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By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Government Administration
Description:
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology. The corporation was established in August 2013. The Authority is tasked with rationalising and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. Our broad mandate entails enforcing ICT standards in Government and enhancing the supervision of its electronic communication. We also promote ICT literacy, capacity, innovation and enterprise in line with the Kenya National ICT Masterplan 2017. Vision Be the leader in transforming Kenya into a regional ICT hub and a globally competitive digital economy Mission To champion and harness ICT for efficient and effective public service delivery, wealth creation and well-being of Kenyans Core Values Our core values are: â—¾Integrity: We deliver what we promise by subscribing to the highest levels of efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability â—¾Creativity: We provide solutions in innovative,
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Developing and implementing corporate communications strategy, policies and programmes;
- Promoting ICTA's image;
- Publicizing the organization's activities;
- Advising the Management on communication matters, solutions and best practices;
- Editing and production ofthe organization's newsletters, magazines and brochures;
- Managing Media Information Service;
- Facilitating press conferences, official functions, visits, seminars, workshops, public relations exhibitions and other organizational social events;
- Preparing speeches, briefs, press supplements, press statements, news releases and feature articles;
- Liaising with the Government and other stakeholders on matters of concern to ICTA;
- Monitoring ICTA customer service levels;
- Collaborating with media houses for coverage of the organization's events and raising public awareness of ICTA functions and activities;
- Providing critical analysis of news (press review) regarding the organization;
- Managing matters of corporate interest and corporate social responsibility programs; and
- Resolving media queries and complaints.
- Implementing on behalf of the Authority the access to information Act.
Job and Personal Specifications
- At least nine (9) years of relevant work experience in Public or Private Sector, three (3) of which in Management;
- Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: - Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communications or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Masters degree in any of the following fields: - Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communications or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution;
- Leadership Course lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
- demonstrated a clear understanding of the mandate of the ICT Authority and the role of Public Communication in the realization of the Authority’s strategic objectives.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
