Public Communications Officer II - Governor Office - 2 Positions at Machakos County Public Service Board

Ref: MCPSB/02/2023/016

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for degree holders. An officer at this level will be deployed in a ministry/Department or in public communications office. Specific duties and responsibilities will include gathering information on existing programmes, significant events and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of department for dissemination. Work will further entail liaising with media practitioners and public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a senior officer.

Requirements for Appointment

Direct appointment

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be in possession of a bachelor’s degree 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;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
• Be proficient in computer applications