Umwanya w'akazi wa Communication Specialist at MINAGRI: (Deadline 25 August 2022)

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Communication Specialist at MINAGRI: (Deadline 25 August 2022)

Job description

– Develop the institution’s annual communication plan and ensure its implementation;
-Regularly gather Ministry’s information,manage and disseminate it to the relevant institutions through difference channels;
-Monitor media information related to the Ministry make sure responses are timely provided where necessary;
-Provide media and communication advice to Ministry;
-Develop and maintain positive relationships with different stakeholders, public and private media;
-Give opinions and recommendations to improve image and quality of the Ministry’s services;
– Cover conferences and prepare press releases for the various Institutional benefits;
-Support programs and tools designed to increase citizen engagement and stakeholder awareness;
-Write content for the Institutional website and ensure it is always updated;
-Create,edit, aggregate,and publish content from multiple internal and external sources.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations

3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Media

3 Years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Public Relations

1 Year of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Journalism

1 Year of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Communication

1 Year of relevant experience

Masters Degree in Media

1 Year of relevant experience

A holder of a Degree in any other field with professional experience in communication, media and/or public relations

5 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

Integrity
Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Resource management skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Networking skills
Leadership skills
Mentoring and coaching skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
Ability to develop coordination mechanisms and information sharing platforms
Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels
Research and critical thinking skills
Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely
Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination
Report writing and presentation skills
Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts
Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination;
Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude;