Head of Press Unit at Kakamega County

Responsibilities

• Providing overall strategic leadership and direction to the Unit;
• Developing a communication policy and strategic communication plan for the County;
• Developing a framework for media monitoring, liaison and interdependent working relationship with representatives of independent media Houses;
• Ensuring proper equipping of the Unit to maximize on presence in internal, regional and national media channels as well as on digital platforms;
• Drafting speeches for H.E. the Governor and ensuring that his programmes are implemented smoothly in liaison with the County Secretary and the Chief of Staff;
• Ensuring that H.E. the Governor is adequately, consistently and extensively covered in major news media outlets at all times; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

For appointment to this position, one must;

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, International Relations, Public Relations, Media Studies or any other relevant field from a recognized University;
• Have 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;
• Have eight (8) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which must have been at a senior managerial level;
• Meet the requirements of Articles 10, 232 and Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Terms of Service: Renewable contract based on agreed performance levels.

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.