Public Communications Officer I

About

The officer gathers information, edits stories, liaises with media, schedules interviews and supports projects and programmes. Applicants need three years in the stated comparable grade, a relevant degree or social-sciences degree plus postgraduate diploma, communication skills and ICT proficiency. Job grade: CPSB 09 (K) Salary: Ksh. 41,420 x 1,470 – 42,890 x 1,520 – 44,410 x 1,710 – 46,120 x 1,920 – 48,040 x 2,000 – 50,040 x 2,290 – 52,330 x 2,350 – 54,680 x 2,550 – 57,230 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 and significant events
• Editing stories on various topical issues in a specific sectorial area;
• Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern
• Scheduling interviews with Government officials;
• Managing assigned projects and programmes under the guidance of the head of the unit/section; and

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have served in the grade of Public Communications Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or an approved equivalent; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International R
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
• Be proficient in Information Communication Technology including use of internet and intranet services.