Chief Public Communications Officer

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.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• 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; and
• Possess advanced computer application skills.