Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION – TWENTY FIVE (25) POSTS –
V/NO. 175 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.90,200 – Ksh.124,630 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16,800 p.m.- Ksh.45,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.12,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, two (2) of which should
have been at the grade of Senior Information Officer, CSG 9 or in a
comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
(ii) a Bachelors degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations,
Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or
equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
OR
a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in
Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication
Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism or equivalent
qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(iii) demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as
reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
(i) assisting in the formulation, interpretation of information policies,
programmes and strategies;
(ii) coordination of information services;
(iii) management of news, information and features;
(iv) coordination of information research and preparation of reports; and
(v) coordination of provision and uploading of content onto Kenya News
Agency (KNA) website and centres.