Principal Public Communication Officer at Migori County Public Service Board

Duties and responsibilities:

• Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination
• Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy; 
• Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.
• In addition, the officer will be responsible for scheduling interviews with Government officials; managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events under the guidance of the head of the Public Communications Unit.

 Requirements for Appointment 

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
• possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• possess advanced computer application skills; and 
• Demonstrate professional and managerial competence as reflected in work performance and results.