Chief Public Communications Officer
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Duties and Responsibilities
- 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;
- 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.
Requirements for Appointment
- Be a Kenyan Citizen;
- Served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer 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 disciplines: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
- Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
- Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
- Possess advanced computer application skills.