Deputy Director – Corporate Affairs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing exhibitions and events.
• Ensuring implementation of recommendations from reports.
• Overseeing the communication resource library.
• Ensuring an appropriate environment for effective customer care.
• Prioritizing critical issues from daily media briefings.
• Ensuring an up-to-date and interactive website and intranet.
• Overseeing the management of social media channels.
• Approving articles for publication, written speeches, and press releases.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of media and communication strategies.
• Overseeing the planning and coordination of corporate social investment activities.
• Coordinating protocol services for both internal and external events.
• Overseeing implementation of Risk Management mitigation strategies.
• Overseeing the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Approving operational work plans.
• Developing and monitoring proper utilization of the corporate communication budgets.
• Establishing and maintaining good relations with the media.
• Coordinating the preparation of the Commission's annual report.
• Coordinating surveys on communication and customer care trends.
• Supervising and guiding employees in the Division for optimum performance.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Assistant Director, Corporate Affairs for a minimum period of three (3) years OR have six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Education (Languages), or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Membership to a professional body in good standing where applicable.
• Certificate in a Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms and Remuneration

• Basic Salary Scale: Kshs 192,782 – Kshs 288,051.
• House Allowance: Applicable rates.
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs 14,000.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat.
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year.
• Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme.
• Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) portal at services.tsc.go.ke.