Entry Requirements:

An officer at this level shall report to Senior Manager, Corporate Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulate Kenya Forest Service Communication policy.
• Propose the implementation of new media technology policy.
• Design and implement customer service relations policy.
• Develop media relations policy.
• Develop KFS Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
• Design Kenya forest service corporate communication strategy.
• Provide editorial leadership for the Kenya Forest Service.
• Supervise production of Information, Education and Communication IEC materials e.g. newsletters.
• Direct formulation and implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Build and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advising Management on Public Communication policies and strategies.
• Providing oversight role in the Service brand image and positioning, tracking and measuring its performance to inform future activities
• Ensuring effectiveness of Public Relations and Communications programs including identifying appropriate metrics to track performance
• Developing and managing appropriate channels and partners to meet changing stakeholders’ needs and business goals
• Oversight role in public communication to ensure effective messaging that is well understood by specific target audiences.
• Oversee media engagement to ensure proper coverage of the Service role and functions
• Advise the Service on corporate branding through mass media advertising, outdoor displays and Information, Education & Communication IEC materials.
• Overseeing Audio and video production and dissemination of information through documentaries, radio programs and social media.
• Directing production of various publications including photography, drafting articles, design & layout of newsletters, books, and other printed literature in liaison with other directorates/departments.
• Promoting long term engagement of stakeholders in tree growing and forest conservation through facilitating appropriate Communication channels.
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching
• Responsible for resource mobilization for the Department

Additional Information:

Person specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations or other related fields of study from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Communication, Social Sciences, Journalism, International Relations or another relevant course from a recognized institution
• Management course of not less than four 4 Course weeks.  
• Ten 10 years relevant work experience out of which 3 years should be at the level of Principal Communications Officer/management or its equivalent
• Management course of not less than four 4 weeks.  
• Member of professional body –PRSK
• Proficiency in Computer applications

Key Competencies and skills

• Conversant with the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Member of a professional association such as PRSK
• Good oral and written communication skills in Kiswahili and English
• Good analytical skills
• Skills in resource mobilization and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in policy formulation
• Team player