Qualifications

Bachelors Degree

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for a minimum period of two (2) years;
A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, social sciences or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations/Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognized institution in case of a general degree;
Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other relevant professional body with good standing; and
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; Integrity, Leadership, Honesty, Accountability and Discipline in the service to people.
NOTE: Possession of a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

 Duties & Responsibilities

The Principal Public Communication Officer will be responsible to the Senior Assistant Director, Public Communications.

The specific duties and responsibilities will include:

acilitating the development, implementation and review of Public Communication policies, standards, systems, strategies and procedures for the Office;
Monitoring effectiveness of Public Communication policies, guidelines, procedures and standards;
Implementing the divisional annual work plan;
Supervising and appraising staff working under them;
Branding of ODPP events in order to enhance visibility of the organization;
Implementing ODPP service delivery charter;
Mentoring, coaching, training and development of staff in the division;
Updating the content for the website and digital media platforms;
Disseminating Information Education Communication (IEC) materials in line with the ODPP media quality standards;
Providing support in Corporate Social Responsibility programmes and Community Engagements in line with the ODPP mandate;
Identifying events where the ODPP policies, programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted;
Producing documentaries, bulletins and newsletters to sensitize, inform and educate stakeholders and the public on the ODPP mandate; and
Identifying and reporting on various public communication issues in ODPP and developing of appropriate interventions in order to inform decision.