Background

The Elgeyo Marakwet County Public Service Board recruits on merit, in an open and accountable process that reflects the face of the county.

Job Title

INFORMATION OFFICER III (PHOTOGRAPHER)

Department

Public Service,Devolution ,Admin,Comm,ICT & E-Government

Job Group

CPSB 11

Location

Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet

Number of Positions

2

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in sourcing for appropriate County information and communication content to disseminate to the public;
• Documenting County events through video, photography and press cuttings;
• Editing and dispatching information and communication for dissemination to the public and media under supervision of a senior officer;
• Preparing and placing radio, TV or Social media infomercials;
• Assisting in development of communications and media strategies;
• Organize press briefings, conferences and interviews with key County officials;
• Assist in hosting live coverage for County events on social media and any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements & Qualifications

• For appointment to this grade, an applicant MUST have: -
• Diploma in any of the following; Mass media, Journalism, Mass Communication, media techniques, media studies, Communication or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any other relevant subject or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated professional competence
• Good oral and written communication skills
• A member of the media Council of Kenya
• Proficiency with DSLR/Mirrorless Camera and other photography equipment’s
• Proficiency in Photo editing software e.g Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom etc.

• Assisting in sourcing for appropriate County information and communication content to disseminate to the public;
• Documenting County events through video, photography and press cuttings;
• Editing and dispatching information and communication for dissemination to the public and media under supervision of a senior officer;
• Preparing and placing radio, TV or Social media infomercials;
• Assisting in development of communications and media strategies;
• Organize press briefings, conferences and interviews with key County officials;
• Assist in hosting live coverage for County events on social media and any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

• Proficiency with DSLR/Mirrorless Camera and other photography equipment’s
• Proficiency in Photo editing software e.g Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom etc.
• Good oral and written communication skills

• Diploma in any of the following; Mass media, Journalism, Mass Communication, media techniques, media studies, Communication or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any other relevant subject or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated professional competence
• A member of the media Council of Kenya