Busia County PSB Senior Public Communications Officer Job

Senior Public Communications Officer Job, Current Communication Kenyan Jobs 2023, 

Pursuant to Article 235(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 59(1)(b) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012; the County Public Service Board of Busia invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill vacant positions in the Governorship on Three (3) years contract (Renewable) as follows:

SENIOR PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – JOB GROUP “L” – FOUR (4) POSTS-ADVERT No: CPSB/28/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathering information on programmes and significant events within the county Government and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit within the county for dissemination;


• Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy; editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public 


• liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern in the county


• scheduling interviews with County Government officials


• managing assigned projects/programmes; and


• Organizing events under the guidance of the head of the Unit/Section


• And any other assigned duties

Qualifications

For Direct Appointment to this Position, a candidate Must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;


• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;


• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and


• Be proficient in computer applications

For Promotion to this position the Officer Must

• Have served in the position of Public Communications Officer I or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or in a comparable position in the private sector or social industry for a minimum period of three (3)


• Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines in the case of serving Certificate holders: Journalism, International Relations, Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations or its approved equivalent Qualifications from a recognized Institution;


• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; Possess advanced computer application skills; and


• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

How to Apply

All applicants should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Monday 24th April, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.

 Applications should be addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO, County Public Service Board,

County Government of Busia,

P.O Box 1103- 50400,

Busia.

The County Government of Busia is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

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