WELCOME TO UASIN GISHU COUNTY GOVERNMENT

ADVERT DESCRIPTION
Advert Number UGC/CPSB/EXT/ADPC/PSM/01/25       Advert Date18/4/2025    Closing Date1/5/2025
QUALIFICATIONS,REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.92,030.00 - 133,410.00 (CPSB 05)
House Allowance: Ksh. 28,000.00 p.m
Commuter Allowance: KSh. 12,000.00 p.m.
Other Allowances as Per the SRC Circulars
Terms of Service: Three (3) Years Contract (Renewable)

Requirements for Appointment: -
A Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism from a recognized institution;
OR
A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Media Studies/Science, Photojournalism from a recognized institution;
A Master's degree in a field relevant is an added advantage
Knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than six (6) years and has at least three (3) years’ experience at management level; and
Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities: -
Interpret and implement public communication policies; strategies and programmes;
Develop standards and regulations in the management of public communications functions;
Manage public communications activities /events branding and promoting positive image of the County;
Initiate research on various public communication issues and develop appropriate interventions and response;
Produce and communicate publications on the County programs, activities and investment opportunities;
Edit and proofread government related publications and other pre-press materials to ensure quality;
Provides professional leadership in the management of relations between the county, the public, the media and other stakeholders;
Monitor and analyze media content;
Carry out research on public opinion on specific sectoral area and providing appropriate strategies;
Manage production of IEC materials and events management;
Participate in the development of departmental /individual work plans;
Prepare and monitor implementation of the department’s budget;
Coordinate training and development of staff and management of resources within the department.
Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.