Class N/A

The incumbent is required to assist with leading the planning, coordinating and managing of the implementation of the national Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework in the Public Sector. Duties include: conducting systematic and comprehensive assessment of Ministries/Departments/Agencies to ensure alignment with the National Development Agenda; developing and implementing M&E systems, strategies, policies and frameworks; leading, coordinating and participating in M&E activities; organizing the functions of a team of professional and technical employees engaged in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects. Depending on work assignment the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.

The incumbent is required to create and produce images, logos, layouts for magazines, newsletters, brochures and other print pieces for the visual conceptualisation and graphic design of projects for the Ministry/Department.

The incumbent is required to conduct in-depth research and prepare, write and edit executive and other speeches, releases, articles, letters and other communication documents for use by the Ministry/Department. Duties involve researching material for writing assignments; submitting assignments within agreed timelines and ensuring relevance and currency of content.

The incumbent is required to contribute to the achievement of the communications targets of the Ministry/Department and assist in monitoring their implementation. Duties include coordinating media relations strategies, producing and disseminating materials for communicating information about the Ministry/Department and its services; coordinating the content of the intranet or external website and the production of a quarterly newsletter; disseminating reports and publications; and maintain an updated database of contacts and an effective communication system within the Ministry/Department. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.

The incumbent is required to play a key role in the implementation of the Ministry’s/Department’s corporate communications strategy and programmes. Duties include assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of these strategies and programmes; taking the lead on corporate media campaigns, public relations and other communications activities to generate consistent publicity results with clear targets and priorities and supervising lower-level staff engaged in related work. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.

This incumbent is required to develop, implement, direct and evaluate the Ministry’s/Department’s marketing and communications strategies and programmes including public relations, media relations, web site content and the Ministry’s/Department’s identity/image programme. Duties include planning, organising, directing and coordinating the work of staff engaged in the performance of related activities. Duties also include using communications as a vital component of the overall change management programme in support of the Ministry’s/Department’s initiatives amongst internal stakeholders and to inform clients, employees and the general public of initiatives and policies of government and of the Ministry/Department.

The incumbent is responsible for the identification, development and implementation of government’s communications policies, strategies and plans. Work includes formulating and reviewing policies and systems, monitoring and evaluating the implementation thereof and providing advice and guidance to line Ministries/Departments. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas listed.

The incumbent is responsible for supervising the work of staff engaged in the identification, development and implementation of government communications policies, strategies and plans. Work includes providing advice and guidance to Ministries/Departments on Government Communications policies, rules and procedures; creating positive internal and community relations and responding to queries from the media. The incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.

The incumbent is responsible for the development, design and implementation of the policy framework for the effective communication of Government Information and for Government Communications strategies and plans. The incumbent is required to provide expert advice to Ministries/Departments on Communications policies, systems, procedures, rules and regulations and monitors the development and implementation of Ministry/Department specific communication programmes.

The incumbent is required to provide paralegal support to Legal Officers in a Ministry/Department. Duties include researching laws; investigating facts; preparing pleadings, opinions and briefs; maintaining case files and assisting in the preparation of legal documents.