Job Group 'J'

Terms of Service-Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Developing interactive design briefs by gathering information and data through research
2. Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches
3. Monitoring emerging new technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as In Design, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3dsMax, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash
4. Working on layouts and art working pages ready for print
5. Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief
6. Receiving and enhancing picture quality for press
7. Designing animated video messages for publication
8. Preparing and sending design pages to press
9. Prioritizing, monitoring and tracking production projects to ensure timely
10. completion of the same, and giving a final report. Any other duties that may be
11. assigned by the Senior Information Officer or Director

 Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan Citizen
2. Diploma-holder in Graphic Design or Journalism from a recognized institution, with 5 years ‘working experience
3. Proficient in computer applications
4. Proven skills in video animation designing.
5. Good communication and team-playing skills
6. Excellent time management approach and ability to meet set deadlines
7. Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and reporting skills
8. Be a registered member of a professional body in the area of specialization

NOTE:

1. All Directors report to the relevant Chief Officers in their Departments.
2. Additional information and proper job descriptions on the advertised positions are available on the website at www.homabay.go.ke
3. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. Applicants from Homa Bay County are required to indicate their constituency and ward of residence.
5. Shortlisted candidates for all advertised positions will be required to provide copies of relevant documents from the under-listed authorities.
• Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit their application letters together with curriculum vitae, academic and professional certificates, and testimonials, as well as national identity card or passport and any other relevant documents, either electronically through the County website: https://www.homabay.go.ke/career/ or physically delivered to the Homa Bay County Public Service Board Offices in Homa Bay Town through hand delivery or through Post Office using the address below. Applicants should clearly indicate the position(s) applied for on top of the envelope addressed to:

Office of the Chief Executive Officer,

Homa Bay County Public Service Board,

P.O. Box 95 – 40300,

HOMA BAY

Homa Bay County is an equal-opportunity employer, and women, youth, and people living with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received on or before Tuesday, 14^th March 2023, at 5:00 P.M. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.