Deputy Director Corporate Communications
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Overseeing the development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, frameworks, strategies, plans, legislations, standards and regulations on corporate communications.
- Promoting and managing the corporate image.
- Overseeing the implementation of branding, awareness and social responsibility activities to enhance visibility.
- Building and maintaining stakeholder relations.
- Approving content of events and information for uploading in website.
- Hosting media events and activities.
- Overseeing the management and monitoring of media coverage and submitting media reports.
- Facilitating public functions and corporate events.
- Approving Information, Education, Communication (IEC) including merchandise and promotional materials for publication.
- Validating and submitting reports, speeches, publications, website content, newsletters, outreach materials and audio/video production.
- Spearheading the development and implementation of the budgets, performance contracts and staff performance appraisal.
- Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity.
- Managing and developing staff in the Department.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, four (4) of which shall be in a management role.
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Certificate in Leadership/Governance course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
- Demonstrated professional, Managerial and administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results.
- Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of the corporate communication function.
Key Competencies and Skills
- Communication skills.
- Team work.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Time management skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Decision making skills.
- Problem solving skills.
How to apply
For further details and requirements for each role, please visit HR Powerhouse Limited website www.hrpowerhouse.co.ke
- Successful candidates will be required to submit the following compliance documents prior to issuance of appointment letters, in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010):
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance report.
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter; their current and expected salaries;
- Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents;
- Hard or Soft Copy applications shall be accepted;
- Soft copy applications/ online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: chairman@hrpowerhouse.co.ke
- Hard copy applications should be delivered to:
Chairman
HR Powerhouse Limited
P.O Box 74380-00200
Nairobi
4th Floor AEA Plaza, Valley Road
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
N/B: All applications should be received not later than 24th June 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.