SRC Principal Communication Officer (Electronic Media) Job in Kenya

SRC Principal Communication Officer (Electronic Media) Job in Kenya
February 19, 2015 Job Description

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is an independent Commission established under Article 230 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, with the mandate to set and regularly review the Remuneration and Benefits of all State Officers and to advise the National and County Governments on the Remuneration and Benefits of all other Public Officers.
In carrying out its mandate, the Commission has to take into account the principles of; fiscal sustainability of the public compensation bill, attraction and retention of requisite skills for service delivery, productivity and performance, transparency and fairness and equity.

The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant position:


Principal Communication Officer (Electronic Media)
SRC 6
(1 Position)

Job Summary: The incumbent will assist the Deputy Director of Corporate Communication and interface with internal and external stakeholders for the successful implementation of public education and communication programmes related to the activities of the Commission.


Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and implementation of the Commission’s communication strategy, media policy, production policies and standards and multimedia applications and adhering to communications and branding standards.
Assist in organizing press conferences, media coverage and attending to media enquiries.
Draft news release.
Plan communications messages, formats, and designs which meet SRC’s needs and have impact with the intended audience(s).
Assist in producing and managing content for documentary, educational videos and infomercials that can be used across digital platforms, including website, social media and electronic media.
Operate video and photo (stills) cameras and audio recorders.
Edit, archive and retrieve multimedia resources.
Avail multi-media resources to users such as media and webmaster.
Maintain and upgrade multi-media equipment and software.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelors’ degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences or the equivalent from a recognized university.
A post-graduate qualification in Public Relations, Multimedia Design or Journalism is an added advantage.
Adequate knowledge of Kenya’s media scene.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in media production.
Excellent creative skills.
Membership to a relevant professional body.
Key Competencies
Knowledge of electronic media issues, social marketing theory and practice, communications strategies and implementation and behavioural sciences.
Experience in TV/Radio production.
Knowledge of marketing, public relations, advertising, promotion and other marketing communication methods.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Proficiency with graphics, especially Adobe Photoshop.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum vitae,copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the position of………..(indicate the position applied for)” and mailed OR delivered to:

The Commission Secretary
Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Williamson House 6th Floor
4th Ngong Avenue
P.O. Box 43126 – 00100
NairobiYou should also indicate your current salary and give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email address.
The Commission will carry out reference checks and vetting before a successful candidate is given an offer of appointment.Deadline for application 5th March, 2015

All applicants for these positions must be compliant with Chapter 6 of the Constitution on integrity and leadership and Article 232 on values of the Public Service. Salaries and Remuneration Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Qualified persons irrespective of their gender, age, race, culture, religion or disability are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.