Public Communication Officer I - 4 Posts at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/06/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathering information on programmes and significant events
• Editing stories on topical issues in a specific sectoral area
• Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern
• Scheduling interviews with Government officials: and
• Managing assigned projects and programmes under the guidance of the head of the Unit/ Section.

Requirements for Appointments

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have served in the grade of Public Communications Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Be in possession of a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/ 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; and 6. Be proficient in Information Communication Technology including use of internet and intranet services