Senior Protocol Officer at Judicial Service Commission

Job Reference Number: V/No.7/2022

Number of Positions: One (1)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 169,800 – 227,600 p.m

Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for managing and overseeing protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines within the Judiciary.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to a designated Supervisor
• Area of Deployment: Office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementing Judiciary protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Planning and organizing of incoming and outgoing Judiciary visits;
• Maintaining contacts of local and foreign stakeholders;
• Coordinating protocols of all VIP ceremonies, meetings and special events;
• Organizing and coordinating of official events;
• Coordinating processing of passports and other travel documents;
• Receiving, accompanying and seeing off official delegations and Judiciary guests;
• Maintaining linkages with other institutions and stakeholders;
• Engaging with government officials and other stakeholders on events planning.
• Preparing of periodic departmental reports

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following social sciences disciplines: Public Relations, Communication, Diplomacy, or International Relations, any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Professional Diploma qualification in any of the Following: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized university/institution;
• A Senior Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Membership to a relevant professional body with good standing

Experience:

• Minimum of Six (6) Years relevant work experience
• At least three (3) years at Supervisory Management Level

Job Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
• Professional and Technical competence;
• Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and Organizational, planning skills and Results–oriented