Public Communications Officer I

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathering information on programmes and significant events
• Editing stories on various topical issues in a specific sectorial area;
• Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern
• Scheduling interviews with Government officials;
• Managing assigned projects and programmes under the guidance of the head of the unit/ section; and

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• have served in the grade of Public Communications Officer II 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: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
• be proficient in Information Communication Technology including use of internet and intranet services.