Public Communications Officer III -JG -H

Duties and Responsibilities

This will be the entry and training grade for Public Communications Officers. The officer will be deployed the Department Headquarters or in the Public Communications Office to assist in the public communications function. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• information gathering on topical issues within the Department
• verifying its authenticity
• editing and dispatching the information for dissemination to the public and media under the guidance of a senior officer.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

i) A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Photojournalism/Photography, TV and Film Production, Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and

ii) Two (2) years relevant work experience in a similar setting will be an added advantage; and

iii) Compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.