Assistant Director, Public Communications Job Makueni County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Researching on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government on both local and international press
• Assisting in the development of appropriate strategies to address the situation
• Identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public
• Preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted
• Preparing media supplements, documentaries, press releases/media features; and regularly attend meetings at the Public Communications

Requirements for Appointment

-For appointment to this grade; an officer niust have:

• Bea Kenya Citizen;
• Have at least 12 years’ relevant experience, 5 of which should have been at a management level in Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Advanced computer application skills
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player;

How To Apply

Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, birth certificate and ID card clearly indicating the position applied for on the ENVELOPE should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 – 90300
MAKUENI

Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute to be received on or before close of
business on Friday 25th October, 2024.

NOTE:

• The Job Application Form (revised 2022) can be downloaded from the pee Public Service Board website; www.makuenipsb.¢o.ke
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful;
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, birth certificate, academic and professional certificates, transcripts and testimonials at the interview;
• Academic Qualifications of external origin MUST be accompanied with a recognition and equation certificate from the relevant body in Kenya;
• Canvassing for appointment to any of the position wili lead to automatic disqualification.
• Please note that it is a criminal offence to present fake certificates;
• The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
• Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied;
• The Board does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Payment of any form of fee will lead to automatic disqualification.