Protocol Officer at Kakamega County

Job Desciption

• Organizing and coordinating official events;
• Preparing guest lists and seating arrangements;
• Coordinating arrangements for press coverage of official functions;
• Facilitating linkages with other institutions and organizations;
• Ensuring efficient and effective communication with stakeholders and visitors to the Office of the Governor and/or County Government;
• Facilitating appointments;
• Ensuring proper etiquette for official engagements;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director, Governance, Liaison and Communication.

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree from a university recognized in Kenya and a post- graduate qualification in any of the following: Public Relations, International Relations, Diplomacy and Marketing;
• Possession of a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
• Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) and above;
• Have working experience of not less than three (3) years, preferably in Public Relations or Protocol Service;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Be computer literate;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.