Principal Information Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of information;
• Co-ordination of information services;
• Carrying out research on local and International press on public opinion on the County Government;
• Identifying events that require packaging and dissemination to the media; and
• Preparing media supplements, documentaries and features. In addition, the officer will supervise and guide staff under him/her.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following; Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution.
• Have served in the grade of Chief Information Officer or a comparable relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a clear understanding of working of the media;
• possess advanced computer application skills;
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.