Assistant Corporate Communication & PR Officer (2 Posts)

Role Overview

This position, classified as the entry grade for officers in this cadre, is responsible for providing essential support in public relations, communication, and administrative functions within the Institute. The successful candidate will play a key role in drafting communications, managing information dissemination, and assisting in event organization. Two posts are available.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for this role will entail:

• Assisting in writing press releases and distributing them to the Institute’s stakeholders.
• Assisting in generating content for publishing in the Institute’s newsletters.
• Assisting in the dissemination of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials within the Institute and maintaining schedules for the same.
• Maintaining current news briefs and newsletters and making them available for clients’ use.
• Attending all departmental meetings and assisting in taking minutes.
• Providing administrative support to public relations departments by completing tasks such as filing, copying, and fielding phone calls.
• Participating in organizing meetings and booking meeting rooms.
• Handling correspondence directed to managers.
• Participating in brainstorming and planning sessions.
• Assisting in organizing and execution of PR events, campaigns, etc.
• Assisting in the distribution of the Institute’s IEC and branded materials to both internal and external stakeholders.

Person Specification and Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Diploma in Public Relations Management/Mass communication or its equivalent.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C Plain or equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Key Competencies and Skills

Essential competencies and skills required include:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Record keeping skills
• Editing skills
• Good team player