Job Description:

About the Job

Permanent position responsible for gathering information on programmes, significant events and their impact, assisting in the development of communications and media strategy, editing stories, liaising with media practitioners and the public, scheduling interviews, managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events.

Responsibilities

Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination.
Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy.
Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.
Responsible for scheduling interviews with Government officials.
Managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events under the guidance of the head of the Public Communications Unit.

Requirements

Be a Kenyan Citizen.
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya.
Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
Possess advanced computer application skills.
Demonstrate professional and managerial competence as reflected in work performance and results.