Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include:
Overseeing, reviewing and developing of comprehensive public affairs and communications strategies;
Overseeing corporate communications;
Advising the Assembly on the best media practices;
Identifying and coordinating significant events and programmes which require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
Overseeing, designing, innovating and recommending corporate materials for building Assembly’s brand;
Coordinating all the Assembly public functions;
Coordinating and reviewing of the Assembly’s corporate image;
Ensuring that appropriate Public feedback mechanisms are in place;
Coordinating Assembly’s advertising and publicity;
Ensuring maintenance of all public affairs and communications records and photographs;
Developing, supporting and promoting the County Assembly goals through message development, social media creation and media outreach
Coordinating and reviewing of the Assembly’s Communication policies
Managing and nurturing relations with critical stakeholders;
Coordinating provision of protocol services in accordance with the National policies, practices and international norms and conventions Training and developing Officers under him/her ;
Overseeing production of Assembly Documentaries and Magazines
Supervising staff in the unit;
Mentoring and coaching staff in the unit; AND
Assigning, monitoring and evaluating work performance in the unit;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Served in the grade of Assistant Director – Public Communications/Media Relation Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years
Master Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Public Communication Public Relations, Mass Communications, Marketing or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution or overall work experience of 15 years 10 of which must be in the same field.
Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
Registration with relevant professional body with membership of good standing
Skills and Competencies
Leadership
Great at public speaking and presenting
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Experience networking and building relationships with the press
Aptitude for strategic problem-solving
Proficient in all social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Instagram etc
Ability to diffuse tense situations and stay calm in a crisis
Great attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Video Editing
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Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit their application letters, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their telephone numbers and email address, copies of relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant supporting documentsThe applicant who qualifies for job offer will be expected to submit the following clearances before the offer is madeApplications should be posted or delivered to the County Assembly Offices, Office of the Clerk on or before Wednesday, 12th June 2024 at 5.00pm, addressed toThe Clerk
County Assembly of Kirinyaga
P.O Box 55
KerugoyaOnly Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Those who had applied need not re-apply
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