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:
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Support creation of a social media
strategy that collaborates with NTSA core mandate, corporate communications and
advertising campaigns and trends in the transport sector.
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Create timely and engaging social
media content for use and to the intended audience.
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Monitor sites for NTSA brand
enhancement opportunities and initiate conversations on behalf of the
Authority.
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Analyse and report on the Authority’s
social media actions for successes and new opportunities.
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Create engaging and professional
social media visuals that reflect the company and its brand
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Customize NTSA social media pages
(e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc).
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Stay current with social media trends
and tools – including social media networking and participating in relevant
industry blogs.
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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.
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Create Authority’s real time content
and ideas on social media.
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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:-
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At least two (2) years of social
media experience preferably with account management experience.
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Degree or Advanced Diploma in
Marketing, Public Relations, communications, Journalism or any other business
related course.
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Diploma in Information Communication
Technology (ICT) will be an added advantage
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Proven experience including but not
limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Google Communities, Twitter, Flickr,
YouTube and more.
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Proven knowledge of social media and
analytics software (Hootsuite, Raven Tools, Google Analytics, Facebook
Insights, etc.).
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Working knowledge of social media
paid advertising campaigns including Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.
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Strong understanding of
user-generated content management, content communication and reputation
management.
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Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
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Strategic content creation and
excellent writing skills.
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Ability to work independently and in
a team environment.
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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:
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Maintain data and documentation
arising from media monitoring and follow up on NTSA media coverage and mentions
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Support in developing and
implementing effective internal and external media relations strategies
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Support in the implementation of the
Authority’s communication approach with the media and other electronic and
digital communication platforms;
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Participate in the facilitation of
media visits to NTSA functions and other operational facilities/areas
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Maintain and update the Authority’s
media library
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Support in information development
and updates of NTSA e-communication and digital sites.
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Produce suitable communication
materials for media house use, NTSA e-communication and digital sites,
stakeholder’s events, newspapers and magazines supplements and annual
publications.
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Carry out any other duties that may
be assigned by the Deputy Director, Corporate Communications.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must possess the
following:-
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Bachelor's degree in communications,
journalism, public relations or other relevant field from recognized
institution(s).
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Postgraduate diploma in journalism,
public relations; or any other relevant field will be an added advantage.
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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.
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Proven writing skills.
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Excellent command of English language
and writing skills.
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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.