Communications Officer

Key Skills and Competencies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field
  
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a Communication role.
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
  
• Experience developing / posting content on social media platforms
  
• Keen attention to detail and well organized
  
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software and other computer applications.
  
• Proficient in content management systems, and social media platforms.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Professional ethics and confidentiality
  

Key Skills and Competencies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field
  
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a Communication role.
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
  
• Experience developing / posting content on social media platforms
  
• Keen attention to detail and well organized
  
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software and other computer applications.
  
• Proficient in content management systems, and social media platforms.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Professional ethics and confidentiality
  

• Assist in the development and implementation of a digital communication and engagement strategy for the Council
  
• Support in the administration of the Council’s digital communication platforms
  
• Develop engaging and informative content for digital communications platforms in line with the Council communication and branding policies
  
• Initiate, drive and monitor social media campaigns as guided by the management
  
• Maintain an accurate and up to date database of social media audiences, posts and engagements
  
• Train, coach and mentor staff on digital communications
  

Programmes Communications

• Assist in development of input and output documents from Council activities
  
• Compile periodic programme reports in a timely manner
  
• Support the preparation of updates from programme work to inform public communications
  
• Assist in the development of programme information / publicity materials
  
• Support photography and videography during Council activities
  
• Prepare regular unit operations reports as guided by the supervisor
  

Digital Resources Development

• Support the management of the NCCK digital resources repositories (photographs, video and audio data)
  
• Support the editing of audio-visual material to generate content for digital communication platforms
  
• Attend Council events and generate digital communication content as required
  
• Research and generate content for the Council website and digital communication platforms
  
• Monitor best practices and emerging trends in social media and make recommendations for adjustment of the Council’s social media strategy as necessary