The Communications Authority of Kenya is the regulatory authority for the communications sector in Kenya. Established in 1999 by the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, the Authority is responsible for facilitating the development of the Information and Communications sectors including; broadcasting, multimedia, telecommunications, electronic commerce, postal and courier services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communications policies, strategies, and plans for the Authority and its programs.
• Coordinate the design and execution of consumer and brand awareness campaigns from time to time.
• Ensure branding standards are maintained and observed at all times.
• Coordinate the management of the Authority’s online and social media assets.
• Develop and curate content and stories for internal and external stakeholders and audiences.
• Liaise with the advertising agency and other contracted consultants to ensure outsourced communications services are delivered on time and to the required standards.
• Support the management of relationships with various stakeholder groups and parties.
• Support reputation risk management, including maintaining and executing a crisis communication plan.
• Draft speeches and special correspondence for the Authority’s leadership for use during industry and corporate events and meetings.
• Manage the Authority’s website and social media assets.
• Coordinate coverage of corporate and industry events in the digital and news media.
• Undertake communications research to monitor the impact of various communications strategies, campaigns, and programs.
• Support internal communications within the Authority.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a Supervisory Role.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Be registered with a professional body such as PRSK from a recognized institution.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Organizational skills.
• Communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.