Communication/Media Relations Officer II at Bomet County

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathering and verifying information on topical issues within the mandate of the Assembly;
• Editing and dispatching the information for dissemination to the public and media under the guidance of a senior officer;
• Coordinating all public relations-related activities including publishing of brochures, handbooks, flyers etc.
• Coordinating and receiving non-VIP visitors to the County Assembly;
• Updating the County Assembly website in liaison with the ICT department.
• Preparing press releases, reacting to media stories and proactive media reporting through the available channels; 
• Arranging news conferences for essential announcements
• Managing corporate social media platforms; 
• Any other relevant duty that may be assigned by from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Corporate Communications, or any other relevant field;
• Be proficient in use of computer applications;
• Proficiency in sign language is an added advantage
• Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya or an equivalent professional body will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to forward their applications with copies of: 

• National Identification Card (ID) 
• Certificates and testimonials 
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC) 
• Clearance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Recognition and equation certificate (applicable for those with foreign degrees only)Please note that: 
• Candidates should NOT attach original documents. 
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. 
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. 

The Bomet County Assembly Service Board is a Corruption free zone and an equal 
opportunity employer. Women, youth and persons with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
All applicants should clearly indicate the POSITION APPLIED FOR MARKED ON THE ENVELOPE and be addressed to:

THE SECRETARY,
COUNTY ASSEMBLY SERVICE BOARD,
COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF BOMET,
P. O BOX 590-20400,
BOMET

Applications should reach the Secretary, County Assembly Service Board of Bomet OR via email on info@bomet