Senior Information Officer at County Government of Busia

JOB GROUP ‘L’

 Duties And Responsibilities

 An officer at this level will be deployed at the County Headquarters, in a County Information Office, District Information Office, Rural Press Office or Bureau Office. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail management of news i.e. receiving, Selecting, re-writing, translating and editing news and features; ensuring quality Dissemination of news; and supervising, guiding and coordinating staff and other Resources in the office.

Requirements For Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have served in the grade of Information Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a diploma in any of the following disciplines, in the case of serving certificate holders: Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Communication Studies, Public Relations or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Possess advanced computer application skills; and
• Have demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.