Assistant Director Public Communications at County Government of Kirinyaga

JOB REF: KCPSB/ADCL/P/02/23/10/17

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director Public Communications will be responsible for the following:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of government communication and media strategy;
• Coordinating public communication services content development and dissemination in line with the County Governments Act, 2012;
• Providing editorial, strategic, creative and operational support to ensure communication is both influential, informative and builds County brand reputation;
• Drafting, editing and disseminating materials for the press;
• Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern;
• Managing the updating of the website and social media platforms;
• Planning and creating multi-media communication materials
• Initiate, develop and maintain good working relationships with media houses, reporters and editors;
• Continuous development of communication content for social media networking platforms;
• Undertake media monitoring and analysis and offer timely response;
• Preparing or overseeing the preparation of a diverse range of information and communication products;
• Planning and overseeing maintenance of publicly accessible information material on the government and its plans, policies, activities and achievements;
• Assisting in the day-to-day operations in the directorate;
• Providing procedural and technical advice to staff;
• Mentoring and supervising junior staff; and
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director.

Requirements for

• 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.
• Working experience as a Sub Editor in a media house will be an added advantage.
• Have working experience of not less than 5 years preferably in Communication and/or Public Relations. vi. 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.