Director of Public Communications at County Government of Kakamega

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and density of 682. Administratively, it is divided into twelve sub counties, sixty wards, one hundred and eighty seven Village Units and four hundred Community Administrative Areas. Politically, it comprises of twelve constituencies and sixty wards. The climate in this region is very conducive for many activities including crop and animal production. County Vision A wealthy and vibrant county offering high quality services to its residents County Mission To improve the welfare of the people of Kakamega county through formulation and implementation of all-inclusive multi-sectoral policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will head the Public Communications Directorate. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail 

• Initiate or review of public communications policies and design of appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate its implementation;


• Initiatee research on various public communication issues and developing appropriate interventions;


• Develop standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions.


• iidentifying 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;


• Carrying out research based on both local and International press on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government and developing appropriate interventions


• preparing media supplements, documentaries, press release/media features;


• deployment of public communications personnel;


• succession planning as well as ensuring training and development of public communications personnel.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have served in Job Group (‘N’) and above in the public service or its equivalent with continuousservice of twelve years;


• have a Masters 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 Bachelors 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, Millennium Development Goals and the role of Public Communications in achievement of the same;


• possess strong leadership skills required at that level;


• possess good oral and written communications skills in both English and Kiswahili;


• be of high integrity, motivated and a team player; (possess advanced computer applications skills;


• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;


• Have demonstrated a clear understanding of National and County development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Administrative Officers function;


• Be competent in computer application skills;


• Have excellent communication skills; and


• Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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