Public Communication Officer at Taita Taveta County Public Service Board

Job-Group CPSB 10 ‘J’

Terms of Service  : Three (3) Years Contract

Basic Salary Scale : Kshs 30,170 rising to Kshs. 40,060 per month

Other Allowances: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission

Responsibilities

• Gathering information on existing programs, significant events and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of Department for dissemination
• Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a senior officer
• Operate professional video and still cameras for news as well as documentary production
• Able to edit sequences suing Final Cut Pro or other editing
• Able to travel widely for news and documentary assignments as and when required
• Take care of camera and other equipment assigned and also develop and maintain a well- documented photo and video archive
• Design creative graphics for social media, posters, flyers, website and other publicity and marketing materials;
• Prepare visual presentations by designing art and copy layouts;
• Develop presentations, web interface and interactive products and layout and design presentations;
• Deliver creative graphic and technical solutions for use for The media;

Qualifications

• Have served in the grade of Public Communication officer 111 or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Diploma in any of the following discipline: Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
• Be proficient in computer applications.
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and