Trending Jobs: Senior Public Communications Officer at Busia County

Monday 9 December 2019

Gathering information on programmes and significant events within the county Government and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of a Public Communications Unit within the county for dissemination;
Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy; editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public
liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern in the county

Qualifications

Be a Kenyan citizen;
Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
Be proficient in computer
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,

For Promotion the Officer Must

Have served in the grade of Public Communications Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service OR in a comparable position in the private sector or social industry for a minimum period of three (3) years or (6) years
Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines in the case of serving Certificate holders: Journalism, International Relations, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations or its approved equivalent Qualifications from a recognized institution;
Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; Possess advanced computer application skills; and
Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Additional requirements

All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following additional documents