Assistant Director - Public Communications at Migori County Public Service Board

Duties and responsibilities

• Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communication Unit 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;
• Scheduling interviews with Government officials;
• Managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events under the guidance of the head of the Public Communication Unit.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for Appointment

• 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.
• Have served in the grade of Senior Public Communication Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Possess advanced computer application skills;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
• Have demonstrated professional and managerial competence as reflected in work performance and results.