Job Description
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER[2], JOB GRADE CPSB 9 JG ‘J’
– TWO (2 POSTS) Advert No. 61/2021/2022
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level
will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will
entail: assisting in building corporate relations; developing content on topical
issues for uploading onto institutional websites, Information Education
Communication (IEC) materials and undertaking media monitoring; assisting in
the preparation of media reviews, briefs, press releases/statements and
supplements; maintaining public relations records and documents; and
participating in event organization.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Mass Communications, Public
Relations, Communications Studies, Media Studies from a recognized
institution; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with a Postgraduate
Diploma in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications
Studies, Media Studies from a recognized institution;
(ii) Certificate in computer application skills; and
(iii)Certificate of membership to a professional body from a recognized
institution.