Job Description
Principal Public Communication Officer DPP 6 V/No: 8/2023
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
i) Served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and
relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of two (2)
years;
ii) A Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass communication,
Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, social sciences or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
iii) post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations/Journalism/Mass Communication from a
recognized institution in case of a general degree;
iv) Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body
with good standing; and
v) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Integrity,
Leadership, Honesty, Accountability and Discipline in the service to people.
NOTE: Possession of a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from
a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Principal Public Communication Officer will be responsible to the Senior Assistant
Director, Public Communications. The specific duties and responsibilities will include:
1. Facilitating the development, implementation and review of Public Communication
policies, standards, systems, strategies and procedures for the Office;
2. Monitoring effectiveness of Public Communication policies, guidelines, procedures and
standards;
S. Implementing the divisional annual work plan;
4. Supervising and appraising staff working under them;
5. Branding of ODPP events in order to enhance visibility of the organization;
6. Implementing ODPP service delivery charter;
7. Mentoring, coaching, training and development of staff in the division;
8. Updating the content for the website and digital media platforms;
9. Disseminating Information Education Communication (IEC) materials in line with the
ODPP media quality standards;
10. Providing support in Corporate Social Responsibility programmes and Community
Engagements in line with the ODPP mandate;
11. Identifying events where the ODPP policies, programmes and projects can be
propagated and promoted;
12. Producing documentaries, bulletins and newsletters to sensitize, inform and educate
stakeholders and the public on the ODPP mandate; and
13. Identifying and reporting on various public communication issues in ODPP and
developing of appropriate interventions in order to inform decision