Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – TEN (10) POSTS –
V/NO.178 /2023
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.90,200 – Ksh.124,630 p.m. (CSG 7)
House Allowance: Ksh.16,800 - 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 Public Communication Officer CSG 9
and above 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 from a recognized institution.
OR
a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in
Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication
Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism from a recognized
institution;
(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 interpreting and implementing Public Communications
policies; strategies and programmes;
(ii) managing Public Communications activities /events branding and
promoting positive image of Government building relations with
media and diverse publics;
(iii) monitoring and analyzing media content;
(iv) carrying out research on public opinion on specific sectoral area and
providing appropriate strategies;
(v) managing production of IEC materials and events management;
(vi) participating in the development of Departmental /individual work
plans;
(vii) preparing budgets;
(viii) coordinating training and development of staff and management of
resources.