This is a senior role within the County Government of Kitui, dedicated to managing public communications, media relations, and the corporate image of the entity. The terms of service are Permanent and Pensionable.
Salary Scale: Ksh. 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 x 6,070 – 130,700 x 6,370 – 137,070 p.m.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identifying County Government events in a specific sectoral area that requires packaging for dissemination to the media and the public.
- Preparing and organizing forums where County Government policies, programmes, and projects can be propagated and promoted.
- Gathering information on policies, programmes, significant events, and how they impact on customers and disseminating the same to the public/media.
- Ensuring proper projection of the corporate image of the entity.
- Carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative publicity on Government and developing appropriate interventions.
- Liaising with the Public Communications Office on cross-cutting issues that require harmonization and dissemination centrally.
- Liaising with the media in undertaking general public relations work including direct question and answer sessions on various topical issues.
- Maintaining an effective and updated Ministry/Department website.
- Facilitating printing of publicity materials for the Ministry/Department.
Requirements for Appointment
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Citizen of Kenya.
- Served in the grade of Assistant Director of Public Communications or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Have a Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Communications studies, Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Information Science, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
- Be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player.
- Possess advanced Computer Application Skills.
- Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
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