Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Initiate, review public communications policy and design appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;
• Initiate research on various Public Communication issues and developing appropriate interventions and response;
• Coordinate internal and external communications;
• Develop standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions;
• In charge of the county’s digital communication platforms and social media management;
• Developing timely strategies for management of public relations, media and or branding crisis from time to time;
• Editing and proofreading government related publications and other pre-press materials to ensure quality;
• Provides professional leadership in the management of relations between the county, the public, the media and other stakeholders;
• Advise the Executive on Public and International Relations relevant to the County functions and ensure the County promotes a positive cooperate image;
• Coordinate the entire County’s corporate affairs, activities and development;
• Provide media coverage to the County functions and overseeing the functioning of the county media center;
• Organize and manage press release, press conferences, writing guest columns; and preparing official quality speeches, talking notes, presentations and briefs for H.E. The Governor and other top government officials;
• Produce and communicate publications on the County programs, activities and investment opportunities
• Establish and manage a database of news and information; and
• Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have served in the grade of Assistant Director of Public Communications or its equivalent in the wider Public service for a minimum period of three (3) years and has been in continuous service for a period of not less than ten (10) years or served in a comparable and relevant position in the private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years at senior management level in a large organization.
• Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Information Sciences or Journalism or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism from a recognized institution.
• Have experience of at least ten (10) years in a communication or media position;
• Have Certificate in Computer Applications;
• Knowledge of a foreign language will be an added advantage;
• Be abreast with current affairs and public sentiments;
• Have proven communication, writing, editing and proficiency skills;
• Have proven knowledge and understanding of print, broadcast and online media;
• Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

• Remuneration and benefits for all the positions advertised will be in line with guidelines issued from time to time by the Salaries Remuneration Commission.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Women and People living with disability are encouraged to apply, clearly indicating the type of disability
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Applicants are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Shortlisted candidates who will be contacted will be required to provide copies of relevant documents from underlisted authorities.

• Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Ethics And Anti-Corruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Director Of Criminal Investigation (DCI)

Applicants should submit an application letter together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents. All applications should be made either electronically through the County website: http://www.homabay.go.ke/career , or physically delivered to the Office of The Governor, indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope addressed to:
The Selection panel
Executive Office of the Governor,
Homa Bay County Government,
P.O Box 469-40300, Homa Bay

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