Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will include:
Overseeing, reviewing and developing of comprehensive
public affairs and communications strategies;
Overseeing corporate communications;
Advising the Assembly on the best media practices;
Identifying and coordinating significant events and
programmes which require packaging for dissemination to the media and the
public;
Overseeing, designing, innovating and recommending
corporate materials for building Assembly’s brand;
Coordinating all the Assembly public functions;
Coordinating and reviewing of the Assembly’s
corporate image;
Ensuring that appropriate Public feedback mechanisms
are in place;
Coordinating Assembly’s advertising and publicity;
Ensuring maintenance of all public affairs and
communications records and photographs;
Developing, supporting and promoting the County
Assembly goals through message development, social media creation and media
outreach
Coordinating and reviewing of the Assembly’s
Communication policies
Managing and nurturing relations with critical
stakeholders;
Coordinating provision of protocol services in
accordance with the National policies, practices and international norms and conventions
Training and developing Officers under him/her ;
Overseeing production of Assembly Documentaries and
Magazines
Supervising staff in the unit;
Mentoring and coaching staff in the unit; AND
Assigning, monitoring and evaluating work performance
in the unit;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Served in the grade of Assistant Director – Public
Communications/Media Relation Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years
Master Degree in any of the following disciplines:-
Public Communication Public Relations, Mass Communications, Marketing or any
other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution or overall work
experience of 15 years 10 of which must be in the same field.
Certificate in leadership course lasting not less
than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
Registration with relevant professional body with
membership of good standing
Skills and Competencies
Leadership
Great at public speaking and presenting
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Experience networking and building relationships with
the press
Aptitude for strategic problem-solving
Proficient in all social media platforms, such as
Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Instagram etc
Ability to diffuse tense situations and stay calm in
a crisis
Great attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Video Editing
How To Apply
Persons interested in filling the above positions
should submit their application letters, accompanied by detailed Curriculum
Vitae indicating their telephone numbers and email address, copies of relevant
Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and
other relevant supporting documents
The applicant who qualifies for job offer will be
expected to submit the following clearances before the offer is made
The Ethics and Anticorruption Commission
Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department and
Kenya Revenue Authority as part of compliance with
Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
Applications should be posted or delivered to
the County Assembly Offices, Office of the Clerk on or before
Wednesday, 12th June 2024 at 5.00pm, addressed to
The Clerk
County Assembly of Kirinyaga
P.O Box 55
Kerugoya
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Those who had applied need
not re-apply
