Job Title: Head of Corporate Communications
at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) in Nairobi
The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to recruit self motivated and qualified Professionals for the vacant positions listed below.
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS – KNEC SCALE EC 13
The main role for the Head of Corporate Communications will be to promote KNEC’s image and also act as a link between the Council and the public.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, develop and implement KNEC’s Strategic Corporate Communication policies;
Organize and oversee KNEC’s Corporate affairs, events and Public Relations activities;
Ensure timely and accurate responses to enquiries from both internal and external clients;
Coordinate timely publications of Council’s newsletters and any other information materials;
Research, gather, analyze and disseminate correct information to the target audience in an easy and understandable manner;
Draft and edit appropriate messages, including presentations, speeches, press releases, weekly updates and newsletters on the corporate mission and vision;
Prepare the communications budget in consultation with the relevant department(s);
Prepare and make appropriate follow – up of corporate advertisements for print, electronic and outdoor media.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree and Post graduate qualification in communication or journalism and have served in the grade of Chief Corporate Communications Officer, or an equivalent and relevant position for at least three years (3) or a closely related field with at least five (5) years experience in public relations at senior level. Evidence of successful public relations activities will be an added advantage;
KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent qualification;
Evidence of working experience in dealing with Government, Corporate and private sector with respect to communication and public relations matters;
Must be computer literate and excellent editorial, speech and report writing skills.
Terms of Offer
The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and responsibilities of the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of two referees on or before 30th November, 2012 to:
The Deputy Secretary, Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 – 00200
Nairobi.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic
disqualification.
Deadline: 30th Nov 2012
at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) in Nairobi
The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to recruit self motivated and qualified Professionals for the vacant positions listed below.
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS – KNEC SCALE EC 13
The main role for the Head of Corporate Communications will be to promote KNEC’s image and also act as a link between the Council and the public.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, develop and implement KNEC’s Strategic Corporate Communication policies;
Organize and oversee KNEC’s Corporate affairs, events and Public Relations activities;
Ensure timely and accurate responses to enquiries from both internal and external clients;
Coordinate timely publications of Council’s newsletters and any other information materials;
Research, gather, analyze and disseminate correct information to the target audience in an easy and understandable manner;
Draft and edit appropriate messages, including presentations, speeches, press releases, weekly updates and newsletters on the corporate mission and vision;
Prepare the communications budget in consultation with the relevant department(s);
Prepare and make appropriate follow – up of corporate advertisements for print, electronic and outdoor media.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree and Post graduate qualification in communication or journalism and have served in the grade of Chief Corporate Communications Officer, or an equivalent and relevant position for at least three years (3) or a closely related field with at least five (5) years experience in public relations at senior level. Evidence of successful public relations activities will be an added advantage;
KCSE mean grade C+ and above or equivalent qualification;
Evidence of working experience in dealing with Government, Corporate and private sector with respect to communication and public relations matters;
Must be computer literate and excellent editorial, speech and report writing skills.
Terms of Offer
The Council will offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with seniority and responsibilities of the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (enclose copy of your latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of two referees on or before 30th November, 2012 to:
The Deputy Secretary, Head of Human Resources Management Division
The Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 – 00200
Nairobi.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic
disqualification.
Deadline: 30th Nov 2012