Press Officer at Kakamega County

Responsibilities

• Media monitoring, disseminating and preparing relevant briefs to management team;
• Preparing public participation activities including programming, messaging and positioning of the County Government in national media;
• Drafting news releases and key presentations to various audiences, and preparing press briefing sessions;
• Managing media liaison activities including interactive and bonding sessions;
• Supervising technical staff including graphic designers and sound technicians;
• Writing news stories and features in internal and external publications including magazines, fliers and newspaper supplements;
• Contributing and editing news updates on social media platforms; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication, International Relations, Public Relations and Media Studies from a recognized University;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution and Diploma in journalism and mass communication, international relations, public relations, media studies and any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• A Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution:
• Certificate in digital photography and video editing will be added advantage;
• Six (6) years’ experience in mass media and in a busy communication office;
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and marketing environments;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Ability to undertake social research and analysis;
• Meet the requirements of Articles 10, 232 and Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Note:

Applicants for the above positions will be required to get clearance from the following to meet requirements of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010:-

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. Criminal Investigation Department

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications