Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
MCPSB/02/2023/002
Duties and Responsibilities
• Analyzing information on programmes, significant events and impact on the customers in a specific sectoral area;
• Researching on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government on both local and international press and assisting in the development of appropriate strategies to address the situation;
• Identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public; and
• Preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted.
• In addition, the officer will prepare media supplements, documentaries, press releases/media features; and regularly attend meetings at the Public Communications Office to deliberate on cross cutting issues that require to be centrally disseminated by the Office of Public Communications.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
• have served in the grade of Principal Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period three (3) years;
• have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• have a masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• 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 as reflected in work performance and results.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to fill the Online application form accessible from Machakos County Public Service Board Portal through the following link: http://machakos.go.ke/jobs 
Note that all applications must be submitted electronically.
Applicants should upload certified scanned copies of their academic certificates, professional Certificates from tertiary institutions and National Identification Cards. All applications must be received on or before 24th February, 2023 5:00 PM.

Note: The Candidates will be required to:
• Produce originals of their National identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Candidates with foreign Qualifications should get clearance from the Commission for University Education (CUE)

It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
County Government of Machakos is an equal opportunity employer: Women, Persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

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