Public Communication Officer at Laikipia County Government

Job Group CPSB 09

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Degree in Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Corporate Communication; Media Studies/Science or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Corporate Communication, Media Studies/Science or it's equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Be proficient in Information Communication Technology including use of internet and intranet services; and

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed at the County Headquarters or in a Departmental Communications Office. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: collecting information features and documentaries of on-going programs and projects; gathering information on programs 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 programs under the guidance of the head of the Unit/Section.