Information Officer II – Job Group -J

Requirements for Appointment
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
(i) Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
(ii) possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
(iii) Be proficient in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail; –
(i) Gathering, receiving, verifying, translating and editing news and features from various sources;
(ii) Determining the quality of news in relation to original stories filed or received;
(iii) From News Agencies and relating their relevance to Government policy; and
(iv) Monitoring other media under the guidance of a more senior officer.