Job Description

Kenya National Library Service (knls) Board is a statutory body of the Government of Kenya established by an Act of Parliament, Cap 225 of the Laws of Kenya in April 1965.

The Board’s mandate is to develop, promote, establish and equip libraries in Kenya.

The State Corporations Act Cap 446 of the laws of Kenya also guides the Board in its operations.

Applications are invited to fill the following position: –

Marketing Officer 1

Scale 7

(1 Post)

Job Ref. No. KNL/HQ/AD/180 C/110

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

This position reports to the Senior Marketing and Communications Officer.

The Marketing Officer I will implement the marketing departments plans in growing library membership, increasing awareness, participation in events, trade fairs and exhibition, updating the social media sites and ensure quality service delivery to all stake holders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare periodic plans and budgets


• Prepare publicity materials and maintain media database


• Collate information media coverage


• Prepare and edit the in-house newsletter, speeches and reports


• Responsible for events organization


• Implement marketing and communications plans and programs


• Carry out knls branding programs and handle library’s collateral materials


• Conduct library’s market research and prepare periodic marketing reports


• Implement a wider user outreach policy


• Ensure quality service delivery


• Responsible for physical assets assigned by knls organization


• Periodic update and management of knls website

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from a recognized University


• Three (3) years professional experience in Marketing


• Literacy in ICT applications


• Membership of Marketing Society of Kenya and in good standing.

Requirements and Attributes

• Web and internet marketing skills


• Graphic Designing skills


• Good public relations skills


• Good report writing skills


• Good Communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Applicants should submit seven (7) hard copies of their application which should include the application letter, CV, Certified copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, integrity clearance certificates and copy of National ID/Passport and three (3) names of referees one of whom should be the current / last employer addressed to:

The Director
Kenya National Library Service
P.O Box 30573-00100,
Nairobi

Applicants should indicate the Job Reference number for the position applied for on the envelope

and deliver to the knls Headquarters office, Ngong Road, Maktaba Kuu Building, Community Area, Tel. 0722860567

and a soft copy emailed to knls@knls.ac.ke.

knls is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.

Only successful applicants will be acknowledged.

Applications should be received at knls Headquarters, Ngong Road, Community Area, Maktaba Kuu Building not later than 5.00 p.m. on 25th March 2022.

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