PRINCIPAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (CPSB 06)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An officer at this level will be deployed in the Communication Directorate
at the County Headquarters and will report to the Director Communication.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting the Assistant
Director Communications in: -
 Gathering information on programmes, significant events in various
sectoral areas and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to
the Director Communication for dissemination;
 Carrying out research on local and national press on public opinion on
the County Government;
 Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;
 Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the
public and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of
mutual concern;
 Handling complex news, information and features that require objective
judgment.
 Edit press releases/statements, keynote speeches, annual reports and
other key documents for the County.
 Prepare talking notes and speeches for staff during media interviews and
press conferences
 Any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must
have: -
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 Served in the grade of Chief Public Communication Officer or an
equivalent and comparable position in the Public Service or Private Sector
for a minimum period of three (3) years;
 Bachelor’s Degree, in any of the following disciplines: - Mass
Communication, journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies,
Media Studies/science or Photojournalism from a recognized institution;
OR Bachelor’s Degree in social Science with a Postgraduate Diploma in
Photojournalism, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations,
Communication Studies or Media Studies/Science from a
recognized institution;
 Have a clear understanding of working of the media;
 Have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized Institution;
 Possess advanced computer application skills;
 Excellent oral and written communication skills’ and
 Have demonstrated professional and managerial competence in
information work as reflected in work performance and results Shown
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.