ORPP Jobs Communications Officer

Communications Officer Job at the Office of The Registrar of Political Parties 

REF NO: ORPP6 /COM/ 2017

Responsibilities for the Communications Officer Job

• Contribute in the development of departmental work plan and budget estimates.
• Participate in the implementation of ORPP’s communication strategy and plan through the execution of the unit’s day to day operations.
• Prepare the initial drafts of content for the office website, and social media platforms under the direction of the Senior Communications Officer.
• Carry out the daily management and update of the Office’ social media platforms. v. Carry out daily media monitoring to track and report on any articles or newsletters mentioning ORPP or its stakeholders to inform proactive reputational management
  measures.
• Provide technical and administrative support during the preparation of communication tools including drafting of initial content and design as well as printing the tools for public functions and publicity events. vii.
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of the Information, Education and Communications materials. viii.
• Update and maintain ORPP’s media resource centre as instructed by the Senior Communications Office.
• Produce multimedia materials on office activities and archive existing content for future reference and use.
• Draft advertisements for publication in line with the requirements of ORPP.
• Draft press releases materials for review ad onward transmittal by the Senior Communications Officer.
• Ensure safe custody of all communication tools and materials.
• Participate in political parties and public sensitization activities.

Requirements for the Communications Officer Job

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Have Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:-
• Public Communication, Public Relations, Mass
• Communication, Journalism or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; have Certificate in Computer Applications Skills from a recognized institution; be a fully paid up member of a professional body e.g. PRSK.

How To Apply

A qualified candidate should submit:

An application letter, with detailed Curriculum Vitae (with names of three (3) referees and their mobile and e-mail contacts); a copy of National Identity Card; and copies of Academic Certificates, Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

A filled up ORPP Employment Form downloadable on our website www.orpp.or.ke. Candidates should post, hand deliver, or e-mail as attachments their applications, quoting the relevant Job Ref. No. and outlining how they meet requirements for the positions to:- The Registrar of Political Parties Lion Place, 1st Floor Karuna Close, Off Waiyaki Way, Westlands.
P.O. BOX 1131 – 00606 Nairobi
E-mail: careers@orpp.or.ke

Closing Date: 21st July, 2017, 5.00PM East African Time.