Communications Officer at Makueni County Public Service Board

Communications Officer Job Responsibilities

• Assisting in building corporate relations;
• Developing content on topical issues for uploading onto the government website;
• Undertaking media monitoring;
• Assisting in the preparation of media reviews, briefs, press releases/statements and supplements;
• Assisting in sourcing for appropriate television and radio programmes to disseminate information on activities of the Governor;
• Documenting the Governor’s and Deputy Governor’s events through video, photography and press cuttings;
• Preparing and placement of radio and TV infomercials;
• Maintaining public relations records and documents;
• Participating in event organization and management; and
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director.

Qualifications for the Communications Officer Job

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya and a post-graduate qualification in any of the following: Mass Communication, Public Relations,
• Journalism, Media Studies/Science or a related field.
• Possession of a Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
• KCSE Grade C+ and above.
• Have working experience of not less than 5 years preferably in Communication and/or Public Relations.
• Should have good attention to detail and good relationship management skills.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of public service as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Be computer literate.