Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 25, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Principal Public Communications Officer .

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i)Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination;
(ii)Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;
(iii)Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.
(iv)Scheduling interviews with Government officials and other stakeholders;
(v)Managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events under the guidance of the Head of the Public Communications Unit.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i)Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
(ii)Have served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
(iii)Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
(iv)Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
(v)Possess advanced computer application skills;
(vi)Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
(vii)Have demonstrated professional and managerial competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of detailed curriculum vitae, Academic and Professional certificates, Testimonials, National Card or Passport and clearance certificates indicating the position applied for on top of the envelop and addressed to:
Office of the Governor
Kericho County
P.O Box 112-20200
Kericho
Kericho County residents are required to indicate their Constituency and ward of Residence. Hand delivered applications can be submitted at the Office of the Governor located at County Headquarters.
NB: Kericho County is an equal opportunity employer non-dominant groups, persons with disabilities, youth and women are encouraged to apply

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