Corporate Communications Officer Job Vacancy at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in Nairobi

Job Title: Corporate Communications Officer

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the above position

Job Role: To assist in the administration of the various communication activities in the section.

Responsibilities;

• Serve in Corporate Communication and coordinate all communication and events management activities by:
• Organising events as delegated by the Corporate Communication Manager
• Screening media and all publications with regard to KCAA activities o Drafting communication to internal and external publics as required, including press releases
• Responding to ad-hoc queries from external public
• Implementing and evaluating programmes of information relating to KCAA using appropriate communication tools.
• Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Director General from time to time.

Qualifications;

• A Bachelors Degree in Public Relations or in a relevant filed such as Communications/Marketing or a Degree in a relevant social science field with a diploma in Public Relations/Communications/Marketing from a recognized University.
• Experience
• 3 years experience gained in related areas such as events management, press relations, and public relations etc

Knowledge and Skills;

• Planning and organizing skills to effectively manage events
• Written communication skills to draft press releases
• An ability to differentiate between what can be communicated and how to communicate; requires diplomacy when information is sensitive
• Ability to develop professional, on-going relationships with internal and external publics

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified persons are requested to send: application letter quoting the job reference No. on the envelope and application letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed CV indicating current salary and expected salary, day time telephone and full contact details of three professional referees to

The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex - JKIA
P. O. Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 16th October 2013