Principal Officer / Communications Job in Kenya

Job Specifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement communications policies, strategies, and plans for the Authority and its programs.

Coordinate the design and execution of consumer and brand awareness campaigns from time to time.

Ensure branding standards are maintained and observed at all times.

Coordinate the management of the Authority’s online and social media assets.

Develop and curate content and stories for internal and external stakeholders and audiences.

Liaise with the advertising agency and other contracted consultants to ensure outsourced communications services are delivered on time and to the required standards.

Support the management of relationships with various stakeholder groups and parties.

Support reputation risk management, including maintaining and executing a crisis communication plan.


Draft speeches and special correspondence for the Authority’s leadership for use during industry and corporate events and meetings.

Manage the Authority’s website and social media assets.

Coordinate coverage of corporate and industry events in the digital and news media.

Undertake communications research to monitor the impact of various communications strategies, campaigns, and programs.

Support internal communications within the Authority.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

Have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a Supervisory Role.

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

A Master’s Degree in Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.

Be registered with a professional body such as PRSK from a recognized institution.

Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Key Competencies and Skills:

Proficiency in Computer applications.

Organizational skills.

Communication skills.

Analytical skills.

Problem-solving skills.

How To Apply

Terms and Conditions of Service

The Authority offers a competitive package in line with its Human Resource Policies and Procedures and Public Service Guidelines

Documents to be submitted by the applicants

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant academic and professional certifi cates.

Successful candidates shall be required to submit the following documents: –

Valid Tax Compliance Certifi cate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Valid Certifi cate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

Valid Certifi cate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

Duly fi lled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The Self-Declaration form should indicate the position being applied for.

Valid Clearance Certifi cate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Interested and qualifi ed candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed CV, a cover letter, and contact information for three professional references, via the link provided online on or before 2nd July 2024 at 5.00 p.m, East Africa Time (EAT).

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.
Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800
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