Job Description
Senior Public Communication and Media Relations officer (Job Group P) NCCASB-04 –
ONE (1) POSITION.
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Overseeing development and review of public communication and media relations
strategies;
ii) Coordinating the preparation and placement of radio and television infomercials;
iii) Coordinating outreach programs to open up the Assembly to the public;
iv) Organize meeting between media owners, editors, journalists and members to ensure
constant synergy;
v) Sensitize members on handling media related issues;
vi) overseeing corporate communications;
vii) Coordinating the management of County Assembly events;
viii) Assisting in overseeing the designing, innovating and recommending corporate
materials for building the Assembly’s brand;
ix) Coordinating the updating of the County Assembly’s website content;
x) Maintaining of all public communications and media relations records;
xi) Assisting in preparation of departmental budget proposals and procurement plans;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
a) Served in the grade of Public Communications & Media Relations Officer (I) for a
minimum period of three (3) years or an equivalent position;
b) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Communication, Public
Relations, Mass Communication or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from
a recognized institution;
c) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Communication, Public
Relations, Mass Communication or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from
a recognized institution;
d) Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
e) Proficiency in computer applications;
f) Registration with a relevant professional body; and
g) Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability in work
performance