Deputy Director Public Communications at Migori County Public Service Board

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 

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Must have either seven (7) years demonstrable and proven experience, three (3) of which must have been at Job Group CPSB 05/P or its equivalent from the public sector OR  have either fifteen (10) years of demonstrable and proven experience, five (3) of which must have been at Job Group CPSB 05/P or its equivalent from the private sector
• Bachelor’s 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.
• 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 
• Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution 
• Possess good oral and written communications skills in both English and Kiswahili; 
• Be of high integrity, motivated and team player
• Possess advanced Computer Applications skills
• Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.