Chief Public Communications Officer Job County Government of Kitui

Communication Jobs, County Government of Kitui Jobs. Responsible for leading the county’s public communication strategy, managing public information campaigns, coordinating communication teams, and ensuring consistent and accurate communication with stakeholders. Requires a degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Kitui.

Key Responsibilities

• Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination;
• 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.

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
• Possess advanced computer application skills.

How to Apply

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