Assistant Director Public Communication at Uasin Gishu County Government

QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements for Appointment: -

• A Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism from a recognized institution;

OR

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism from a recognized institution;
• Knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than six (6) years and has at least three (3) years’ experience at management level; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Interpret and implement public communication policies; strategies and programmes;
• Develop standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions;
• Manage public communications activities /events branding and promoting positive image of the County;
• Initiate research on various public communication issues and develop appropriate interventions and response;
• Produce and communicate publications on the County programs, activities and investment opportunities;
• Edit and proofread government related publications and other pre-press materials to ensure quality;
• Provides professional leadership in the management of relations between the county, the public, the media and other stakeholders;
• Monitor and analyze media content;
• Carry out research on public opinion on specific sectoral area and providing appropriate strategies;
• Manage production of IEC materials and events management;
• Participate in the development of departmental /individual work plans;
• Prepare and monitor implementation of the department’s budget;
• Coordinate training and development of staff and management of resources within the department.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.