Director Protocol at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a holder of a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations, project planning or any other relevant field from a recognized university.
• A Master’s degree in any relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and work experience of not less than Seven (7) years, three (3) of which must have been at Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Demonstrate outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the management of the records function.
• Management and leadership course of not less than four weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Successful applicant to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines within the Office of the governor.
• Implement County and Office of the governor protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Plan and organize incoming and outgoing Office of the County and Governor visits.
• Maintain contacts of local and foreign stakeholders.
• Coordinate protocols of all VIP ceremonies, meetings and special events.
• Organize and coordinate official events.
• Coordinate processing of passports and other travel documents.
• Receive, accompany and see off official delegations and Office of the Governor’s guests;
• Engage with Government officials and other stakeholders on events planning.
• Prepare periodic departmental reports.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff to meet the set targets.