Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

About the role

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) is recruiting an Assistant Director, Corporate Communications for a full-time, on-site position in Nairobi. The role develops corporate communication strategies, prepares public statements, oversees content production and protects the organisation's public image. Applications are made online through the FRC website.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the development of corporate communications policy, strategy and procedures in line with the Kenya Information and Communications Act and the Centre's Strategic Plan
• Lead corporate communications initiatives and guide and approve departmental work plans and programs
• Develop the corporate communications plan and promote the corporate brand to build brand equity
• Manage editorial oversight of the website and other corporate communications tools, and manage content delivered through web, print and electronic media
• Lead media analysis and research surveys, and coordinate media liaison and responses to the media
• Advise management on communication protocols, speeches, presentations and other corporate messages, and review the communications budget
• Write newsletters, articles, video scripts, news updates, company collateral and press releases
• Support Corporate Reputation Management and Crisis Communications Planning
• Coordinate CSR programs, event logistics and visitor and mail services, and monitor front office service delivery
• Appraise direct reports, identify and mitigate departmental risks, and prepare periodic management reports

Required profile

• Cumulative 12 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years at the grade of Principal Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Management or a related discipline from a recognised institution
• Master's degree in the same fields from a recognised institution
• Certificate in a leadership course of at least four weeks from a recognised institution
• Membership in good standing of the Public Relations Society of Kenya or another recognised professional body, and a valid practicing license
• Demonstrated merit and ability shown in work performance