Administration and Office SupportContractorMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
The Deputy Director of Protocol and Events will assist the Director responsible for protocol in managing and overseeing protocol processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines within the Office of the Governor.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implementing Office of the Governor protocol processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Planning and organizing incoming and outgoing Office of the Governor visits.
Maintaining contacts of local and foreign stakeholders.
Coordinating protocols of all VIP ceremonies, meetings, and special events.
Organizing and coordinating official events.
Coordinating processing of passports and other travel documents.
Receiving, accompanying, and seeing off official delegations and Office of the Governor guests.
Engaging with government officials and other stakeholders on events planning.
Preparing periodic departmental reports.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen.
Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations, Project Planning, or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in a senior position in the Public Service or Private Sector in the portfolio applied for.
Be a strategic thinker and results-oriented.
Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.