For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• At least nine (9) years’ relevant experience in the public service or private sector;
• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Be a person of high integrity, motivated and a team player; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.