Director Strategic Communication
REF:BKB/HR/DSC/08/2012-2013
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Strategic Communication will be in charge of the Board's Strategic Communication function and will work closely with the Director Marketing to deliver quality country branding programmes and initiatives.
The overall responsibility of the Director will be to oversee the formulation
and implementation of communication policies and procedures, and formulating
and directing the Board's communication strategy.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Strategic Communication will be in charge of the Board's Strategic Communication function and will work closely with the Director Marketing to deliver quality country branding programmes and initiatives.
This position is responsible for managing the communication component of country branding strategies, through effective public relations, reputation and image management initiatives, at both National and International level in line with the Board's Strategic Plan.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Develop and
implement appropriate communication policies and procedures for the Board;
- Develop and
implement a comprehensive communication strategy to create and sustain
awareness of the Board's mandate in line with its Strategic Plan;
- Oversee the
implementation of the Communication component of the National Brand Master
Plan;
- Create and
maintain cordial working relationships with various media organizations
and other stakeholders to achieve results as per the Board's Strategic
Plan;
- Design and
administer the annual communication plan and related operations budget for
the Board;
- Provide
leadership to both internal communication resources and external agencies;
- Collaborate with
the Marketing Department to achieve an effective integrated communication
strategy for the Board;
- Regularly
interact with stakeholders to promote best interests and convergence of
communication branding initiatives;
- Manage the image
and reputation of the Kenya Brand in liaison with Government departments
and other institutions in order to forge a common platform for promoting
Kenya Brand and clarity of purpose;
- Monitor media on
issues related to Brand Kenya Board and advise the CEO on matters relating
to communication;
- Plan and manage
rapid response communications in situations of media crisis, disasters or
other major emergencies to which the Board will respond in line with its
mandate;
- Oversee
development and dissemination of positive media content and audio visual
material for media and public consumption;
- Oversee the
activities of the Communication Department, be responsible for all the
Department's staff, their career development, training and motivation and
be accountable to the CEO for the Department's performance;
- Any other duties
that may be assigned by the CEO and/or the Board of Directors.
Key
qualifications:
A Masters degree in Communication/Journalism or related field as well as a post graduate diploma qualification in communication;
A Masters degree in Communication/Journalism or related field as well as a post graduate diploma qualification in communication;
- A Bachelors
degree in Communication/Public Relations / Journalism or related field;
- At least ten
(10) years experience in a dynamic corporate affairs and/or communication
function;
- Proven track
record in developing and implementing a communication strategy and program;
- Excellent
leadership, interpersonal, team playing and facilitation skills; and,
- Member of a
professional body e.g. CIPR, PRSK, AMWIK, etc.
Competencies
and attributes:-
- Strong
leadership and people management skills
- Ability to
coach, mentor, inspire others and build effective teams
- Excellent
written, analytical, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills,
- Strong
analytical, problem solving and people development/management skills;
- Ability to
quickly make decisions and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to
maintain confidentiality of privileged information and ensure absolute
discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters
- Excellent
writing and editing skills – English and Kiswahili; and,
- Knowledge of
creative design and print production processes
If
you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the set criteria for the above
position, please visit our website www.brandkenya.go.ke, download and complete
the Application (Bio-data Form) and submit your application online with copies
of professional and academic certificates and any other testimonials.
In
addition, state current position and remuneration, email, day time contacts and
names and contacts of three (3) referees. Please quote the position and
reference number on the application letter and envelope.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the positions will be negotiated with the right candidates.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the positions will be negotiated with the right candidates.
The
successful candidates will work on a three (3) year contract renewable subject
to satisfactory performance of the roles and responsibilities.
All
applications with copies of relevant supporting documents must be sent to the
address below not later than Friday, 7th June 2013.
The Chief Executive Officer,
Brand Kenya Board,
NHIF, Building 4th Floor, Upper Hill, Nairobi
P.O Box 40500 - 00100
Tel: +254 2 271 5236/7;
Brand Kenya Board is an equal opportunity employer and our policy is to seek and employ individuals who are qualified by job related standards of education, vocational, training and experience.
The Chief Executive Officer,
Brand Kenya Board,
NHIF, Building 4th Floor, Upper Hill, Nairobi
P.O Box 40500 - 00100
Tel: +254 2 271 5236/7;
Brand Kenya Board is an equal opportunity employer and our policy is to seek and employ individuals who are qualified by job related standards of education, vocational, training and experience.
All
appointments will be made on the basis of ability best demonstrated by
recognized qualification, training, experience and recruits must be people who
can be trained to work in a manner that will contribute to the effectiveness
and objectives of the Board
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
