Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC), a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and fisheries, seeks dynamic and result oriented persons to fill the following positions in its establishment.

Public Relations Manager

Ref: HR/PRM/002/2016

Scope of duty: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

The PRM is responsible for preparing and implementing Public Relations Strategies and programmes in line with the Corporation Strategic Plan.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Age 33 – 55 years
• Should have Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and Diploma in Mass Communication/Public Relations or Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations.
• Should have 5 years experience in senior management or similar position.
• Masters degree an added advantage.
• Should be computer literate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Should be a person of witty inventions and creation.
• Should posses outstanding abilities in dealing with people of diverse cultural background.

Key Result Areas

• Developing and nurturing a strong positive image of the Corporation both internally and externally.
• Formulating and implementing public relations strategies and programmes for the Corporation in line with the overall Corporate Strategic Plan.
• Responsible for developing, cultivating and sustaining good working relations among the staff, the media and the general public.
• Spearheading issuing of press releases, reaction to Media issues and proactive media reporting.
• Spearhead updating of ADC Website in consultation with ICT Department.
• Establishing Public Relations network with various stakeholders, individuals other organisations and Government bodies, in image promotion and close partnership.
• Responsible for production of publications, including newsletters, brochures and other reports in liaison with the Chief Executive Officer’s office.
• Responsible for Corporation’s annual events such as ASK shows, field days and other national events in the calendar year.
• Making travelling arrangements for the Chief Executive and the Board Members.
• Supervising and training staff within the Public Relations Department on public relations ethics and other related on-the-job training.

Interested candidates should apply, quoting the position reference number on the envelop, attach certified copies of their academic and professional certificates and must submit current clearance certificates of:-, Good Conduct, Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Form, Higher Education Loans Board, Credit Reference Bureau, copy of national identification card/passport detailed resume giving telephone contact, e-mail address, names and contacts of three (3) referees and expected salary on or before 16th December, 2016 to:-

The Managing Director
Agricultural Development Corporation
P.O. Box 47101-00100
Nairobi

or drop at Development House, 10th floor

ADC is an equal opportunity employer

Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.