Job Description
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER II, JOB GROUP ‘CPSB 10’ (J) ONE (1) POST- Re-advertisement
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Requirements for Appointment
1. Be a Kenyan Citizen;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Practical knowledge in creative design using different applications;
1. Practical knowledge in videography and photography;
2. Practical knowledge in web design;
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
• Ability to interpret, inform and engage.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Research, compilation and presentation of basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications content for the County Government projects and activities;
2. Research various information sources for relevant material and cross-check information with appropriate staff as required;
3. Identify and prepare material for inclusion in appropriate Kitui County Government online space – website or social media handles;
4. Take photos and videos with captions for documentation of works during Kitui County Government events/activities;
5. Participate in the planning and coordination of major events in liaison with relevant departments/program;
6. Media support for Kitui County Government events including producing banners, posters and media stories;
7. Update website to include drafting and creating new pages using content management systems and editing of blogs;
8. Undertaking administrative and logistical roles of the communications portfolio; and
9. Any other duty as may be assigned by a competent authority.