Principal Public Communication at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/44/2025

• Number of Posts: One (1) Post
• Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
• Basic Salary Scale: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission

Requirements for Appointment

• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and social-political environment in Kenya;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Social Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Possess advanced computer applications skills;
• Managing incoming media requests and building relationships with journalists; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns;
• Membership with a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Have demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya.

Duties and responsibilities.

• Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and impact on public, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies, regulations and procedures on corporate communications;
• Coordinating and organizing press teams for prompt and effective coverage of Governor, Deputy Governor and different county departmental events;
• Promoting and managing the corporate image of the organization;
• Coordinating the implementation of branding, awareness and social responsibility activities to enhance visibility of the organizations;
• Developing content of events and information for uploading in the organization’s social media platforms and website;
• Scheduling interviews with Government official and other stakeholders;
• Coordinating public functions and cooperate events of the organization;
• Coordinating the preparation of reports, speeches, publications, website contents, newsletters, outreach materials and audio/video production;
• Identifying and implementing branding, awareness and social responsibility activities to enhance visibility of the organization
• Monitoring and managing media coverage and submitting media reports;
• Coordinating organization’s public functions and corporate events; and
• Spearheading the editing, designing and distribution of Information, education, Communication (IEC) including merchandise and promotional materials.