Duties and Responsibilities
Identifying Government events in specific sectoral area that require packaging and dissemination to the media and the public
Preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted
Gathering information on policies, programmes, significant events and how they impact on customers and disseminating the same to the public/media
Ensure proper projection of corporate image of the organization
Carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative Publicity on the Government and developing appropriate interventions;
Liaising with the Public Communications officer on cross cutting issues that require harmonization and dissemination centrally.
Liaise with the media in undertaking general public relations work, including direct questioning and answer sessions by citizens.
Maintaining an effective and updated departmental website
Facilitate printing of publicity materials for the department.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen
Must have either seven (7) years demonstrable and proven experience, three (3) of which must have been at Job Group CPSB 05/P or its equivalent from the public sector OR have either fifteen (10) years of demonstrable and proven experience, five (3) of which must have been at Job Group CPSB 05/P or its equivalent from the private sector
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
Possess good oral and written communications skills in both English and Kiswahili;
Be of high integrity, motivated and team player
Possess advanced Computer Applications skills
Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.