Principal Public Communication Officer at Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

 Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of two (2) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, social sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations/Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognized institution in case of a general degree;
• Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body with good standing; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Integrity, Leadership, Honesty, Accountability and Discipline in the service to people.
• NOTE: Possession of a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• The Principal Public Communication Officer will be responsible to the Senior Assistant Director, Public Communications.

The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• acilitating the development, implementation and review of Public Communication policies, standards, systems, strategies and procedures for the Office;
• Monitoring effectiveness of Public Communication policies, guidelines, procedures and standards;
• Implementing the divisional annual work plan;
• Supervising and appraising staff working under them;
• Branding of ODPP events in order to enhance visibility of the organization;
• Implementing ODPP service delivery charter;
• Mentoring, coaching, training and development of staff in the division;
• Updating the content for the website and digital media platforms;
• Disseminating Information Education Communication (IEC) materials in line with the ODPP media quality standards;
• Providing support in Corporate Social Responsibility programmes and Community Engagements in line with the ODPP mandate;
• Identifying events where the ODPP policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
• Producing documentaries, bulletins and newsletters to sensitize, inform and educate stakeholders and the public on the ODPP mandate; and
• Identifying and reporting on various public communication issues in ODPP and developing of appropriate interventions in order to inform decision.