Job Description:

About the Job

This position is for a Principal Public Affairs and Corporate Communication Officer at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The basic salary scale for this role ranges from Kshs.92,277 p.m. to Kshs.135,000 p.m. The terms of service are permanent and pensionable.

Responsibilities

Facilitating the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of Public Affairs and Corporate Communication and customer care policies, standards, systems, strategies, manual, programmes, and procedures for the Office.
Providing support in the development, implementation, and review of the departmental work plans, budgets, and procurement plans.
Branding of ODPP events and implementing ODPP service delivery charter.
Updating the content for the website and digital media platforms.
Managing customer relations and protocol services.
Facilitating designing, printing, and dissemination of documentaries, bulletins, newsletters, and Information Education Communication (IEC) materials to sensitize, inform, and educate stakeholders and the public on the ODPP mandate.
Providing support in Partnerships, Corporate Social Responsibility programmes, and Community Engagements in line with the ODPP mandate.
Identifying events where the ODPP policies, programmes, and projects can be propagated and promoted.
Identifying and reporting on various public communication issues in ODPP and developing appropriate interventions.
Supervising, mentoring, coaching, training, and developing of staff in the division.

Requirements

Served in the grade of Senior Public Affairs and Corporate Communication Officer for at least three (3) years OR a minimum period of six (6) years work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a Supervisory position in a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector.
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Media, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations/Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognized institution.
Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body with good standing.
Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.