Chief Public Communications Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination;

Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;

Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public; and

Liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.

Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan Citizen;

Served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communications, Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;

Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;

Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and

Possess advanced computer application skills.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant's National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Monday 16th November, 2026.

Please Note:

The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.

Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.

Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts.

It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Interested and qualified? Go to County Government of Kitui on careers.kitui.go.ke to apply

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