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Date Posted: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Communication Specialist

Job Purpose:
The Communications Specialist will work within the MoES communications Structures in planning, designing, implementing and carrying out USEEP communication activities, including the development of a communications strategy and plan. S/he will draft information, content and/or products for public access, create and maintain the USEEP public communication information systems on the MoES social platforms (such as Twitter, MoES website, Facebook, etc.), in accordance with the Bank's communication and media guidelines. The specialist shall ensure timely and regular information dissemination and sharing of information to stakeholders and will be the focal media liaison officer for the project

Qualification, Experience and Competencies:
• A Master's degree in Development Communication and 5 years' experience or a Bachelor's degree and 10 years' experience in communication, journalism, public relations, media studies from a recognized University.
• A Post Graduate Degree in a communication, public relations or journalism related field will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrable professional work experience in development project communication, as a journalist or a public relations practitioner
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Proven ability to develop information, education and communication materials Demonstrable experience in development and implementation of development communications strategies
• Work experience in the Public Sector or large private organization or Non-Government Organization is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in effectively managing relationships with me government officials, the public and development partners is an added advantage.
• A working knowledge of media relations, social media management events planning is required.
• Strong organizational skills, analytical abilities and initiative prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain collegial relations with press media contacts
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective team relations.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively plan a variety of differ events directed at promoting publicity for the project.
• Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and executing duties.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified Individuals should submit sealed applications accompanied with certified copies of their academic documents and detailed Resume giving full details of the applicants' education, qualifications, experience, three referees with their full address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate's full address, telephone number and e-mail to the address below;

The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education and Sports; and delivered to
Ministry Registry,
Plot 9/11 King George VI Way,
Embassy House,
4 Floor, Room I,


Not later than 5:00pm on 22 August, 2022 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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