Job Title: Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications
Grade: EPZA 4
Ministry /Corporation:
Export Processing Zones Authority
Directorate: Investments
& Corporate Communications
Department Investment
Promotion
Section/Unit Corporate
Communications
Location / Work station:
EPZA Headquarters, Viwanda Road
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Manager,
Investment Promotion
Direct reports: Principal
Corporate Communications Officer
Indirect reports: All
other staff in the Corporate Communication Department
Job Purpose
Responsible for executing the Authority’s corporate communications strategy, policy and programmes aimed at enhancing relationships with stakeholders and building a positive corporate image.
Key Responsibilities /
Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory
Responsibilities
- Develop
work plans and budgets for the Section for approval
- Oversee
the execution of the approved departmental work plans and budgets
- Oversee
performance management in the department
- Prepare
and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department
- Prepare
a draft board management papers for approval
- Identify
training needs for the departmental staff
- Participate
in the recruitment of staff within the department
- Participate
in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan
- Identify
procurement needs of the department
- Mentor
and coach departmental staff
- Participate
in various committees in the Institution
Operational
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Identify
main client groups and audiences and determine the best way to communicate
publicity information to them.
- Write
interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media
kits and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.
- Assign,
supervise and review the activities of public relations staff.
- Evaluate
advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations
efforts.
- Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with local and municipal
government officials and media representatives.
- Direct
activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that
develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
- Formulate
policies and procedures related to public information programs, working
with public relations executives.
- Respond
to requests for information about employers’ activities or status.
- Facilitate
consumer relations, or the relationship between parts of the company such
as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.
- Maintain
company archives.
- Manage
in-house communication courses.
- Produce
films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate
film library.
- Observe
and report on social, economic and political trends that might affect
employers.
- Develop
and maintain the company’s corporate image and identity, which includes
the use of logos and signage.
- Manage
communications budgets.
- Manage
special events such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new
products, or other activities the firm supports in order to gain public
attention through the media without advertising directly.
- Draft
speeches for company executives, and arrange interviews and other forms of
contact for them.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility:
- Preparation
and development of departmental budgets and approval.
- Oversee
the execution of the approved departmental work plans and budgets
Responsibility for
Physical Assets
- Responsible for physical assets
assigned by the institution;
- Provide
oversight for all the Departmental physical assets
Decision Making:
- Makes strategic, operational and
financial decisions for decisions for the section
- Plans
the work of subordinates
- Assigns
work to subordinates
- Monitors
subordinates work performance
- Appraises/evaluates
subordinates performance
Working conditions:
Work predominantly within
the office. The position will require participation in public events and fairs
and local & regional travel
Job Competencies
(Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Masters
Degree in Communications/ International Relations/International Business
or equivalent from a recognized Institution;
- Bachelors
degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field/Business
administration or related field from a recognized Institution;
Professional
Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Post-graduate
Diploma in Public Relations;
- Communications
or in a relevant field;
- Membership
to related professional bodies – PRSK, CIM KIM etc;
- Attended
Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
Institution;
- IT
Proficiency and
- Meets
provisions of chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution.
Previous relevant work
experience required.
Have nine (9) years
relevant experience with three (3) years’ experience in the position of
Principal Corporate Communications Officer or similar position in the Public
Service or recognized organization;
Functional Skills:
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Organization skills Good
interpersonal and communication skills
Good IT skills Work under pressure
Team player
Fair design and management
skills Ability to meet deadlines
Be well groomed
How to Apply
Suitably qualified
candidates should apply in confidence clearly indicating the job Reference
Number on the Job Application form. The Job Application form can be
downloaded by Clicking Here
Candidates should
also attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional
certificates, testimonials and national identity card
The applications should be
sent to epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com addressed to:
Ag.Chief Executive Officer,
Export
Processing Zones Authority,
Administration
Building, Viwanda Road, Off Nairobi-Namanga Road, Athi River,
P.O
Box 50563-00200, NAIROBI.
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Additional requirement
Successful candidates will
be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution by
providing originals of
the following documents:
1. Police Clearance
Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2.
Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3.
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
4.
Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5.
Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
All applications should be
sent online in PDF format to be received not later than Monday,2nd January 2023,Mid
Night East Africa Time.
Export Processing Zones
Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender
equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Please note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will
lead to automatic disqualification.