Deputy Director, Corporate Communication (1 Position) at Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is a state corporation under section 3 of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act of 2013. The role of the Authority is to Regulate, Develop and Promote Scheduled Crops value chains, for increased economic growth. The Act consolidates the laws on the regulation and promotion of agriculture and makes provision for the re…Deputy Director, Corporate Communication (1 Position)Job DescriptionDuties and responsibilities will entail:
  • Coordinating the development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, plans, programmes, procedures and frameworks on corporate communication;
  • Managing stakeholder relations and linkages through stakeholder engagement forums, and customer care;
  • Coordinating the preparation of advisory for management on policies and strategies for promoting service visibility and corporate image;
  • Monitoring the media on matters affecting the Authority and the sector and advising management appropriately;
  • Coordinating official communication with the media, coverage of Authority's events and activities, and maintaining an audio-vision library for organizational events;
  • Coordinating the development and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy, Programmes and activities to enhance visibility of the Authority;
  • Coordinating participation in public functions and corporate events of the Authority;
  • Coordinating service delivery and complaints management systems for the Authority in line with prevailing guidelines;
  • Advising and supporting Directorates and Departments on the implementation of communication programs
  • Overseeing the preparation of newsletters, speeches, publications, handbooks, brochures, annual reports, calendars and other materials;
  • Approving updates to the Authority's website and digital platforms, facilitating interdepartmental communications and managing external communications;
  • Overseeing the development of suitable communication strategies to mitigate prevailing crisis;
  • Convening and chairing public relations and media related meetings;
  • Coordinating content creation such as editing and approving blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels;
  • Leveraging on social media by creating, managing and growing the Authority's presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant online properties;
  • Coordinating the development of networks with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers;
  • Coordinating the establishment and implementation of mechanisms for obtaining customer feedback;
  • Coordinating the development of an effective customer service system and a customer service charter; and
  • Providing technical advice in matters pertaining to corporate communication in the Authority.
Person SpecificationFor appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –
  • A minimum period of fifteen (15) years cumulative relevant work experience with a relevant organization and at least three (3) years in a management role;
  • Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Demonstrated competence in work performance; and
  • Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
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