Director, Communication &Information Programme job at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
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Director, Communication &Information Programme

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Education, and Training , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ]

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Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

Deadline of this Job:
31 October 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Director, Communication &Information Programme

Job Reference Number: KNCU/21/2022

Purpose of the Job
The Director Communication and &Information Programme is responsible for coordination and promotion of freedom of expression, media development and access to information and Knowledge in line with UNESCO recommendations and to provide secretariat services to Communication and Information Programme and Experts Committee.

Remuneration Gross
pay Ksh. 260,336.00 - 331,937.00
Leave allowance –30% Basic Salary
Medical Allowance – As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
Group Life & Accident Cover - As per KNATCOM Medical Scheme
Terms Five-year Contract Renewable (subject to satisfactory performance), with Gratuity

Job Description

The Director Communication and Information Programme is responsible for the following functions:
• promote involvement in UNESCO’s activities the relevant line ministries, departments, agencies, organizations and individuals dealing in Communication and Information;
• ensure implementation of KNATCOM Communication and Information activities and budgeted programmes;
• promote linkages between UNESCO and; Government Ministries, Departments, Counties and State agencies, UNESCO Agencies, Civil Society, and the private sector concerned with
• communication and information;
• co-ordinate participation in international meetings on Communication and Information;
• promote dissemination of information on UNESCO prizes and awards to potential candidates and ensure their participation

Duties and responsibilities will entail:
• providing technical support in the development of communication and information policies;
• developing regular briefs and prompt communication on the section issues;
• developing budgets for the communication and information programme;
• developing budget and work plans for the implementation of communication and information programme activities within a given financial year;
• developing communication and information reports and publications for dissemination;
• ensuring accurate and appropriate reporting of UNESCO related activities in Kenya for dissemination to relevant stakeholders;
• undertaking capacity building in communication and information sector;

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Minimum twelve (12) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which must have been in management level;
• A Minimum Master’s Degree in of the following fields ; Communication, Arts, Social Sciences, Journalism or Media Studies from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Communication, Arts, Social Sciences, Journalism or Media Studies from a recognized institution;
• management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• proficiency in computer applications;
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance;


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education:
Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya National Commission for UNESCO on unesco.go.ke to apply


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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 31 October 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 14-09-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-09-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 14-09-2066
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