The Coffee Board of Kenya (CBK) is a State Corporation established under the Coffee Act No. 9 of 2001.
The Board is a non- Profit, Regulatory & Service oriented, Corporate body under the Ministry of Agriculture & is charged with the responsibility of Promoting competitiveness in the Coffee Industry, Production, Processing and Branding of Kenyan Coffee and generally to regulate the Coffee Industry in the Public interest.
The Board wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result- oriented and self driven individuals:
1. Head - Corporate Communications
Ref: CBK/HCC/11/04/2012
Scale CBK 11
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Officer shall be responsible for the Management of Internal & External Communication including:
The Board is a non- Profit, Regulatory & Service oriented, Corporate body under the Ministry of Agriculture & is charged with the responsibility of Promoting competitiveness in the Coffee Industry, Production, Processing and Branding of Kenyan Coffee and generally to regulate the Coffee Industry in the Public interest.
The Board wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result- oriented and self driven individuals:
1. Head - Corporate Communications
Ref: CBK/HCC/11/04/2012
Scale CBK 11
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Officer shall be responsible for the Management of Internal & External Communication including:
- Implement the Board’s Corporate Communication Policy and Strategy;
- Develop , Implement and oversee Communication programs that effectively promotes the Board’s image;
- Liaise and maintain relations with media and develop Media relations strategies ;
- Prepare Presentations, Speeches & Media briefs for the Managing Director and the Board
- Research and Prepare Articles to be placed in Local and International Media;
- Plan and organize Corporate events including CSR activities, Corporate day e.t.c;
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to generate relevant media feedback;
- Coordinating the Preparation and Editing of Board’s Publications including brochures, Fliers, newsletter, Magazines;
- Activate and monitor Communication through Social Media 10) Ensure the Board’s website is continuously updated;
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Degree in Mass Communication, Public Relation, Journalism or any other relevant field(s) from a recognized institution
- Post graduate diploma in Public Relations/ Corporate Communications
- At least three (3) years experience in a similar position in a reputable organization
- Must be of pleasant personality and High Integrity
- Ability to articulate issues and fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Knowledge of Government operating systems
- Must possess excellent computer and presentation skills
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the reference number on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three (3) referees and daytime telephone contact, copies of Academic and Professional certificates & Testimonials.
The applications should reach the undersigned on or before Wednesday 18th April 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Coffee Board of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity employer.
The Managing Director
Coffee Board of Kenya
P.O. Box 30566 – 00100
Nairobi
Head - Corporate Communications , Coffee Board of Kenya (CBK)
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