About the Job

The Principal Administration Officer (Head of Protocol) is responsible for managing, documenting, and reporting on Government Protocol Services, providing protocol to County Officials and Guests, and planning protocol events.

Responsibilities

Planning, managing, documenting and reporting on Government Protocol Services.
Providing Protocol and Public Relations Services and ensure that they are carried out in accordance with National and International Practices.
Implementing activities and assignments relating to maintaining and enhancing the image of County Government.
Facilitating movement, accommodation and appointments for County Officials and Guests.
Preparing itineraries and agendas for County Government Officials and Guests.
Planning Protocol Services during Official events, important meetings and receptions organized by the County Government, and ensure proper etiquette for Official engagements, and streamline interactions with dignitaries and other VIPs.
Organizing and coordinating all County Government official Events.
Preparing Guests lists and seating arrangements.
Coordinating arrangements for press coverage of all County Government Official functions.
Facilitating linkages with other Institutions and Organizations.
Ensuring efficient and effective communication with Stakeholders and Visitors to the Office of the Governor and for other County Government Departments.
Facilitating appointments.
Ensuring proper etiquette for Official engagements.
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Performing any other functions as directed by the Director Protocol and or Chief of Staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: – Business Administration, Education, Social sciences, Community Development, Political Science and Public Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya.
Supervisory Management Course or equivalent.
Certificate in computer application from a recognized Institution.
Demonstrated Professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Demonstrated a clear understanding of National Development Policies, Goals and objectives, and ability to integrate them into the Public Service Performance Management Function.12