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Principal Public Relations and Communications Officer
at National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) in Nairobi
Principal Public Relations And Communications Officer at National Council for Persons with Disabilities [NCPWD] in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities [NCPWD] is a State Corporation which was established in November 2004 following the enactment of the Persons with Disability Act, 2003 to formulate and implement policies that are geared towards mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities to the national economy and to create an enabling environment in which Persons with Disabilities can operate effectively and efficiently in order to contribute positively to the national economy.
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for the following Permanent positions
PRINCIPAL PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – JOB GROUP ‘N’ (1post)
The Principal Public Relations and Communications Officer will provide a broad range of communications and marketing support to the organization. The position reports to the Director. The duties and responsibilities are related to the following key areas:
Strategic Communications Planning, Monitoring and Reporting:
Working with the Director and senior management team:
- Lead the planning of the Council communication strategies
- Lead the monitoring and reporting of all the organization’s internal and external communications activities
- Direct the Council’s publicity programmes to the various stakeholder groups and audiences
- Provide advice to the Director on the communications response to issues
- Develop and ensure adherence to the key messages of the Council and its various initiatives
- Coordinate communications projects with vendors and contractors
Public and Media Relations:
- Lead the development and implementation of public awareness of the Council’s activities / programs as well as the issues of persons with disabilities through various public awareness and mass media initiatives
- Organize and manage press conferences
- Respond to incoming media calls
- Determine the strategic focus, research, write/edit articles, newsletters, reports, journals and other public materials
- Determine the content and maintain the Council’s website ensuring that its updated and remains relevant
Partner and Stakeholder Relations:
- Lead the development and creation of all outbound stakeholder (disability fraternity, board and client) communications including all promotional materials (provide writing and editing support these materials)
- Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the disability fraternity to ensure the success of various communications activities
Marketing:
- Review and edit existing promotional materials for marketing effectiveness and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Coordinate the placement of marketing materials in national and local media
- Develop and coordinate new marketing initiatives that promote NCPWD and inspire greater access and inclusion for persons with disabilities
Event Planning and Implementation:
- Lead the coordination of special events such as press conferences, conferences, National Ability Awards celebration, tradeshows and activities associated with International Days such as the International Day for Persons with Disabilities
- Draft event plans, presentation materials, scripts, speeches and associated collateral material for events, conferences and other special events
Team building and staff supervision:
- Work collaboratively with a diverse staff team to create and manage cross-organizational, integrated communications strategies
- Participate in working groups to plan, coordinate and execute original communications products and publications related to special events and programs
- Oversee a small communications team and mentor members of the communications/PR team to achieve success
Requirements for Appointment
- A Degree in Communication/Journalism/Public Relations/International Relations
- Post-graduate Diploma in Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relations/International Relations
- served as a Public Relations/Communication officer II for at least four (4) years;
- Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK);
- Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated outstanding professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
- Computer Application skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and good interpersonal relations; and
- Ability to write, edit and produce a variety of communication materials for release to media and other stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills;
Terms of Service: permanent
Salary:
Kshs. 40,835 – 42,877 – 45,021 – 47,272 – 49,636 p.m
Allowances:
- House allowance: Kshs. 24, 000/= p.m
- Commuter allowance: Kshs. 8,000/= p.m
- Leave Entitlement kshs. 6,000 /= p.a
NOTE: PLEASE INDICATE THE COUNTY YOU COME FROM.
If your background, experience and competencies suit any of the above positions, please send your application quoting the reference of the position you are interested in on the envelope.
Include your current CV with three referees, email and telephone contacts, photocopies of your certificates and other testimonials.
All Applications MUST be through post office or by hand delivery.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 9th January 2012, 5:00 PM.
All applications should be addressed to
The Director
National Council for Persons with Disabilities
P 0 Box 66577 00800
Nairobi Kenya
Attention To:
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Email: ncpwds@africaonline.co.ke or info@ncpwd.go.ke
All envelopes be clearly marked for the position applied for.
QUALIFIED AND SUITABLE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities is an equal opportunity employer.
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