Job Description
PRINCIPAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (CPSB 06) (1 POST)
Job Ref: KCPSB/PCO/03/12/05/23
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An officer at this level will be deployed in the Communication Directorate at
the County Headquarters and will report to the Director Communication. Duties
and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting the Assistant Director
Communications in: -
Gathering information on programmes, significant events in various sectoral
areas and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the Director
Communication for dissemination;
Carrying out research on local and national press on public opinion on the
County Government;
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;
Handling complex news, information and features that require objective
judgment.
Edit press releases/statements, keynote speeches, annual reports and other
key documents for the County.
Prepare talking notes and speeches for staff during media interviews and
press conferences
Any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
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Served in the grade of Chief Public Communication Officer or an equivalent
and comparable position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a
minimum period of three (3) years;
Bachelor’s Degree, in any of the following disciplines: - Mass Communication,
journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media
Studies/science or Photojournalism from a recognized institution; OR
Bachelor’s Degree in social Science with a Postgraduate Diploma in
Photojournalism, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations,
Communication Studies or Media Studies/Science from a recognized
institution;
Have a clear understanding of working of the media;
Have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized Institution;
Possess advanced computer application skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills’ and
Have demonstrated professional and managerial competence in information
work as reflected in work performance and results Shown merit and ability
as reflected in work performance and results.