Director of Public Communications and Media Relations
About the role
An officer at this level
will head the Public Communications and Media Relations Directorate in the
office of H.E. the County Governor. He/she will be responsible to the County
Chief Officer for professional, administrative, and operational matters relating
to public communications and Media Relations in the office of H.E. the County
Governor.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
initiation/review
of public communications policy and design of appropriate programs and
infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;
Initiating
research on various public communication issues and developing appropriate
interventions;
Developing standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions;
Identifying
Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the
public;
Preparing
and organizing fora where County Government policies, programs, and projects
can be propagated and promoted;
Carrying
out research based on both local and national press on possible causes of
negative publicity on the County Government and developing appropriate
interventions;
Preparing
media supplements, documentaries, press releases/media features;
Deployment
of public communications personnel;
Succession
planning as well as ensuring training and development of public communications
personnel.
Perform
any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for Appointment
Have
served comparable In the grade of Senior Assistant Director of Public
Communications or a relevant position in the Public Service for n minimum
period of three (3) years;
Have
a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Mass Communication,
Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International
Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
Have
a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication,
Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International
Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
Have
a clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030, and
Millennium;
Possess
strong leadership skills required at that level;
Possess
good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
Be
of high integrity, motivated, and a team player;
Possess
advanced computer applications skills; and
Have
demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and managerial capability
in public communications work.
Terms of Service 🙁 Local Contract. — 3 Years)
Method of Application
Written applications, CVs,
copies of Certificates, Testimonials, and Identity Card should be submitted in
a sealed envelope marked on the left side the position being applied for and
addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public
Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, —
30500.
OR
Delivered by hand at the
reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along
Nawoitorong Road opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale — Lodwar highway to
reach the undersigned on or before Monday
27″ November 2023 by 5.00 pm (East African Time)