Baringo County Protocol Officer Job in Kenya

Baringo County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the Constitution of Kenya 2010 under article 176 and County Government Act No. 17 of 2012.

Protocol Officer 

(1 Post) JG’N’ REF:BCPSB/2O/2O14

The protocol Officer will be responsible for public relations, media liaison and protocol services in the County and will be answerable to the Chief Of Staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of county official events visits, conferences, tours and social tasks initiated within the office.
• Arranging travel for the Governor and Deputy Governor including scheduling travel, preparing trip folders,arranging bulleting and preparing itinerary.
• Scheduling events, determining need for audiovisual equipment, gathering of biographies and guest information, preparing agendas, and setting up locations.
• Assisting to develop media plans, distributing and following up media releases, booking interviews, and responding to media requests.
• Assist in the initiation, development and implementation of policies and sector plans in the unit.
• Preparing the guest lists and sitting arrangements.
• Promotion of national values, principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan.
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Communication Studies or any other relevant qualification from a university/institution recognized in Kenya.
• Working experience of not less than three (3) years in the Public Service or the Private Sector.
• Be Computer literate.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan constitution.

Remuneration

Basic salary: Kshs 48,190 — 65,290 p.m.
House allowance: Kshs 24,000 p.m.
Other allowances: Kshs 8,000 p.m.
Terms of Service: Permanent

How to Apply:

For a candidate to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution, he/she must have the following clearances:

• Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
• Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• A tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Certificate of clearance from any of the Credit References Bureaus in the Country

All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
Baringo County.
P.O. Box 53-30400,
Kabarnet.

So as to reach the Offices mentioned above on or before 26 June 2014. Candidates are advised against canvassing.

NB: Baringo County Government is an equal opportunity Government and all are encouraged to apply as provided in the advert.