PROTOCOL OFFICERS (4 POSTS) (JOBS AND VACANCIES IN KENYA OCTOBER 2013)

Title: Protocol Officers (4 Posts) Ref: KCPSB/2013/039

The Kisii County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as perSECTIONS 45, 50, 51, 58 and 63 of the County Government Act 2012.

Terms: Permanent and pensionable

Reporting to the County Secretary, the Protocol Officer will be responsible for public relations, media liaison and protocol services in the County and the Governor’s and Deputy Governor’s offices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of 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.
• Promotion of national values, principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the County Secretary.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan.
• Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma 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.

Remuneration

• Basic salary:Kshs 48,190 – 65,290 p.m.
• House allowance:Kshs 24,000 p.m.
• Other allowances:Kshs 8,000 p.m.

Please Note

• For a candidate to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution, one must have the following current clearance certificates:
• A certificate of Good Conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
• A clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• A tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted

How to Apply

All applications should be accompanied by a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials. The applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position/specific area applied for and addressed to;

The Chairman

County Public Service Board

Kisii County

P O Box 4550-40200

KISII

Email: info@kisii.go.ke

Or hand delivered at the Kisii County Public Service Board offices situated at Mwalimu House 3rd Floor Room Number 31. The applications should reach the County Public Service Board on or before 25th October 2013, 5.00 p.m. KISII COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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