Chief Protocol Officer - 2 Posts at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/03/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing and supervising protocol activities of the Government; ii
• Coordinating all protocol related activities within the division;
• Planning, managing, documenting and reporting on Government Protocol Service;
• Providing protocol support and public relations services;
• Implementing activities and assignments relating to maintaining and enhancing the image of the County Government;
• Facilitating movement, accommodation and appointments for County officials and guests;
• Planning and coordinating protocol service during official events, important meetings and receptions organized by the Government;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director, Governance, Liaison and Communication.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations or any other relevant filed from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) and above;
• Relevant work experience of not less than five years (5), three (3) of which must have been in middle management in the Public Service or its approved equivalent
• Must be familiar with the application of administrative procedures and protocol practices of the Kenyan government, embassies, or similar international organizations.
• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills to deal with people at all levels of organizations.
• Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
• Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
• Be computer literate;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of service as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;and,
• Proficiency in computer application skills;