Public Communications Officer

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.