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
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
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 21 st 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.”