Public Relations Officer I at Kwale County Government

(CASB GRADE 8) – J.G “N”

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing the Assembly’s Communications Strategy.
• Providing logistical support for events.
• Providing media liaison services for the Assembly.
• Coordinating the preparation and placement of radio and television information.
• Fostering community relations through such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives
• Preparing and organizing forums where Assembly policies, programs and projects are propagated and promoted.
• Promoting stakeholder relations.
• Analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the Assembly and making appropriate recommendations.
• Overseeing development of still and moving photography.
• Reviewing speeches, media briefs and Assembly’s newsletters
• Sourcing for appropriate media to disseminate information on activities.
• Developing corporate materials and branding.
• Preparing and placing radio and television infomercials.
• Documenting the Assembly’s events through video, photography and press cuttings.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements for appointment

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or Public Relations or any other related field from a recognized institution in Kenya.
• Served in a reputable institution for a period not less than five (5) years.
• Demonstrate outstanding professional skills in the following areas; competence & administrative, Management and sound knowledge of media/public relations and communication skills
• Be competent with the use of IT as a working tool.
• Have good administrative, organization and analytical skills.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Any Other duties assigned from time time.

Candidates interested in the above position must have the following clearances:

• A certificate of good conduct
• A clearance certificate from the higher Educations Loans Board
• A tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• A certificate from the ethics and Anti – corruption commission