agriculture & is charged with the responsibility of Promoting competitiveness in the Coffee Industry, Production, Processing and Branding of Kenyan Coffee and generally to regulate the Coffee Industry in the Public interest.
1. Head - Corporate Communications
Ref: CBK/HCC/11/04/2012
Scale CBK 11
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Officer shall be responsible for the Management of Internal & External Communication including:
- Implement
the Board’s Corporate Communication Policy and Strategy;
- Develop
, Implement and oversee Communication programs that effectively promotes
the Board’s image;
- Liaise
and maintain relations with media and develop Media relations strategies ;
- Prepare
Presentations, Speeches & Media briefs for the Managing Director and
the Board
- Research
and Prepare Articles to be placed in Local and International Media;
- Plan
and organize Corporate events including CSR activities, Corporate day
e.t.c;
- Liaise
with internal and external stakeholders to generate relevant media
feedback;
- Coordinating
the Preparation and Editing of Board’s Publications including brochures,
Fliers, newsletter, Magazines;
- Activate
and monitor Communication through Social Media 10) Ensure the Board’s
website is continuously updated;
- Undertake
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Degree
in Mass Communication, Public Relation, Journalism or any other relevant
field(s) from a recognized institution
- Post
graduate diploma in Public Relations/ Corporate Communications
- At
least three (3) years experience in a similar position in a reputable
organization
- Must
be of pleasant personality and High Integrity
- Ability
to articulate issues and fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Knowledge
of Government operating systems
- Must
possess excellent computer and presentation skills
2. Head - Promotion & Market Research
Ref: CBK/HPR/11/04/2012
Scale CBK 11
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Officer shall be responsible for:
Ref: CBK/HPR/11/04/2012
Scale CBK 11
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Officer shall be responsible for:
- Formulating
policy guidelines with regard to Coffee Promotion & Market Research;
- Planning,
Coordinating & Overseeing Promotion, Advertising & Research
programs;
- Conduct
Market Intelligence to inform prudent Marketing decisions;
- Coordinate
the Development and execution of promotional programs to increase
awareness and publicity of Coffee Kenya Brand & other regional Coffee
Brands locally and internationally;
- Develop
& Implement Strategies for the Promotion of Domestic Coffee
Consumption;
- Establishing
Partnerships with other stakeholders in furtherance of Coffee marketing
interventions;
- Coordinating
and organizing participation in Local, Regional and International exhibitions,
conferences and Trade Fairs/ Expos;
- To
develop advisory and training programs on Coffee Promotion &
Marketing;
- Performing
administrative duties in the Promotion and research section including
development of annual objective/Performance Contract targets, work plans
and annual budgets, preparation of Quarterly & Annual Reports on
Performance & Promotion and Supervision of Staff;
- Undertake
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Served
in the grade of Senior Promotion & Research Officer or in a comparable
position in a reputable organization for a minimum period of three (3)
years;
- Have
a Masters Degree in Marketing, Social Sciences or a related field from a
recognized institution/ Bachelors degree with 6 years of experience in a
comparable position
- Attended
a management course lasting not less than (1) month from a recognized
institution
- Must
be a registered member of the relevant professional body;
- Be
fluent in English and Kiswahili,
- Be
computer literate; and
- Demonstrate
effective leadership qualities, personal drive and integrity.
Interested and suitably
qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the reference
number on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three (3) referees
and daytime telephone contact, copies of Academic and Professional certificates
& Testimonials.
The applications should reach the undersigned on or before Wednesday 18th April 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Coffee Board of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity employer.
The Managing Director
Coffee Board of Kenya
P.O. Box 30566 – 00100
Nairobi
The applications should reach the undersigned on or before Wednesday 18th April 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Coffee Board of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity employer.
The Managing Director
Coffee Board of Kenya
P.O. Box 30566 – 00100
Nairobi