Purpose of the job:

Reporting to the Director – Communication, the Deputy Director – Communication will be responsible for the implementation and management of communication channels and opportunities with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that key messages about the Office of Auditor-General (OAG) reach the intended stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the execution of the external and internal communication policies and adherence to set standards across the Office;
• Implement the external and internal communication programmes to support key stakeholders and media relations efforts so as to give the Office the required positioning and visibility;
• Implement all internal and external digital communication for the Office to ensure quality output on outgoing messages;
• Review media commentary and analysis of the print, electronic and social media of the Office;
• Produce press releases, briefs, case studies, articles and speeches on behalf of the Office;
• Prepare Information, Education and Communication materials that positively represent the Office;
• Draft formal speeches for top management to present at formal events involving the Office;
• Coordinate OAG formal events and protocol to internal stakeholders across the institution;
• Monitor the individual staff performance in line with quality standards and timelines to ensure the achievement of the Unit objectives;
• Coach and mentor staff members within the Unit to enhance work performance as set out in the appraisal schemes;
• Gather information on programmes and significant events that impact on customers, and forward the same to the head of Communications for dissemination;
• Edit stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaise with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Auditor – General.

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Media or any other relevant discipline from a recognized institution;
• A post graduate qualification in PR, Communications, Journalism, Mass media or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Media Studies, Business Management or any other related relevant discipline from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Senior Management Course (SMC) or its equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Registered member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya of good standing;
• Minimum 12 years’ experience, five (5) of which should be in a Position of Manager – Communications or equivalent position.

All applications must be emailed to the email address indicated for each position. No physical applications will be received.

director_hrandadmin@oagkenya.go.ke

1. Applicants must attach the following documents:

Application Form

1. Application Form clearly indicating the post applied for, full name of the applicant, National ID Card No, Telephone Number and email address.
2. Academic and professional certificates
3. Other relevant testimonials
4. Clearance certificates from the following bodies:
   1. Directorate of Criminal Investigations
   2. Credit Reference Bureau
   3. Kenya Revenue Authority
   4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
   5. Higher Education Loans Board where applicable

NOTE:
It is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job applications. The Office shall take appropriate action on any applicant who shall be found to have presented false information and/ or documents.

The Office of the Auditor-General is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to have diversity in the workforce in line with the Constitution. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Closing Date : 25th May, 2021