Assistant Director, Corporate Communication at National Drought Management Authority

Job Description

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The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, . It previously operated under the State Corporations Act (Cap ) of the Laws of Kenya by Legal Notice Number of November 24, . The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management and to establish mechanisms, either on its own or with stakeholders, that will end drought emergencies in Kenya.

Job Reference Number V/No. 3/-24

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will include: –

Developing for approval and implementing a brand manual for the Authority; Developing for approval and implementation a communication strategy for the Authority; Formulating and implementing creative communication strategies and public relations programs; Promoting a positive corporate image of Authority to the public through promotions and campaigns; Implement corporate social responsibility programs and maintaining their impact; Initiating timely strategic and appropriate programme to implement Authority’s Corporate Communication strategy; Branding and promoting the Authority nationally and internationally; Building synergy and enhancing collaboration between the Authority and the public and private sector institutions; Undertaking media liaison for Authority’s campaign activities; and Creating awareness on Authority mandate through participation in public shows and exhibitions.

Key Competencies and Skills

Extensive knowledge of branding principles and tactics; Sound written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills; Sound time management skills to ensure multiple tasks simultaneously are completed within compressed timeframes; Expert strategic and proactive leadership and presence; Sound active listening skills; Sound Critical thinking skills; Team-oriented working skills; Creative and visionary leadership with the ability to drive a high volume of work to completion; Proven ability to design, develop and implement both communications and strategic programs and supporting tactics; Ability to understand technical and business concepts and express these concepts in clear, concise instructions; Ability to be flexible and open to changing priorities and challenges.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Eight years’ work experience, four of which must be in a supervisory position; Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or mass communication, public relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution; Master’s degree in mass communication, marketing or its equivalent from a recognized institution; Post Graduate diploma in Journalism, mass communication or its equivalent from a recognized institution; if the degree is not in Journalism or mass Communication; Demonstrated a high degree of responsibility in discharging public relationsduties; Management course not lasting less than four from a recognized institution; Proficiency in computer applications; Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution