Migori County Public Service Board Principal Public Communications Officer Job

Job Description

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 58,360 – Ksh 90,200 p.m. House Allowance: Kshs. 18,000 Commuter Allowance: Ksh 8,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year Medical Cover: As provided by the Government Terms of Service: Four (4) years Contract

Requirement for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya and a post-graduate qualification in any of the following: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies/Science or a related field.
• Possession of a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• Have working experience of not less than 5 years preferably in Communication and/or Public Relations.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
• Should have good attention to detail and good relationship management skills.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Be computer literate.

Duties and responsibilities

• Development and distribution of press releases and other materials to the media;
• Coordinating and organizing press teams for prompt and effective coverage of the Governor’s and Deputy Governor’s functions;
• Drafting speeches and talking notes for the Governor;
• Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public;
• Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern;
• Scheduling interviews with government officials;
• Managing assigned projects/programmes;
• Assisting in building corporate relations;
• Undertaking media monitoring;
• Participating in event organization and management; and
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director

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