PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER I

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

     i.        Have served in the grade of Public Communications Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for minimum period of three (3) years;

   ii.        Have a post graduate diploma in any of the following disciplines in case of holders of general social science degrees; mass communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Internation Relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution/University; and

  iii.        Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili

  iv.        Be proficient in Information Communication Technology including use of internet and intranet services; and

    v.        Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and responsibilities;

An officer at this level may be deployed at the Ministry Headquarters or in a Public Communications Office.

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail;

       i.        Gathering information on programmes and significant events,

     ii.        Editing stories on topical issues in a specific sectoral area,

   iii.        Liasing with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern,

    iv.        Scheduling interviews with government officials and

      v.        Managing assigned projects and programmes under the guidance of the head of the unit/section.