Deputy Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communication at Judicial Service Commission

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution and its membership comprise of: The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson One Supreme Court judge; One Court of Appeal judge One High Court judge One Magistrate The Attorney General Two advocates (one woman and one man); O...
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Deputy Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communication

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 - 15 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding 

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No.10/2023

Job Purpose:

  • The job holder will be responsible for spearheading the formulation,implementation and review of Judiciary’s communications policies and strategies.

Reporting Responsibilities

  • The job holder is responsible to Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.

Area of Deployment:

  • The Job holder will be deployed to the Directorate Public Affairs and Corporate Communication.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Spearheading formulation, implementation and review of Judiciary’s communications policies and strategies; 
  • Spearheading and advising on communication in the Judiciary; 
  • Ensuring effective and efficient crisis communication management; 
  • Promoting public engagement; 
  • Managing corporate information gateways; 
  • Spearheading branding and production of promotional materials; 
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of strategies; 
  • Coordinating preparation of timely media supplements, appearances, documentaries, press releases and features; 
  • Managing the Judiciary’s digital platforms; 
  • Overseeing branding and publicity of the Judiciary for events; 
  • Spearheading the development and implementation of initiatives to promote Judiciary’s corporate image; 
  • Facilitating promotion of public awareness of Judiciary’s programs and processes; 
  • Coordinating development and dissemination of Information, Education and Communication materials; 
  • Facilitating research on public opinion towards the Judiciary; 
  • Overseeing Management of Judiciary Call Centers and Customer Care desks; 
  • Overseeing the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database/register; 
  • Undertaking, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the directorate annual budgetary allocations; and 
  • Overseeing Performance Management, mentoring, guidance and counseling of staff.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications 
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized university/institution; 
  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized university/institution; 
  • Membership of Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body; 
  • A course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution; 
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Meet the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience: 

  • Minimum Fifteen (15) years relevant work-experience with at least five (5) years in Middle Level Management.

Job Core Competencies:

  • Strategic Leadership & Good Interpersonal Skills; 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; 
  • Analytical & Negotiation Skills; 
  • Organizational and planning skills; 
  • Confidentiality and Integrity; 
  • Attention to details and accuracy; 
  • Rational Decision-Making Skills; 
  • Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and 
  • Research and Data Management Skills.

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application-

  • A letter of application;
  • A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any).
  • Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference;
  • Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents;
  • Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts;
  • Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph. 

TERMS OF SERVICE: Five (5) year contract  

Method of Application

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: - Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: www.jsc.go.ke/careers.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies during the interview: -

  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigation
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  • A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and
  • Clearance from relevant professional body. 

Applicants MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application and the same will be verified by relevant bodies.
The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 20TH JULY 2023 AT 5.00PM
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Interested and qualified? Go to Judicial Service Commission on www.jsc.go.ke to apply

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