Deputy Director Of Public Communications (1) Post at County Government of Busia

 Advert No. CPSB/78/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying Government events in specific sectoral area that require packaging and dissemination to the media and the public
• Preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
• Gathering information on policies, programmes, significant events and how they impact on customers and disseminating the same to the public/media
• Ensure proper projection of corporate image of the organization
• Carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative Publicity on the Government and developing appropriate interventions;
• Liaising with the Public Communications officer on cross cutting issues that require harmonization and dissemination centrally.
• Liaise with the media in undertaking general public relations work, including direct questioning and answer sessions by citizens.
• Maintaining an effective and updated departmental website
• Facilitate printing of publicity materials for the department.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

1. Have served in the position of Assistant Director of Public Communication or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three (3) years
2. Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
3. Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
4. Possess good oral and written communications skills in both English and Kiswahili;
5. Be of high integrity, motivated and team player;
6. Possess advanced Computer Applications skills;
7. Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.