Public Communications Officer

Company Details
Industry: Government Administration
Description: The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and … The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years. The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President. The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Degree
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Others
Job Description

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communication Studies or Media Studies/Science from a university recognised in Kenya;
  • a Bachelors Degree in Social Science with a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communication Studies or Media Studies/Science from a university recognized in Kenya. 

   Note: Possession of the following will be an added advantage:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Multimedia communication skills;
  • An understanding of Artificial Intelligence;
  • Social media management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities will include:- 

  • assisting in building corporate relations; 
  • developing content on topical issues for uploading onto institutional websites, Information Education Communication (IEC) materials and undertaking media monitoring; 
  • assisting in the preparation of media reviews, briefs, press releases/statements and supplements; 
  • maintaining public relations records and documents; and 
  • participating in event organization.
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