Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 27, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
VACANCY NO. HC/03/2022: Deputy Director, Public Education Awareness And Corporate Communication

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
• A minimum of twelve (12) years' experience in relevant work in the Public Service or in the Private Sector with at least five (5) years' experience in a management role;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Fine Arts, Sociology, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, History, Anthropology, Education in Arts, Conservation, Communication Studies or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Fine Arts, Sociology, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, History, Anthropology, Education in Arts, Conservation, Communication Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Leadership course of not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Initiating and recommending policies relating to national heroes,
• Leading implementation of the Council's Communication strategy and all corporate communication activities designed to create, maintain and enhance a positive corporate image of the Council
• Recommending the approval of research proposals,
• Leading the Council's complaints handling and resultant statutory reporting in compliance with article 59(4) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011; and providing overall direction in the management of the Department;
• Spearheading the Council's Stakeholder management
• Recommending the Approvals, Coordinating and facilitating research in the department,
• Recommending the Approvals of all applications for exhibitions, cultural festivals, concerts and events, Evaluating recommendations for registration,
• Facilitating the overall coordination, planning of civic education and awareness in order to stimulate public discussion,
• Acting as the interface between the Council and the Media;
• Recommending Approvals, Reviewing and overseeing publications, audio visuals and books depicting respective roles of heroes,
• Recommending Approvals inventory of the country's history or the social life in the resource centers,
• Reviewing overall proposed designs and creation of commemorative items,
• Coordinating the branding of heroes which positions the country optimally in terms of heroism, pride, tourism and international relations,
• Establishing an integrated approach within the National government, County and Private sector towards local and international brand identity; and,
• Building national support for heroes within Kenya with the cooperation of Government, non-Governmental organizations and private sector



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through the recruitment portal recruitment.nationalheroescouncil.or.ke on or before close of business 10th February, 2023. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted and shall be required to download and dully fill the Heroes Council application for employment form, from the Heroes Council website. The Candidate will be required to produce originals of their Birth Certificate, National Identity Cards. Academic and Professional Certificate and transcripts during interviews.

National Heroes Council is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Chairman,
National Heroes Council

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