Job Description
Ref No. CPSB/TTC/03/2023
POSITION: CHIEF PROTOCOL OFFICER JOB GROUP CPSB 06 (M)
Number of Posts: Two (2) Posts
Terms of Service: Permanent.
Basic Salary Scale: As provided for by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Planning, organizing and supervising protocol activities of the Government; ii
2. Coordinating all protocol related activities within the division;
3. Planning, managing, documenting and reporting on Government Protocol
Service;
4. Providing protocol support and public relations services;
5. Implementing activities and assignments relating to maintaining and enhancing
the image of the County Government;
6. Facilitating movement, accommodation and appointments for County
officials and guests;
7. Planning and coordinating protocol service during official events, important
meetings and receptions organized by the Government;
8. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director,
Governance, Liaison and Communication.
Requirements for Appointment
1. Be a Kenyan citizen;
2. Be a holder of at least a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy,
Public Relations or any other relevant filed from a university recognized in Kenya;
3. Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade
C+ (Plus) and above;
4. Relevant work experience of not less than five years (5), three (3) of which must have
been in middle management in the Public Service or its approved equivalent
5. Must be familiar with the application of administrative procedures and protocol
practices of the Kenyan government, embassies, or similar international organizations.
6. Must be detail-oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills to deal
with people at all levels of organizations.
7. Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
8. Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
9. Be computer literate;
10. Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles of service
as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;and,
11. Proficiency in computer application skills