Deputy Director Of Public Communications (1) Post at Busia County

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Busia County Public Service Board seeks to professionally deliver service to the people of Busia with integrity and dedication through well trained competent and skilled man powern In all these achievements, she has derived her support and strength in God in whom she has always put trust and who she acknowledges never fails her. Her family has been by her side for support and encouragementAdvert No. CPSB/78/Duties and Responsibilities Identifying Government events in specific sectoral area that require packaging and dissemination to the media and the publicPreparing and organizing fora where Government policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;Gathering information on policies, programmes, significant events and how they impact on customers and disseminating the same to the public/mediaEnsure proper projection of corporate image of the organizationCarrying out research based on both local and international press on possible causes of negative Publicity on the Government and developing appropriate interventions;Liaising with the Public Communications officer on cross cutting issues that require harmonization and dissemination centrally.Liaise with the media in undertaking general public relations work, including direct questioning and answer sessions by citizens.Maintaining an effective and updated departmental websiteFacilitate printing of publicity materials for the department. Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: Have served in the position of Assistant Director of Public Communication or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum period of three yearsMasters degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communication Studies, Information Sciences, Public Relations, International Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantageStrategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six weeks or its equivalent from a recognized InstitutionPossess good oral and written communications skills in both English and Kiswahili;Be of high integrity, motivated and team player;Possess advanced Computer Applications skills;Have demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.