Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
• An officer at this level will head the Public Communications Directorate. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail
• Initiate or review of public communications policies and design of appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;
• Initiatee research on various public communication issues and developing appropriate interventions;
• Develop standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions.
• iidentifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
• preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
• Carrying out research based on both local and International press on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government and developing appropriate interventions
• preparing media supplements, documentaries, press release/media features;
• deployment of public communications personnel;
• succession planning as well as ensuring training and development of public communications personnel.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
• Have served in Job Group (‘N’) and above in the public service or its equivalent with continuousservice of twelve years;
• have a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• have a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030, Millennium Development Goals and the role of Public Communications in achievement of the same;
• possess strong leadership skills required at that level;
• possess good oral and written communications skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• be of high integrity, motivated and a team player; (possess advanced computer applications skills;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Have demonstrated a clear understanding of National and County development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Administrative Officers function;
• Be competent in computer application skills;
• Have excellent communication skills; and
• Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke , fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 16th January, 2023 at 11.59 P.M.
N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke  will be accepted.
Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
PLEASE NOTE: Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channels are; email address cpsb@kakamega.go.ke  and phone number 0713852573 ONLY.


All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION