Principal Public Relations Officer Job at Taita Taveta County
The Taita Taveta County Public Service Board invites applications from suitable and qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
CPSB/TTC/017/2018
Terms of Service: Four (4) Years Contract
Responsibilities for the Principal Public Relations Officer Job
- The officer’s duty will entail analyzing information on programmes, significant events and impact on the customers in a specific sectorial area
- Researching on possible causes of negative publicity on the Government on both local and international press.
- Assisting in the development of appropriate strategies to address the situation; identifying Government events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public.
- Assisting in organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted.
- Assisting in developing standards and regulations in the department.
- Assisting in the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films etc.
- Assisting in organizing events including press conferences, exhibitionism, open days, press tours.
Principal Public Relations Officer Job Requirements:
- Have served in the grade of Public Relations Manager (Job Group N) or with a minimum period three (3) years as Public Relations Officer Job Group M.
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, and Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Possess advanced computer application skills.
- Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
- Be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player and.
- Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Have a Certificate in Senior Management Course OR its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
How to Apply
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
Private Bag
Voi
OR
Hand delivered at the Board offices Ground floor Maghamba Plaza, Opposite Kenya Power offices, Voi.
Important information
- Candidates must attach a clear copy of their national identity card or valid passport.
- Candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 by obtaining Clearance from HELB, DCI, KRA, CRB and EACC.
- The applications with copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials should reach the County Public Service Board on or before 4.30 PM on
- Friday 14th September, 2018.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Youth, women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates found canvassing will automatically be disqualified.