1. c) PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

 

  1. Director/Communications & Events: J/G CPSB 03 (1 Post)

 

Requirements

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent Requirements from a recognized institution;
  • Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Have minimum of 10 years of experience working in communications or media.
  • Possess advanced computer application skills;
  • Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
  • Be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player; and
  • Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability to achieve results by providing leadership

 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, he or she will be responsible for:

  • Handling all aspects of county official events visits, conferences, tours and social tasks initiated within the office.
  • Arranging travel for the Governor, Deputy Governor and Executive Members including scheduling travel, preparing trip folders, arranging bulleting and preparing itinerary.
  • Scheduling events, determining need for audio-visual equipment, gathering of biographies and guest information, preparing agendas, and setting up locations.
  • Assisting to develop media plans, distributing and following up media releases, booking interviews, and responding to media requests.
  • Assist in the initiation, development and implementation of policies and sector plans in the unit.
  • Preparing the guest lists and sitting arrangements.
  • Promotion of National values, principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • Communicates key messages to defined target audiences in order to establish and maintain goodwill and understanding between the County Government and the public.
  • Prepares budgetary recommendations, monitors division budget and reconciles expenditure of budgeted funds

 

Terms of Service: Contract

 

  1. Assistant Director/ Communications & Events: J/G CPSB 05 (1 Post)

 

Requirements

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent Requirements from a recognized institution;
  • Masters degree in the relevant field is an added advantage
  • Have minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • Possess advanced computer application skills;
  • Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
  • Be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player; and
  • Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability to achieve results by providing leadership

 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director / Communications & Events, he or she will be responsible for:

  • Handling all aspects of county official events visits, conferences, tours and social tasks initiated within the office.
  • Arranging travel for the Governor, Deputy Governor and Executive Members including scheduling travel, preparing trip folders, arranging bulleting and preparing itinerary.
  • Scheduling events, determining need for audio-visual equipment, gathering of biographies and guest information, preparing agendas, and setting up locations.
  • Assisting to develop media plans, distributing and following up media releases, booking interviews, and responding to media requests.
  • Assist in the initiation, development and implementation of policies and sector plans in the unit.
  • Preparing the guest lists and sitting arrangements.
  • Promotion of National values, principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.

 

Terms of Service: Contract

 

  • Chief Protocol Officer: J/G CPSB 06 (1 post)

This position is responsible for providing information to the leadership of the county and other visiting personalities on protocol courtesies, etiquette and culture of the people in the working environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Administration/ Communication /International relations/Languages/Public Relations from a recognized university.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of working experience in the public relations/international relations field from a reputable organization.
  • Knowledge of the general etiquette, protocol courtesies and social standards
  • Public relations and international relations
  • Computer literacy
  • Proficient in languages

 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Section, he or she will be responsible for:

  • Ccoordinating the work of the subordinates to this position and briefs on their respective roles for smooth running of the protocol office
  • Advising staff on formalities and courtesies in association with visitors
  • Providing administration services in the office of protocol
  • Running field functions and direct field operations as directed by the senior officers
  • Providing guidance on Governor’s diary and daily program
  • Preparing and designing invitation cards and car stickers for all national and state functions

 

Terms of Service: Contract

 

  1. Editor: J/G CPSB 06 (2 Posts)

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or Journalism.
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of professional Standards
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of media laws and industry codes of conduct.
  • Minimum of five (5) years working experience in relevant field
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work well with teams
  • Problem solving skills
  • Supervisory skills
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Section, he or she will be responsible for:

  • Preparing, rewriting and editing copies to improve readability.
  • Reading copy or proofing to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
  • Planning the content of publication according to the publications style. Editorial policy and publish requirements.
  • Verifying facts, dates, statistics, using standard reference sources.
  • Reviewing and approving proofs submitted by composing room to publication production.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable