Public Communications and Information Officer II at County Assembly Kirinyaga

Job Description

To foster sustained growth by adding value to all our agri-products, health, education, security & Bio-diversity.

Job Ref: KCPSB/PCIO/12/01/08/24

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

Assisting in building corporate relations; Gathering, writing, verifying, translating and editing news, information and features; Assisting in determining the quality of news filed and relating their relevance to Government policy; Assisting in undertaking information research; Managing information gathering and dissemination systems; Developing content on topical issues for uploading onto institutional websites, Information Education Communication (IEC) materials and undertaking media monitoring; Assisting in the preparation of media reviews, briefs, press releases/statements and supplements; Maintaining public relations records and documents; Participating in event organization; and Any other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Media Studies from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Media Studies from a recognized institution. Two years working experience. Certificate in computer applications