(Public Affairs & Communication Department) Ref: HR/PAC/02/01
Reports To: Deputy Commission Secretary-Programs
Location: Head Office
Duration: 5 years Contract
Salary Range: Kshs112, 883 – 144, 237 Kshs
Location: Head Office
Duration: 5 years Contract
Salary Range: Kshs112, 883 – 144, 237 Kshs
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction in the implementation of the Commission’s mandate through effective and efficient communication, publicity and branding
- Provide leadership in and guide the conceptualization, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the work of Public Affairs and Communications
- Conceptualize, design and implement internal and external communication, advocacy and media strategies and programmes that advance the Commission’s strategic objectives and mandate
- Exercise quality control over the Commission’s publications
- Develop and implement strategies towards profiling and branding the Commission to enhance its visibility and accessibility
- Provide guidance and support to the Chairperson as the spokesperson of the Commission
- Develop, implement, manage and monitor the Department’s budget, including financial reporting
- Prepare and present quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the work of Public Affairs and Communications
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Masters degree in Communications and a Diploma in Journalism from a recognized institution with five years experience in a busy communications department programme-related environment
Or
- A Bachelors Degree in Communications and a Diploma in Journalism from a recognized institution with seven years experience in busy Communications Department. Programme-related environment.
- Good understanding of human rights
- Training in Report writing and editing
In addition the suitable candidates for the above positions should possess the following skills and attributes:-
- Good understanding of human rights
- Good organizational, writing, interpersonal, communication, analytical and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication and people management skills
- Flexibility and adaptability with a high degree of integrity
- Excellent computer skills in various computer packages
- Ability and readiness to work under pressure for and work long/odd hours
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, service providers and suppliers and other stakeholders.
KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.
If you possess the above qualities for any of the positions, please send your application Cleary indicating the position and the Ref No. on both the letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, a daytime telephone contact, and names and telephone contacts of three referees to reach us by 01st August 2012 to:
The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200, NAIROBI.
Senior Human Rights Officer (Public Affairs & Communication Department)
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