State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunication Director, Public Communications Jobs in Kenya
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
Served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, two (2) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director of Public Communication, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable position in the wider public service;
A Bachelors degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photo journalism 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, and Photo journalism or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Mass Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
Clear understanding of National Development Goals, Kenya Vision 2030 and the role of management of Public Communications in the achievement of the same;
Excellent and written communication skills; and
Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will report to the information Secretary for the smooth running of Public Communication Services. Specific duties and responsibilities will include: –
Formulating, interpreting and implementing Government Public Communications policies; strategies and programmes;
Coordinating and management of content development;
Coordinating and managing public participation/engagement;
Developing and nurturing relations with diverse publics;
Ensuring compliance with the National Communications Strategy and the Government advertising plan;
Assisting in developing Public Communications/Media legal framework; undertaking advocacy;
Developing strategies for implementing Public Communications research; overall management of Public Communication services locally and internationally;
Ensuring projection of a positive image of the Government;
Undertaking Communications development projects in line with the Constitution and Kenya Vision 2030;
Managing Public Communications services that enhance security, peace and national cohesion and ensuring professional ethics and standards in the delivery of Public Communications services; and
Coordinating research on emerging issues in Public Communications;
Coordinating Government Publicity Plan and media monitoring and
research.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunication Director, Public Communications Jobs in Kenya
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