Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 17, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
V/NO. 007/2023: Assistant Director, Public Communications, J/G ‘P’ (1POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
• Assist in interpreting and implementing Public Communications policies, strategies and
programmes;
• Managing Public Communications activities/events;
• Branding and promoting positive image of the Government;
• Building relations with media and diverse publics;
• Monitoring and analysing media content;
• Carrying out research on public opinion on specific sectoral areas and providing appropriate
strategies;
• Managing production of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials;
• Events management; participating in development of departmental/individual work plans;
Preparing budgets;
• Coordinating training and development of staff and management of resources; and
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:
• Served in the grade of Principal Public Communications Officer for a minimum period of three (3)years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Media Studies, Corporate Communications from a recognized institution;
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications studies or Media Studies from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Public Relations,
Corporate Communications, Communications studies, Media Studies, International Relations from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course lasting not less than six (6)weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified and interested applicants should visit our portal: www.jobs.tanarivercpsb.go.ke  for online job application and submission. Applicants should also upload their applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card,copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3) referees, and other relevant testimonials to:
The Board Secretary / C.E.O.
Tana River County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 181 – 70101
HOLA

Applications should be received on or before 28th April, 2023 at 12:00am.
All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
i.e. be in possession of valid clearance certificates from HELB, KRA, EACC, DCI
(Certificate of Good Conduct) & Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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