Kitui County is located 170Km to the South East of Nairobi City. It covers an area of about 30,496 km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni Counties to the West, Tana River County to the East, Taita-Taveta County to the South, and Embu and Tharaka- Nithi Counties to the North. it is about two and half hours’ drive from Nairobi and 30 minutes flight by a chopper. Population: 1,147,200 Female: 602,002 Male: 545,195 Growth Rate: 2.1% The Kitui Vision for Economic and Social Transformation Following its mandate as a County, The County Government of Kitui developed this long-term development blue print, “Kitui Vision for economic and social transformation” aimed at guiding its economic and social development for the next ten years up to the year 2025. The envisaged County long-term development blue print covers the economic and investment zones which were endorsed by stakeholders in November 2013.

JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 11’ (H)

No of Positions:

3

Terms of Service:

Permanent & Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenya Citizen;
2. Diploma in Information Communication, Journalism or its equivalent from a recognised Institution;
3. Practical knowledge in creative design using different applications;
4. Practical knowledge in videography and photography;
5. Practical knowledge in web design; and
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interpret, inform and engage.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Research, compile and present basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications content for County Government of Kitui projects and activities;
2. Research various information sources for relevant material and cross-check information with appropriate staff as required;
3. Identify and prepare material for inclusion in appropriate County Government of Kitui online space – website or social media handles;
4. Take photos and videos with captions for documentation of our work during County Government of Kitui events/activities;
5. Participate in the planning and coordination of major events in liaison with relevant departments/program;
6. Media support for County Government of Kitui events including producing banners, posters and media stories;
7. Update website to include drafting and creating new pages using content management systems and editing of blogs;
8. Undertaking administrative and logistical roles of the communications portfolio; and
9. Any other duty as may be assigned by a competent authority.

Salary Scale:

The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to the above positions will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Important information to all applicants

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
2. Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies:
   • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
   • Higher Education Loans Board
   • Kenya Revenue Authority
   • Credit Reference Bureau
   • Directorate of Criminal Investigation

Submit Applications, CV's, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents  sealed in an envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side to:

The Board Secretary,
Kitui County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200,
Kitui.

Closing Date : 4 August. 2021