Corporate Communications Officer

The National Crime Research centre is a State Corporation established by the National Crime Research Act No. 4 of 1997. Its mandate is to carry out research into the causes of crime and its prevention and to disseminate research findings and recommendations to agencies concerned with the administration of criminal justice for purposes of policy planning and formulation.

The Centre is seeking to recruit highly competent proactive and self-driven individuals to fill the following positions of:

VACANCY/POST NO. NCRC/13/8/2025

Corporate Communications Officer (NCRC6) One (1) Post.

The appointment shall be Permanent and Pensionable. This is the entry and training grade for degree holders in this cadre. An officer in this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in:

(i) Preparing speeches, media briefs and newsletters;
(ii) Maintaining online presence through the website and social media pages;
(iii) Ensuring website is regularly updated;
(iv) Overseeing the branding of NCRC;
(v) Developing corporate Information, Educational and Communication (IEC) materials;
(vi)Documenting events through videography, photography and press cuttings;
(vii) Packaging and disseminating publications, content and events using the appropriate formats and media; and
(viii) Developing and updating media and stakeholder mailing list.

a) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(ii) Proficiency in computer applications; and
(iii) Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

b) Skills and competencies

(i) Interpersonal relationship skills;
(ii) Analytical skills;
(iii) Report writing skills;
(iv) Communication skills; and
(v) Ability to work in a team.