Deputy Director of Protocal & Events Job in Kenya - Meru CPSB

Job Title: Deputy Director of Protocal & Events

Date Posted: 08/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Meru County Public Service Board

Industry: Director

Salary: Open

Location: Meru

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 28/07/2026

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Meru CPSB is hiring a Deputy Director of Protocol & Events skilled in official state protocol, public event planning, hospitality management, and public relations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The job holder will assist the director responsible for protocol in managing and overseeing protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines within the Office of the governor.

  • Implementing Office of the governor protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines
  • Planning and organizing of incoming and outgoing Office of the governor visits;
  • Maintaining contacts of local and foreign stakeholders;
  • Coordinating protocols of all VIP ceremonies, meetings and special events;
  • Organizing and coordinating of official events;
  • Coordinating processing of passports and other travel documents;
  • Receiving, accompanying and seeing off official delegations and Office of the governor guests;
  • Engaging with government officials and other stakeholders on events planning.
  • Preparing of periodic departmental reports

Requirements for appointment

  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Diplomacy, Public Relations, project planning or any other relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in a senior position in the Public Service or Private Sector in the portfolio applied for;
  • Be a strategic thinker and results oriented;
  • Have capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
  • Be computer literate;

How to Apply

Important information to all Applicants:

  • Details for all the posts are also available in our recruitment portal.
  • All applications will be done through our recruitment portal recruitment.merucountypublicserviceboard.or.ke
  • The applications deadline will be on Tuesday 28th July 2026.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: County Government of Meru is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
The Secretary/C.E.O
Meru County Public Service Board
P.O. BOX 109-60200
MERU.