Corporate Communications Officer at Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA)

• This is an entry level grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior officer.

• Assist in drafting press releases and responding to media inquiries about the Agency;
• Assist in arranging speaking engagements for the Agency’s leadership and maintaining contacts within the media;
• Assist in writing branding/marketing materials or coordinating promotional events;
• Assist in Media monitoring and maintaining relations with a specific entity like the press, the government, stakeholders or interest groups representing the NGOs sector;
• Assist in Event management and other stakeholder sensitization programs to develop charitable sector knowledge;
• Assist in managing Digital & Media Relations including information sharing and invitations for CWWDA events;
• Assist in Responding to all queries in respect of CWWDA from general public, media, special interest groups etc.;
• Assist in preparing and submitting weekly, monthly and periodic reports within schedule and up to standard;
• Assist in distributing press releases and media kits;
• Assist in maintaining and regularly update data base and mailing list of all stakeholders;
• Assist in preparing public relations materials to be used in various departmental events;
• Assist in monitoring the press on pertinent non-governmental organizations issues;
• Assist in organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, workshops and trade-fairs;
• Assist in keeping calendars and diaries events (editorial, press conferences, events);
• Proper filing, folioing and maintain Corporate Communication Division registry;
• Take news worthy photos for the Agency’s photo gallery;
• Assist in compiling, receiving complaints and updating the Agency’s complaints register;
• Assist in compiling CSR and publicity reports and preparing proposals for Committee meetings;
• Assist in organizing and execution of public relations campaigns and events;
• Assist in conducting customer satisfaction surveys; and
• Assist in editing publicity and communication materials as advised.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public relations, Communications, Journalism or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

• Applications through post office, hand delivery or through courier services should indicate the “position applied for” on top of the envelope, while email applications should have the subject as “the position applied for”.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Candidates who applied for similar positions in January 2024 are also encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Successful candidates will be required to submit valid compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority, a registered Credit Reference Bureau, Higher Education Loans Board and a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Coast Water Works Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and youth, women, marginalized, minority groups and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

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