Careers in Kenya at State Agency - Principal Public Relations Officer

Job Title: Principal Public Relations Officer

Compnay: State Agency

Job Location:  Nairobi, Kenya


J/G 4

Ref 6/2013

Responsibilities:

• Formulation of information policy to guide the dissemination of information to the public and reviewing them as appropriate in line with the relevant legislation;
• Ensuring professional ethics and consistence in gathering and dissemination of information;
• Gathering information on programs, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers;
• Development of communications and media strategy;
• Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and developing appropriate interventions;
• Carrying out research on local and international press on public opinion towards the Agency;
• Identifying events that require packaging and dissemination to the media;
• Preparing media briefs, supplements, documentaries and features;
• Developing standards and regulations in management of information;
• Advising the Director on information and public communication issues;
• Scheduling interviews with Agency officials;
• Managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events and management of assets and finances in the division.

Qualification and Experience;

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in a senior management position as a public communication/relations officer in the Public Service or in a comparable position a reputable Private Sector.
• A Bachelors Degree in the following field: mass communication, public relations, communications studies, journalism, international relations, social sciences or in their equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Must be fluent in oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Have attended a Senior Management course in relevant field lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution.
• Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit hand written applications attaching detailed curriculum vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and address of three referees, copies of their educational and professional certificates and other testimonials, National Identity Card and certificate of Good Conduct in a sealed envelope quoting the job title and the reference number on both the letter and the envelope and addressed to:

DNA 1596
P.O. Box 49010-00100 GPO
Nairobi

Application Deadline: 22nd Nov 2013