Duties and Responsibilities
The officer shall head the Governors press unit. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
Provide leadership for the Governor’s press unit;
Identifying Government events in a specific sectoral area that require packaging for dissemination to the mediaand the public;
Preparing and organizing for Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
Gathering Information on policies, programmes, significant events and how they impact on customers anddisseminating the same to the public/media;
Ensuring proper projection of corporate image of the organization;
Carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative publicity on Government and developing appropriate interventions;
Ensuring proper use of finances, stores, equipment’s; and
Supervision, guidance, training and development of staff. Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
Have served in the grade of Deputy Director of Public Communication Job Group (R) or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
OR
Have 15 years’ experience in Communication, five (5) of which shall be in a senior management position;
Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
Have a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Information Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognizedinstitution will be an added advantage;
Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
Possess advanced computer application skills;
Be a person of integrity, motivated and a team player;
Have demonstrated professional competence in information service; and
Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
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PLEASE NOTE:
All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on-line form.ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the on-line form: – The Officer’s Payroll Number; KCPSB RE-ADVERTISEMENT AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE
Date of first appointment;
Date of last promotion to the current grade; and Substantive designation and Job Group. During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: – National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of
appointment/promotion to the current grade where applicable.Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer and women, persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. 6. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.HOW TO APPLY
All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the ApplicationForm and submit it ONLINE on or before 13th March, 2023 at 11.59 P.M. N/B: No hard copy or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted. Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
Apply via :
cpsb@kakamega.go.ke
