Principal Public Communications Officer Job Laikipia County Government

Communication Jobs, Laikipia County Government Jobs. Responsible for developing communication strategies, coordinating public awareness campaigns, and sharing county information with the public. Requires a degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Laikipia

Key Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: implementation of communications strategies; undertaking Public Communications research; packaging press releases, statements and supplements and dissemination of information; reviewing and editing of speeches; handling press and public inquiries; event management; managing media relations; reviewing and editing of speeches; assisting in the implementation of the customer satisfaction surveys; packaging press releases, statements and supplements for dissemination; undertaking Public Communications research; scheduling interviews and press conferences; uploading content onto institutional websites and the Government Portal; managing content development on topical issues; coordinating the provision and uploading of content onto Government Portal and ministerial website; supervising staff and managing Resource.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Working experience of not less than five (5) years in which Two (2) is in a Middle or Senior Level Management and leadership position in a public or private organization;
• 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;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

How to Apply

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