Chief Public Communications Officer at Migori County Public Service Board

Job Description

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 50,610 – Ksh 67,110 p.m. House Allowance: Kshs. 16,500 p.m Commuter Allowance: Ksh 8,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year Medical Cover: As provided by the Government Terms of Service: Four (4) years Contract

Requirement for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya in any of the following: Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies/Science, Information Science or a related field.
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills both English and Kiswahili;
• Possess advanced computer skills; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
• Have minimum Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/ Media Communication
• At least three (3) years relevant experience

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate all public relations activities including publishing of brochures, handbooks and flyers
• Updating the County website in liaison with the IT section; Portray a positive public image of the County;
• Coordinating outreach programmes with various stakeholders; Prepare press-release to media stories and ensure proactive media reporting via the available channels;
• Have initiative and drive and excellent interpersonal skills to handle various interest groups;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.