Senior Communication Officer

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for vacant position as outlined below:
Senior Communication Officer
Scale KIE 10
1 Post

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail:

* Preparing features, articles and press releases;
* Developing and Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and public on issues of mutual concern;
* Scheduling interviews with Government officials and other publics;
* Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy in the Institute and;
* Managing assigned projects/programmes.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

* Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Journalism, International Relations, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Education or its approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
* Served in the grade of Communication Officer or in a relevant & comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
* Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
* Knowledge of media ethics and global trends in corporate communication;
* Advanced ICT skills and;
* Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

All applicants should forward copies of their applications, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID cards to

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P. O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

or recruitment@kie.ac.ke

to reach on or before 29th October, 2010.

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

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