Indigenous Kenyans were barred by law from growing tea until the dawn of independence when the legislation was repealed for the indigenous people to commence on tea growing. In 1960, the colonial government created the Special Crops Development Authority (SCDA) to promote growing of tea by Africans under the auspices of the ministry of Agriculture. After Independence , Kenya Tea Development Authority was formed through legal notice No.42 of 1964 and took over the liabilities and functions of the SCDA to promote and foster the growing of tea in small farms, which were previously said to be unviable in view of the expertise and costs required, as witnessed in the plantation sector. Since then the growing of tea by the small-scale sub-sector in Kenya has carved a niche for itself in the global tea trade. Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited was incorporated on 15th June 2000 as a private company under (CAP 486) of the laws of Kenya, becoming one of the largest private tea management agencies. The Agency currently manages 67 factories in the small-scale tea sub-sector in KenyaPosition scope Reporting to the Group Head, Corporate Affairs, the successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing the company’s corporate publicity and providing timely communication on events and issues. Duties and Responsibilities Managing KTDA’s Corporate image, stakeholder’s relationship media and internal communication. Develop and implement KTDA’s corporate communication strategy. Align communication initiatives with KTDA’s strategic plan. Position KTDA as the leading tea value chain organization Protect and strengthen KTDA’s corporate image. Monitor public perception of KTDA. Develop and manage a vibrant crisis communication plans. Coordinate CEO communication. Promote employee engagement through communication initiatives. Develop communication programmes targeting the various stake holders e.g. Tea Farmers County Governments, Regulators among others. Develop and enforce KTDA brand standards. Manage corporate publications and Provide leadership in Website management, Social media strategy, Digital campaigns and Online reputation management Developing print materials and branding strategies for employee use; Coaching and directing communication staff. Developing and distributing materials that may explain or convey the company’s policies or position on issues Preparing budgets and ensuring proper control Qualifications/Skills/Experience Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Journalism or any other related field; Minimum eight (8) years of experience in Communication, Journalism or Public Relations with at least 4 years at the management level; Member of PRSK Must have demonstrated ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant industry/sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate departmental goals Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines. Should have strong analytical skills and be result oriented Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader Must have management and Leadership skills Must have ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines Should have problem solving and decision making abilities Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle both internal and external communication Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the department Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages