Deputy Director - Public Communications - 22 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities
 Specific duties and responsibilities include: 

• Formulating, interpreting and implementing   Public Communications policies; strategies and programmes; 
• Coordinating Public Communications service, content development and dissemination in line with the Constitution and Kenya Vision 2030; 
• Coordinating media monitoring; developing strategies for implementation of Public Communication research; 
• Ensuring delivery of Public Communications services; 
• Uploading of content onto Government Portal and Ministerial websites; initiating development of Departmental /individual work plans; 
• Ensuring preparation of budgets and sound management of financial and other resources; and
• Training and development of staff.   

 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: - 

• Served for a minimum period of  ten (10) years, two (2) of which should be in the grade of Principal Public Communication Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; 

OR 

• A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.