Job Summary
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
(i)Analyzing information on programmes, significant events and impact on the customers in a specific sectoral area;
(ii)Researching on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government on both local and international press and assisting in the development of appropriate strategies to address the situation;
(iii)Identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public; preparing and organizing for and where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted.
(iv)In addition, the officer will prepare media supplements, documentaries, press releases/media features.
(v)Regularly attend meetings at the Public Communications Office to deliberate on cross cutting issues that require to be centrally disseminated by the Office of Public Communications.
Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
(i)Have served in the grade of Principal Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period three (3) years;
(ii)Have a 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;
(iii)Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
(iv)Possess advanced computer application skills;
(v)Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
(vi)Be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player; and
(vii)Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Terms of Service:Permanent and Pensionable.
Remuneration:As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines
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