Kericho County Principal Information Officer Job in Kenya (Re-Advertisement)

Kericho County Public Service Board wishes to recruit a competent and self-driven, person to fill the following position pursuant to section 63 of the County Government Act NO. 17 of 2012.

Principal Information Officer

KCPSB-V. NO. /10/2014

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Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Development and distribution of press releases and other materials to the media.
• Coordinating and organizing press teams for prompt and effective coverage of the County Government.
• Drafting speeches and talking notes for the Governor, and
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements for Appointment;

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication studies, Media studies/Sciences or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Have knowledge, experience and a distinguished career of not less than five(5) years in Public communication; and
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

Terms of service: Permanent &Pensionable.
Remuneration: Kshs: 48,190 – 65,290 p.m
House Allowance: Kshs: 17,000/= p.m.
Commuter: Kshs 8,000/=p.m.

How to Apply:
 

Applicants should:

• Attach clearance certificates from:-

1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission
3. CID (Certificate of Good Conduct)
4. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)( where applicable)

• Indicate their respective Wards and Sub-Counties if they are from Kericho County.
• Submit their applications attaching copies of National Identity Card / Passport, Curriculum Vitae, Testimonials, Academic and Professional Certificates clearly stating position applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary,/CEO
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 1376-20200
Kericho.

Or Hand delivered to: County Public Service Board Offices located next to Kericho Primary School.
 

Important:

• All applications to reach the Secretary/CEO, County Public Service Board on or before Wednesday 1st October, 2014
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Beware of fraudsters who will claim that they can assist secure Jobs in the County Government.
• Those who had applied earlier need to apply afresh.
• The Board wishes to assure the Public that it has and will always conduct its business in the most transparent manner.

NB: Kericho County is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.