Vacancies at County Government of Kericho

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in sourcing for appropriate television and radio programs to disseminate information on activities of the Governor;
• Documenting the Governor’s events through video, photography and press cuttings;
• Preparing and placement of radio and TV infomercials;
• Assisting in the preparation of exhibitions and trade fairs; and
• Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a person must: -

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
•  Be a holder of at least a diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication studies, Media Studies/Science or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a university recognized institution in Kenya;
   

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of visits, conferences, tours and social functions initiated within the office.
• Facilitate travel and preparation of Governor’s itineraries.
• Coordinate events management, interviews and liaising with the media.
• Draft routine official and social correspondence related to protocol and events.
• Liaison and coordination of local and international visits and events.
• Ensure efficient and effective communication with stakeholders and visitors to the Office of the Governor and/or County Government.
• Ensure proper etiquette for official engagements.
• Implement activities and assignments relating to maintaining and enhancing the image of the County Government.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by County Secretary.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, Corporate communications or any other relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in a senior position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict timelines.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of information;
• Co-ordination of information services;
• Carrying out research on local and International press on public opinion on the County Government;
• Identifying events that require packaging and dissemination to the media; and
• Preparing media supplements, documentaries and features. In addition, the officer will supervise and guide staff under him/her.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following; Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution.
• Have served in the grade of Chief Information Officer or a comparable relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a clear understanding of working of the media;
• possess advanced computer application skills;
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.