Public Communications Officer (AFGM 7) at Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board

Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us The Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board (herein after referred to as "the Board”) is a semi autonomous government agency that was established in December 2013 following the enactment of the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2011. It is in the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs.
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Public Communications Officer (AFGM 7)

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 

Vacancy No. AFGM/13/2023 (1post)-Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing public communications strategies, policies and programmes;
• Collecting and collating information on articles in the media pertaining to the board and writing reports;
• Preparing media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and feature articles;
• Screening media and publications touching on the board, responding to queries from the public;
• Assisting in editing publications and media liaison;
• Participating in preparing and organizing forums to promote and propagate the board’s agenda;
• Participating in organizing corporate events and launches;
• Collecting information on communication needs assessment, perceptions, attitude, corporate reputation and recommend intervention measures; and
• Assisting in media commentary and analysis of print, electronic and social media.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

• Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science plus a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application skills.

Method of Application

APPLICATION PROCEDURE;

Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit their applications including a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees together with duly filled AFGMB Employment Application Form. The form should be downloaded from the Board’s website www.antifgmboard.go.ke

The applications should be emailed to recruitment@antifgmboard.go.ke or hand delivered in a clearly marked envelope and addressed to the undersigned not later than 5:00pm, on 11th December, 2023.

The Chief Executive Officer
Anti-FGM Board
P.O. Box 54760-00200
Kenya Railways SRBS Building, Block ‘D’ 2nd Floor NAIROBI