An officer at this level will head the Public Communication Unit in the County Government and will be responsible to the Director of Information and Public Communications.

Responsibilities or duties

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Identifying County Government events in a specific sectoral area that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
• Preparing and organizing fora 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 corporate image of the organization;
• Carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative publicity on County Government and developing appropriate interventions.
• Closely 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 by Kenyans on various topical issues on behalf of the County Government;
• Maintaining an effective and updated website; and facilitating printing of publicity materials.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication studies, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public relations, Information Science, International relations or any other social science
• Have 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;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Proficiency in computer application skills
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Be of high integrity, motivated, and a team player;
• Possess advanced computer application skills; and
• Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Experience needed

Minimum of three (3) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Remuneration: As per SRC Circular

• Identifying County Government events in a specific sectoral area that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
• Preparing and organizing fora 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 corporate image of the organization;
• Carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative publicity on County Government and developing appropriate interventions.
• Closely 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 by Kenyans on various topical issues on behalf of the County Government;
• Maintaining an effective and updated website; and facilitating printing of publicity materials.

• Proficiency in computer application skills
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Be of high integrity, motivated, and a team player;
• Possess advanced computer application skills; and
• Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

• Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication studies, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public relations, Information Science, International relations or any other social science
• Have 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;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks