Director Public Communications at Homa-Bay County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate, review public communications policy and design appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;
• Initiate research on various Public Communication issues and developing appropriate interventions and response;
• Coordinate internal and external communications;
• Develop standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions;
• In charge of the county’s digital communication platforms and social media management;
• Developing timely strategies for management of public relations, media and or branding crisis from time to time;
• Editing and proofreading government related publications and other pre-press materials to ensure quality;
• Provides professional leadership in the management of relations between the county, the public, the media and other stakeholders;
• Advise the Executive on Public and International Relations relevant to the County functions and ensure the County promotes a positive cooperate image;
• Coordinate the entire County’s corporate affairs, activities and development;
• Provide media coverage to the County functions and overseeing the functioning of the county media center;
• Organize and manage press release, press conferences, writing guest columns; and preparing official quality speeches, talking notes, presentations and briefs for H.E. The Governor and other top government officials;
• Produce and communicate publications on the County programs, activities and investment opportunities
• Establish and manage a database of news and information; and
• Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Have served in the grade of Assistant Director of Public Communications or its equivalent in the wider Public service for a minimum period of three (3) years and has been in continuous service for a period of not less than ten (10) years or served in a comparable and relevant position in the private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years at senior management level in a large organization.
• Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Information Sciences or Journalism or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism from a recognized institution.
• Have experience of at least ten (10) years in a communication or media position;
• Have Certificate in Computer Applications;
• Knowledge of a foreign language will be an added advantage;
• Be abreast with current affairs and public sentiments;
• Have proven communication, writing, editing and proficiency skills;
• Have proven knowledge and understanding of print, broadcast and online media;
• Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010