Public Communication Officer at Kakamega County

JOB GROUP CPSB 10 (‘J’)

No of Positions: 3

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties will entail:-

1. Gathering information on programmes and significant events for production of county weekly newsletter;
2. Social media Management and media monitoring;
3. Liaising with media practitioners on issues of mutual concern;
4. Writing and Editing content for a variety of internal communications channels;
5. Developing content on topical issues for uploading onto county’s website and social media platforms;
6. Support on protocol organization during government functions;
7. Assisting in the preparation of media reviews, briefs, press releases/statements and supplements;
8. Video and Still Camera operations; shooting, production and publicity;
9. Maintaining public relations records and documents;
10. Participating in event organization
11. Writing news stories and features in internal and external publications including, fliers and newspaper supplements; and
12. Performing any other lawful duties that may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

1. Be a Kenyan citizen;
2. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Journalism, Mass Communication or Media Studies from a recognized university; and
3. Have a certificate in computer applications.