The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) is a 100% state-owned corporation incorporated on 2nd December, 2008 under the Company’s Act, Cap 486 as a State Corporation pursuant to the Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2004 on Energy.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION OFFICER – (PUBLIC RELATIONS) – (KET 6) ONE (1 POST) REF: KET/5/1C/40/174-B (9/2023) ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Reporting to Senior Corporate Communications Officer.

Job Purpose

This job is responsible for sustaining a positive Company image and enhance effective communication with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Developing, reviewing and implementing the Company’s communication strategy, policy and plan;
• Developing, reviewing and implementing the Company’s stakeholder engagement plan;
• Implementing the crisis communication plan through development of communication materials;
• Developing, reviewing and implementing the Company’s CSR plans and programs;
• Developing, reviewing and implementing Public Relations strategies and campaigns;
• Overseeing flow of communication between the company and its stakeholders;
• Identifying various communication challenges with stakeholders and proposing possible solutions for implementation;
• Identifying PR, sponsorship, networking and partnership opportunities for the Company;
• Sourcing and managing speaking and sponsorship opportunities for the Company.
• Undertaking strategies for enhancing positive relationships with the various stakeholder categories;
• Preparing and supervising the production of IEC material such as brochures, project information booklets, Annual Reports;
• Developing corporate presentations;
• Planning corporate events that include ground breaking ceremonies, commissioning Ceremonies, ASK Shows, sectorial PR events, local and International Exhibitions, open days, county investment forums, courtesy calls, delegation meetings, mission visits, and road shows;
• Undertaking, monitoring and evaluating CSR plans and programs;
• Collaborating with the Corporate Branding officer to create promotional content;
• Developing, coordinating and managing internal and external production of promotional videos, documentaries, films and multi-media programmes;
• Devising, coordinating and managing internal and external photo/ video opportunities;
• Maintaining the corporate photos and videos database;
• Conducting Divisional risk assessments and developing crisis communication strategies;
• Executing PR campaigns and programmes aimed at enhancing the company brand awareness;
• Collaborating with the Media Relations, Branding Officer and Customer Care Officers to foster/ enhance positive stakeholder relations;
• Studying PR rends and best practices and advising the Senior Communications Officer of best approaches for modern PR.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Bachelor degree in Communication, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology or related field;
• Must be a member of Public Relations Society of Kenya and in good standing;
• Must have six (6) years relevant work experience.

Working Conditions

• Office setting
• Field visits