Corporate Communication Officer II at Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST)

Job purpose

The Corporate Communication Officer will coordinate, direct and manage internal and external public relations activities within the 9 Institute; and promote good working relations with the public and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing corporate communications policies, strategies and programmes;
• Implementing media relations and internal communications programmes;
• Reviewing media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and features;
• Managing and updating social media platforms;
• Developing a public Technopolis framework for purposes of public awareness;
• Maintain a photo gallery for the Institute;
• Coordinating media/advocacy fora;
• Developing and updating a database for media contacts;
• Providing communication linkage between the Institute and stakeholders;
• Editing and production of communication materials, publications, press, statements/releases and writing opinions;
• Ensuring adherence to the corporate brand;
• Developing information education communication materials;
• Analyzing information on communication needs assessment, perceptions, attitude, corporate reputation and recommend intervention measures; and
• Reviewing communication materials, including press releases, talking points, reports, speeches, web material and videos.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communication, Mass Communication, Communications and Public Relations, International Relations and Diplomacy, Communication Studies, Communication and Media or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Must have at least three (3) years of relevant experience, and
• Be Proficient in computer applications.