Public Communications Officer I - Governor Office - 16 Positions at Machakos County Public Service Board

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/015

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed at the ministry headquarters or in a public communications office. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail 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 Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• have served in the grade of public communications officers II or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three(3) years;
• have a post graduate diploma in any of the following disciplines, in the case of holders of general social science degrees: mass communications, communication studies, public relations, journalism, international relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognised institution/university; and
• possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• be proficient in information communication and technology including use of internet and intranet services; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.