Principal Communication Officer at Uasin Gishu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers;
• Assist in the development of communication and media strategy;
• Oversee editing of stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public;
• Coordinate liaison with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern;
• Schedule interviews with Government officials and other stakeholders;
• Manage assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events;
• Set, monitor and evaluate targets for staff in the department;
•  Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• A minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience;
• Having undergone supervisory 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;
• Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results.