Duties and Responsibilities

Researching on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government on both local and international press
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
Preparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted
Preparing media supplements, documentaries, press releases/media features; and regularly attend meetings at the Public Communications

Requirements for Appointment
-For appointment to this grade; an officer niust have:

Bea Kenya Citizen;
Have at least 12 years’ relevant experience, 5 of which should have been at a management level in Public Service or Private Sector;
Bachelor’s 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;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
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