Tana River County Assistant Director, Public Communications Job

Public Communications Assistant Director Job, County Government Jobs In Kenya 2023, 

The County Government of Tana River pursuant to Section 59(1) (a), (b) and 66 of the County Government Act 2012 as read together with Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

V/NO. 007/2023: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, J/G ‘P’ (1 POST)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Assist in interpreting and implementing Public Communications policies, strategies and programmes;


• Managing Public Communications activities/events;


• Branding and promoting positive image of the Government;


• Building relations with media and diverse publics;


• Monitoring and analyzing media content;


• Carrying out research on public opinion on specific sectoral areas and providing appropriate strategies;


• Managing production of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials;


• Events management; participating in development of departmental/individual work plans;


• Preparing budgets;


• Coordinating training and development of staff and management of resources; and


• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor 

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Principal Public Communications Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;


• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Media Studies, Corporate Communications from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications studies or Media Studies from a recognized institution;


• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Communications studies, Media Studies, International Relations from a recognized institution;


• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;


• Membership to a professional body from a recognized institution;


• Certificate in computer application skills;


• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and


• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should visit our portal: www.jobs.tanarivercpsb.go.ke for online job application and submission. Applicants should also upload their applications with updated CV, a copy of National Identity Card, copies of academic and professional certificates, names and contacts of three (3) referees, and other relevant testimonials to:

The Board Secretary / C.E.O. Tana River County Public Service Board

P.O. Box 181 – 70101 HOLA

 Applications should be received on or before 28th April, 2023 at 12:00am.

All applicants MUST comply with the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

i.e. be in possession of valid clearance certificates from HELB, KRA, EACC, DCI (Certificate of Good Conduct) & Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Kindly note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Tana River County Public Service Board is a credible government institution and therefore all its recruitments are devoid of any payments. You are hereby advised not to entertain fraudsters purporting to be employees of the Board promising to assist you have your appointment letter processed at a fee.

 The County Government of Tana River is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Women, the Marginalized and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply

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