Job Description
PRINCIPAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION OFFICER V/NO.50/2023 (NPS CIVILIAN)
-(1 POST)
Gross salary: Consolidated (NPSC Scale 6)
Leave allowance: As per NPSC approved rate
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided in the NPSC Medical Scheme
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities;
i. 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;
ii. Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;
iii. 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;
iv. Scheduling interviews with Government officials;
v. Managing assigned projects/programmes, and
vi. Organizing events under the guidance of the head of the Public
Communications Unit.
Requirements for Appointment;
i. Holds a Masters’ Degree in Mass communication, Internal Relations,
Communication studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, Journalism,
Social sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a
recognized university;
ii. Holds a Bachelors’ degree in Mass communication, Internal Relations,
Communication studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, Journalism,
Social sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a
recognized university;
iii. Holds a Post graduate diploma in any of the following: Mass communication,
Internal Relations, Communication studies, Information Sciences, Public
Relations, Journalism or Social sciences;
iv. Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political
environment in Kenya;
v. Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and
Kiswahili;
vi. Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
vii. Have eight (8) years working experience, three (3) of which Must be in a
comparable position in a reputable organization.