Principal Public Communications Officer
Location | Kericho County, Kenya |
Date Posted | January 31, 2021 |
Category |
Communication
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | KES |
Description
VISION A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.
JOB GROUP ‘N’ (2 POSTS)
Duties and Responsibilities;
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
- Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination;
- Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;
- Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.
- Scheduling interviews with Government officials and other stakeholders;
- Managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events under the guidance of the Head of the Public Communications Unit.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Have served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
- Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
- Possess advanced computer application skills;
- Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
- Have demonstrated professional and managerial competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines