Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 07, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities.
• Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy; editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public
• Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectorial area and the impact on publics
• Liaising with media and other publics;
• Reviewing and editing of speeches;
• Implementation of customer satisfaction survey;
• Undertaking public communications research;
• Scheduling interviews and press conferences and providing content to the County portal website.
• Manage and articulate the County’s social media agenda and develop new avenues to crystallize the Busia County’s footprints on the web.

Requirements for appointment
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public relations, Corporate, communication Studies, Media Studies/Sciences, Photojournalism/Photography, Film/Television/Radio production, International/Relations, social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution
• Have served in the position of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or in a comparable position in the private sector or social industry for a minimum period of three (3) years
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya
• possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• possess advanced computer application skills; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Mandatory Additional requirements
• All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
• KRA Tax compliance certificate
• Clearance from HELB
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• CRB clearance certificate

All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Monday 24th April, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.

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