Background

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...

Responsibilities

The officer shall head the Governor’s Press Unit. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: Provide leadership for the Governor’s Press Unit;

• Identifying Government events in a specific sectoral area that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
• Preparing and organizing for Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
• Gathering Information on policies, programmes, significant events and how they impact on customers and disseminating the same to the public/media;
• Ensuring proper projection of corporate image of the organization;
• Carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative publicity on Government and developing appropriate interventions;
• Ensuring proper use of finances, stores, equipment’s; and
• Supervision, guidance, training and development of staff.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have served in the grade of Deputy Director of Public Communication, Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Have 15 years’ experience in Communication, five (5) of which shall be in a senior management position;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Information Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Possess advanced computer application skills;
• Be a person of integrity, motivated and a team player;
• Have demonstrated professional competence in information service; and
• Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

• Identifying Government events in a specific sectoral area that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public;
• Preparing and organizing for Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
• Gathering Information on policies, programmes, significant events and how they impact on customers and disseminating the same to the public/media;
• Ensuring proper projection of corporate image of the organization;
• Carrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative publicity on Government and developing appropriate interventions;
• Ensuring proper use of finances, stores, equipment’s; and
• Supervision, guidance, training and development of staff.

• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Advanced computer application skills
• Integrity, motivation, and teamwork
• Professional competence in information service

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Public Communication, Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Have 15 years’ experience in Communication, five (5) of which shall be in a senior management position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
• Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Information Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution (added advantage);
• Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.