Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
MCPSB/02/2023/003
Duties and Responsibilities
• 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;
• Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;
• 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.
• In addition, the officer will be responsible for scheduling interviews with Government officials; managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events under the guidance of the head of the Public Communications Unit.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
• have served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position 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;
• attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
• have demonstrated professional and managerial competence 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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