Director Liaison Services at Turkana County Government

REF: TUR/CPSB/004/2022/2023

Requirements and competencies for appointment:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication ,Public Relation, Communications studies, strategic planning, international relations, Social sciences or any other related field from recognized institution;
• Master degree in international relations, Diplomacy, Public relations or any other related field from recognized institution will be added advantage.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years, three (3) of which must be at a senior managerial position in the public service or equivalent in the private sector.
• Attended management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Attended strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks.
• Demonstrate general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of liaison management services.

Duties and responsibilities:-

• Coordination of liaison matters for efficient engagement with officials from other Governments, development partners and including officials from diplomatic missions;
• Ensure that relations with other Governments and international organizations are carried out in accordance with standard liaison practices;
• Extend efficient and effective liaison services in accordance with standard practices;
• Facilitation of official engagement between County Governments with other visiting Governments, foreign officials and Diplomatic Corps;
• Provide liaison advice and services to County Government and the public;
• Facilitate meetings, ensure proper etiquette for official engagements and streamline interactions with dignitaries and other VIPs.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor