Chief Public Communications Officer

About

The officer gathers programme information, assists with communications strategy, edits stories and liaises with media and the public. The role requires specified public-service experience, a relevant degree or social-sciences degree plus postgraduate diploma, media knowledge, communication skills and advanced computer skills. Job grade: CPSB 07 (M) Salary: Ksh. 52,330 x 2,350 - -54,680 x 2,550 – 57,230 x 2,850 – 60,080 x 2,850 – 62,930 x 2,930 – 65,860 x 3,080 – 68,940 p.m Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable Number of posts: One (1)

How to apply

Apply online through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke. Complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form and submit it, together with certified copies of the applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 Mass
• 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.