Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) was established by an Act of Parliament on 20th January, 1978 with the mandate to maintain, improve and regulate all scheduled seaports along Kenya’s Coast.
In this regard, the Authority manages the Port of Mombasa which is strategically placed to serve the commercial, agriculture and industrial hinterland of Kenya and the surrounding landlocked countries.
The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
Due to the tremendous growth in business, Kenya Ports Authority is seeking to recruit high calibre professionals to support and strengthen its workforce.
The successful candidates will fill the following positions:
Corporate Affairs Department
Senior Communications Officer (Internal Communication & Publications)
Grade HM2
1 Post
Overall Objective: Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, the job holder will be responsible for enhancing the Authority’s corporate identity/image through communication and promotion of goodwill and mutual understanding between the Authority and its various publics, especially the media, customers and the community.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Acting as a point of contact and liaison between KPA and various publics to enhance the Authority’s corporate image.
- Formulating and implementing new Public Relations and communication Strategies to help the Authority achieve its overall objectives.
- Co-ordinating the writing, editing and production of the Authority’s communication collaterals: newsletters, magazines and brochures, updates and other publications as may be necessary
- Recommending, planning and implementing informational and promotional strategies and tactics (campaigns) to enhance corporate visibility
- Planning, executing and ensuring standardization of all communication collateral, e.g. speeches, press releases, opinion pieces, briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, photography, videography, traditional and new media
- Ensuring the Authority’s events and activities are conducted to the best professional standards and are aligned with the overall corporate strategic plan and communications objectives
- Proactively monitoring activities and situations so as to detect issues before they emerge (Environmental scanning), particularly those issues which could impact negatively on the business reputation and devise appropriate communication strategies to address them
Requirements for the Post
- A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences plus a post-graduate Diploma in Journalism, Mass communication or Public Relations from a recognized institution
- Eight (8) years of relevant experience in a busy newsroom, a publishing organization, a strategic communications agency or a Public Relations/Communication Department of a busy organization, among others
Key Competencies
The preferred candidate must possess demonstrable qualities in the following areas:
- Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Good grasp of internal and external communication architecture and dynamics
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Ability to generate good press releases, key message pointers and speeches
- Knack for catchy headline writing
- Good photography skills with an excellent eye for good illustrative materials, including caption writing
- Ability to re-write copy and inject flair
- Good understanding of print and electronic production processes
- Ability to liaise with contributors to publications and ensure strict adherence to deadlines
- Ability to show creativity, initiative and good judgment
- Proficiency in Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet
Other Competencies
- Action and detail oriented
- Flair for Event Management
- Highly motivated to drive projects to completion
- Good sense of responsibility and accountability
- Ability to work independently and with urgency
- Ability to work long hours
How to Apply
Kenya Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and female candidates and People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) are encouraged to apply.
If your qualifications and career objectives match the requirements of any of the above positions, please submit your application with detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating your qualifications, experience, present position, e-mail address and mobile telephone number with copies of your certificates and testimonials on or before 17th July, 2015 to:
The Managing Director,
Kenya Ports Authority,
P.O. Box 95009- 80104,
Mombasa, Kenya.
Kenya Ports Authority,
P.O. Box 95009- 80104,
Mombasa, Kenya.