Manager Corporate Communication

The water sector in Kenya is undergoing major reforms aimed at improving the overall management of the sector. The reforms are premised on the National Policy on Water Resources Management and Development of 1999 and the Water Act 2002.

These instruments have set up institutional and regulatory framework embracing broader principles of decentralization, participation, autonomy, sustainability and efficiency in service delivery.

It is with this background that eight (8) water services boards have been established across Kenya. Pursuant to Section 53 of the Water Act 2002, the Athi Water Services Board is responsible for the efficient and economical provision of water services within its area of jurisdiction, which covers the city of Nairobi and the districts of Kiambu, Limuru, Githunguri, Kikuyu, Ruiru, Gatundu South, Gatundu North, Lari, Gatanga, Thika East and Thika West.

The Athi Water Services Board, therefore, is seeking to recruit qualified, visionary and dynamic professionals to the following position

Manager Corporate Communication

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position holder will be responsible for:

* Development and implementation of communications and media strategies, promotional materials such banners, brochures, develop programme video documentaries and manage corporate branding
* Managing national and international media relations.
* Preparation of press releases, media adverts, supplements, programme documentation, coordinate proactive and reactive media tours and organize press conferences, coordinate media interviews for staff, write position papers and act as organization contact person to the media
* Managing project budget and coordinate recruitment of related consultancies as required
* Writing, designing and coordinating production and dissemination of publications e.g., brochures, reports, newsletters, advocacy materials
* Developing and updating information materials and photos for AWSB website
* Supporting campaign and advocacy activities e.g. preparation and dissemination of related messages and media publicity.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have the following qualifications and skills:

* A degree in Public Relations, Communications or other related field
* Must have excellent communication skills
* Must have good interpersonal and customer relations skills
* Be a member of a recognized and relevant professional body
* Proficiency in IT specifically, Corel Draw, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Illustrator Excellence in desktop publishing is an added advantage
* Excellence in desktop publishing
* Excellent written and verbal skills both in English and Kiswahili.
* At least 7 years progressive and relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at a senior management level in an organization serving a large and demanding public
* Ability to establish and maintain good relationship with local and international media, civil societies, government agents, community based organizations etc.
* Ability to train programme partners developing communications strategies, participation on media interviews, press conferences, advocacy and IEC materials etc.
* At least seven years progressive and relevant work experience, three (3) of which must be at a senior management level in an organization serving a large and demanding public
* A Master's degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

Interested candidates should forward their applications with updated CVs, their academic and professional certificates, current position and remuneration, telephone contacts of three professional referees in envelopes clearly marked "MANAGER CORPORATE COMMUNICATION APPLICATION" to the address shown below:-

The Chairman
Athi Water Services Board
3rd Floor, Africa Re- Centre
Hospital Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 45283 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Or Email to: chairman@awsboard.go.ke

To be received not later than 12th November, 2010.

Important Notice: Only short listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.

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