Public Communications Officer II/ Public Communications Officer III at Meru County

Job Description

Meru County is located on the Eastern side of the Mt Kenya covering 6, square kilometers. It is strategically placed bordering Isiolo County to the North, Tharaka County to the South West, Nyeri County to the South West and Laikipia County to the West. The county has a population of 1,, million people. Our vision is green united prosperous model county. Our mission is facilitate sustainable development and wealth creation in the County through commerce, technological innovations and industrialization that leverages on our skilled human resources, agriculture, wildlife, bio-diversity and cultural heritage.

Vacancy no. MCPSB /05/05/ 

Duties and Responsibilities 

He/she will be responsible to the Director of Communications for all public communication matters in the County. Specific duties and responsibilities will include gathering information on existing programmes, significant events and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of Department for dissemination. Work will further entail liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a senior officer.

Requirements for Appointment at job group ‘J’ CPSB 10

Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution; Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and Be proficient in computer applications.

For appointment at job group ‘H’ CPSB 11

Have Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE) mean grade C with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any other relevant subjects or its approved equivalent qualification; Must have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and Be proficient in computer applications.