Job Description
PRINCIPAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION OFFICER JG ‘N’ V/No. 7/2023 (1
POSITION)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 49,000 – 87,360 Per month
House Allowance: Kshs. 15,400 - 35,000 Per month (as per the duty station)
Leave allowance: Kshs. 6,000 Per year
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 8,000 Per month
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided in the current NPS Medical Cover
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
(i) gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral
area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of
Public Communications Unit for dissemination;
(ii) assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;
(iii) editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public
and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual
concern.
(iv) scheduling interviews with Government officials;
(v) managing assigned projects/programmes, and
(vi) organizing events under the guidance of the head of the Public
Communications Unit.
Requirements for Appointment
i) have served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in
a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum
period of three (3) years;
ii) have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-
political environment in Kenya;
iii) possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and
Kiswahili;
iv) possess advanced computer application skills;
v) attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
vi) have demonstrated professional and managerial competence as
reflected in work performance and results.