Job Description
Principal Public Communication and Media Relations officer (Job Group Q) NCCASB03 – ONE (1) POSITION.
Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Overall supervision of staff in the Department;
(ii) Overseeing development and review of public communication and media relations
strategies;
(iii) Coordinating the preparation and placement of radio and television infomercials;
(iv) Coordinating outreach programs to open up the Assembly to the public;
(v) Organize meeting between media owners, editors, journalists and members to
ensure constant synergy;
(vi) Sensitize members on handling media related issues;
(vii) Overseeing corporate communications;
(viii) Advising the Clerk of the County Assembly on the best public communication and
media relations practices;
(ix) Coordinating the management of County Assembly events;
(x) Overseeing the designing, innovating and recommending corporate materials for
building the Assembly’s brand;
(xi) Ensuring that appropriate Public feedback mechanisms are in place;
(xii) Coordinating Assembly’s advertising and publicity;
(xiii) Coordinating the updating of the County Assembly’s website content;
(xiv) Maintaining of all public communications and media relations records;
(xv) Managing relations with stakeholders;
(xvi) Overseeing the provision of protocol services;
(xvii) Overseeing the implementation of departmental training plan;
(xviii) Appraising staff in the department;
(xix) Coordinating preparation of departmental budget proposals and procurement plans;
and
(xx) Mentoring and coaching staff.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
a) Served in the grade of Senior Public Communications & Media Relations Officer for a
minimum period of three (3) years or an equivalent position;
b) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Communication, Public
Relations, Mass Communication or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from
a recognized institution;
c) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Communication, Public
Relations, Mass Communication or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from
a recognized institution;
d) Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6)
weeks from recognised institution;
e) Proficiency in computer applications;
f) Registration with a relevant professional body; and
g) Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability in work
performance.