Kenya Institute of Supplies Management is a national body for professionals in the practice of procurement and supplies management in Kenya. The Institute draws its mandate from the Supplies Practitioners Management Act No.17 of 2007.

Job Summary:

The Deputy Director, Marketing and Communication will be responsible for managing the Institute’s strategic communications with a view to enhancing its visibility, and develop, review and implement a communication strategy to support the Institute’s objectives.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Spearheading development, implementation and review of policies, procedures, frameworks, strategies, plans, legislations, standards and regulations on corporate communications;
• Managing the corporate image of the Institute;
• Overseeing implementation of branding, awareness and social responsibility activities to enhance visibility of the Institute;
• Approving content of events and information for uploading in the Institute’s website;
• Managing and monitoring media coverage and submitting media reports;
• Coordinating public functions and corporate events of the Institute;
• Approving Information, Education, Communication (IEC) including merchandise and promotional materials for publication; and submitting reports, speeches, publications, website, contents, newsletters, outreach materials and audio/video production.

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which should be at management level in a comparable organization;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Arts, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Communication Studies, International Relations, Public Relations, Journalism and Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• In addition to the professional qualifications, successful candidate will be required to meet the expectations of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity