Commission on Revenue Allocation Communications Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Manager, Communications
 

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. 

Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments. 

The Commission seeks to recruit a qualified and competent person to fill the position of Manager, Communications.
 

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and support the Commission in developing policies and systems for the Communications strategy and programs. 

The position will be based at the Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop/Review and implement the Commission’s Communication Strategy and policies.
• Develop and implement strategies, programs, activities and relationships with stakeholders, media and the general public for the promotion of good public relations and management of the Commission’s public image with stakeholders.
• Spearhead and coordinate liaison activities with the media concerning the program of activities of the Commission.
• Develop and provide communication advice including drafting of relevant messages and promote them through established media channels.
• Plan and organize stakeholder consultations fora including conferences, workshops, special events and presentations amongst others.
• Develop and oversee the on-time generation of Commission reports and dissemination to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage Corporate Social Responsibility activities for the Commission.
• Managing and updating the CRA website.
• Undertake any other duties and assignments as may be required or as may be assigned from time to time by the Commission.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree or its equivalent in communications studies, journalism or public relations with eight (8) years of relevant experience with at least two (2) years in Senior Management.
• Professional PR/Communications Accreditation/Qualification will be an added advantage.
• Possession of excellent written and oral communications in both English and Kiswahili.
• Commitment to national values and sensitivity to cultural and gender issues.

General Competencies 

The applicant to the above position should possess the following general competencies: 

• He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player. 
• Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading team
• Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds.
• Be computer literate specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment. 

Terms and Conditions of Service 

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.

Application Process 

If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials. 

You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses. 

The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for. 

Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by Friday 23rd May, 2014 as follows: APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ___________ (insert appropriate position) To: 

The Commission Secretary 

Commission on Revenue Allocation 

Grosvenor Block, 2nd Floor 14 Riverside Drive 

P.O. Box 1310 - 00200 

Nairobi 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.

The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant