Corporate Communication Officer Job Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)

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Job Description

This is the graduate entry level.

• Drafting press releases for response to media inquiries about the Authority;
• Arranging speaking engagements for the Authority’s leadership and maintaining contacts within the media;
• Media monitoring and maintaining relations with a specific entity like the press, the government, consumers or interest groups representing the agricultural sector;
• Supporting Digital & Media Relations including information sharing and invitations for AFA events;
• Collecting, receiving and communicating information that may inform AFA strategic direction of the agricultural industry;
• Preparing and submitting weekly, monthly and periodic reports within schedule and up to standard;
• Distributing press releases and media kits;
• Maintaining and regularly update data base and mailing list of all stakeholders;
• Monitoring the press on pertinent agricultural issues;
• Participating in organizing events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, workshops and fairs;
• Keeping calendars and diarize events (editorial, press conferences, events);
• Compiling, receiving complaints and updating the Authority’s complaints register;
• Compiling CSR and publicity reports and preparing proposals for Committee meetings;
• Conducting customer satisfaction surveys; and
• Preparing publicity, speeches and communication materials as advised.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or equivalent from a recognized university;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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How To Apply

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and clearance from Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.
• If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above positions, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your detailed curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
• Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit respective application in a sealed envelope marked “Recruitment indicating the position of interest” which must be received by or earlier than 24th February, 2025 at 12.00noon addressed to:
• The Director General
• Agriculture and Food Authority
• Tea House, 5 th Floor
• Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road
• P.O. Box 37962
• Nairobi

Or hand delivered to

• The Director General’s Office
• Agriculture and Food Agriculture
• Tea House on 5 th Floor
• Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road
• Nairobi

All candidates are requested to note the following:

• Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and committed to implementing the provisions of Chapter 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
•  It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

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