Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament, the National Museums and Heritage Act, 2006 No. 6 of 2006. NMK is a multi-disciplinary institution whose role is to collect, preserve, study, document and present Kenya’s past and present cultural and natural heritage. This is for the purposes of enhancing knowledge, appreciation, respect and sustainable utilization of these resources for the benefit of Kenya and the world, for now and posterity. .

Duties and responsibilities
The position holder will report to the Director General and will be tasked with:
• Setting Public Relations/Communication objectives that will raise awareness, visibility and profile of the organization
• Conducting strategic long-range planning and implementation of public/media relations ‘ strategies and/or initiatives including annual Public Relations/Communication strategy and plan
• Building contacts and consultation with executives, media representatives and special interest groups
• Evaluating the Public Relations /Communication plan to ensure compatibility with overall corporate objectives, plans and resources allocation
• Ensuring the proper implementation of Public Relations /Communication plan
• Directing public relations activities for the organization; forecasting and advising management on public attitudes, opinion and perceived image of the organization
• Ensuring implementation and review of Public Relations/Communication policies
• Developing public relations strategies/plan in line with NMK policy
• Fostering beneficial business partnerships with other organization stakeholders
• Developing individual skills and team working, monitor performance and periodically evaluate the results of the team working within Public Relations Department
• Accounting for the financial resources allocated to, raised and generated within the department

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications requirements:
For appointment to this position, an officer must;
• Must have served in the grade of Senior Public Relations Officer or its equivalent for a period of not less than five (5) years in a reputable organization
• Be in possession of at least a relevant Masters Degree in Marketing or Public Relations
• Be a member of a professional body; PRSK or Marketing Society
• Must have shown merit and ability in his/her job performance
• Have a strong interpersonal, leadership, strategic planning and management skills
• Have shown ability and merit in job performance
• Be computer literate
Terms of service: Three (3) years contract renewable based on output and mutual agreement

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Qualified and interested applicants may apply enclosing a detailed resume, copies of academic and professional certificates plus testimonials, names and addresses of referees. The applications should be addressed to:
Director General,
National Museums of Kenya,
P.O. Box 40658-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
So as to be received not later than 21st August, 2020.
Applicants are required to submit their applications alongside clearances from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigation, Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Board.
“NMK is an equal opportunities employer.”

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