Vacancy title:
Public Communications Officer I - Governor Office
Jobs at:
Machakos County Public Service BoardDeadline of this Job:
24 February 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
MCPSB/02/2023/015
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed at the ministry headquarters or in a public communications office. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail gathering information on programmes and significant events, editing stories on topical issues in a specific sectoral area, liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern, scheduling interviews with government officials and managing assigned projects and programmes under the guidance of the head of the unit/section.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
• have served in the grade of public communications officers II or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three(3) years;
• have a post graduate diploma in any of the following disciplines, in the case of holders of general social science degrees: mass communications, communication studies, public relations, journalism, international relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognised institution/university; and
• possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• be proficient in information communication and technology including use of internet and intranet services; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to fill the Online application form accessible from Machakos County Public Service Board Portal through the following link: http://machakos.go.ke/jobs
Note that all applications must be submitted electronically.
Applicants should upload certified scanned copies of their academic certificates, professional Certificates from tertiary institutions and National Identification Cards. All applications must be received on or before 24th February, 2023 5:00 PM.
Note: The Candidates will be required to:
• Produce originals of their National identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Candidates with foreign Qualifications should get clearance from the Commission for University Education (CUE)
It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
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