Nyeri County Principal Information Officer

Nyeri County Principal Information Officer
March 26, 2015 Job Description
Republic of Kenya
County Government of Nyeri
Nyeri County Public Service Board
The County Government of Nyeri wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following position:
Office of The Governor
Principal Information Officer
1 Post
Job Group “N”
Reporting to the Director, Governor’s Press Service, the Principal Information Officer will be responsible for the following;
Development of communications and media strategy.
Sourcing and arranging for appropriate television and radio programs to disseminate information on activities of the Governor
Documenting the Governor’s events
Supervising the preparation and placement of radio and TV infomericals
Coordinating and organizing press teams for prompt and effective coverage of the Governor’s functions
Drafting speeches and talking notes for the Governor
Any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines:- Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Communication Studies, Media Studies/ Sciences
Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five years in Public Communications
Remuneration and Benefits
Basic Salary – Kshs 48,190 – 65,290 p.m
House Allowance – Kshs 17,000 p.m
Commuter Allowance – Kshs 8,000 p.m
Terms of Service – Pensionable or Contract (Renewable based on Performance)
Service Gratuity – 31% of basic salary on completion of the contract
Medical Cover – Provided for self, spouse and dependent children up to 21 years of age
Leave – 30 days annual leave with leave allowance
Note

(i) Applicants MUST attach their C.V together with certified copies of the following documents:
Academic and Professional Certificates and other testimonials.
National Identity Card
Certificate of Good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D).
A certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (C.R.B).
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (H.E.L.B).
Clearance certificate from Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (E.A.CC).
Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (K.R.A).
(ii) The Nyeri County Government is an equal opportunity employer.
(iii) Qualified persons from any part of the country are encouraged to apply.
(vi) Civil servants working in the respective departments and meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply.
(v) Women who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.
(vi) Persons living with Disability who meet the requirements are also encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
All applications should be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the top left side indicating the position applied for and submitted to:
The Secretary,
Nyeri County Public Service Board,
Karson’s Photo House Kimathi Street
P.O Box 90-10100,
Nyeri
All applications should reach the Secretary on or before 10th April 2015
Via postal service, courier service or hand delivered.