Director - Information - 8 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Information Secretary for effective and efficient management of the information Services department. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Formulating, interpreting and implementing information policies, programmes and strategies; 
• Ensuring and reviewing of media legal framework and standards;
• Developing strategies for implementation of information research findings; 
• Overall management of news, information and features locally and internationally ;
• Ensuring coverage of development projects in line with the constitution and Kenya Vision 2030;and 
• Managing information that enhances security, peace and national cohesion and ensuring professional ethics and standards in the delivery of information services. 

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

• Served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, two (2) of which should  have been at the grade of Assistant Director, Information, CSG  7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Corporate Communication or Photojournalism 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 or Media Studies/Science from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Communication Studies, Photo journalism/Photography, International Relations or Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya; 
• Clear understanding of National Development Goals, Kenya Vision 2030 and the role of management of Information in the achievement of the same;
• Excellent and written communication skills; and 
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.