The
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a State Authority created
under an Act of Parliament No. 35 of 2011 which provides for civilian oversight
of work of the police.
Corporate Communication and Outreach
Department
Senior Corporate
Communication & Outreach Officer
Grade 5
Ref: IPOA 29/08/13
Reporting
to the Head Corporate Communication and Outreach, the job holder will Support
and assist in coordinating departmental activities.
The jobholder will also be
responsible for:
- Developing, designing and collecting materials for corporate newsletter.
- Mapping out outreach opportunities and implementing planned activities
- Facilitating and providing support for corporate communication and outreach programmes.
- Assist in Design and production of corporate messages and organizing relevant sensitization campaigns to both the customer and staff.
- Assist other departments to organize and coordinate corporate activities and events.
The successful candidate will have
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media or Communications or a related discipline and a Diploma in Public Relations.
- The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years relevant management experience.
- He/she will have knowledge in communications and public relations disciplines.
- They will also be a member of a recognised professional body (e.g. Public Relations Society of Kenya).
Corporate Communication
Officer
Grade 6
Ref: IPOA 30/08/13
Reporting
to the Head Corporate Communication and Outreach, the jobholder will assist
with coordination of unit matters relating corporate communication.
The jobholder will also be
responsible for:
- Maintaining up to date website and other social media tools.
- Use audio-visual tools including cameras and videos to generate content
- Receipt and distribution of mails.
- Assist other departments to organize and coordinate corporate activities and events.
- Maintain press summaries and newspaper cuttings
The successful candidate will have
- a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media or Communications or a related discipline and a Diploma in Public Relations.
- The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
- He/she will have knowledge in communications and public relations disciplines.
- She/he will also be a member of a recognised professional body (e.g. Public Relations Society of Kenya).
Receptionist
Grade 8
Ref: IPOA 31/08/13
2 Posts
Reporting
to the Head Corporate Communication and Outreach, the jobholder will handle
front desk matters and guiding visitors with relevant advisory information to
access IPOA offices.
The jobholder will also be
responsible for:
- Receiving and directing calls accordingly.
- Handling and guiding visitors that come to IPOA
- Issuing visitors passes.
- Providing relevant and accurate information to visitors.
- Assisting other departments to organize and coordinate corporate activities and events.
The successful candidate will have
- a Diploma in Customer Care or a related discipline.
- The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
- He/she will have knowledge in communications and public relations disciplines.
How to Apply
Interested
persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the
title of the position you are applying for.
In
addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your
qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration
as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include
your day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of
three references together with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials
with envelopes clearly marked the position being applied for.
The
application should reach The Authority by Friday, 13th September 2013.
The
applications should be addressed to:
TSG
Voucher No:
2181
P.O Box
49990 - 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
OR
DNA
NO: 1555
P.O Box
49010 - 00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Note:
1. IPOA is
an equal opportunity employer
2. Persons
living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
3. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to Automatic
disqualification.