Communications Assistant I - 2 Posts

Reference: KT/CASB/2026/28 | Grade: KCASB 11 (J/G H) | Posts: 2 | Basic salary: KShs. 28,620 – 37,100 p.m. (permanent and pensionable)

Job description

Preparing and producing public relations and communication materials, including brochures, handbooks, flyers, magazines, newsletters and other publications;

Updating the County Assembly website and social media platforms in liaison with the Information Technology Department;

Coordinating assigned activities relating to the County Assembly's outreach programmes, corporate events and exhibitions;

Providing protocol support during official functions and receiving and directing visitors to the County Assembly;

Preparing draft press releases, news items, captions and other communication materials for review and approval by the responsible officer;

Monitoring media coverage relating to the County Assembly and preparing media monitoring summaries and reports;

Supporting the production and dissemination of news content through the County Assembly Broadcast Unit;

Coordinating the distribution of approved publications, newsletters and other public information materials;

Collecting, compiling and verifying information on County Assembly activities for use in publications, website updates and other communication platforms;

Maintaining updated records of publications, media coverage, website and social media updates, outreach activities and other communication outputs;

Maintaining mailing lists, publication schedules and registers relating to communication and outreach activities;

Performing any other duties relevant to the function of the cadre as may be assigned by the supervisor; and

Any other duty that may be assigned by the Office of the Clerk of Assembly.

Job specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Valid Kenyan citizenship;

Certificate in Public Relations, Communication Studies, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya; and

Ability to speak and write in English and Kiswahili.

Added advantage

Diploma in Public Relations, Communication Studies, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;

Supervisory Skills Development Course or its equivalent;

Membership of a relevant professional body or association; and

Certificate in computer applications/packages.

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How to apply

Application process

All interested and qualified persons are required to physically submit their signed application letters, together with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of certified academic and professional certificates together with transcripts, and a certified copy of National ID/Passport, in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side, addressed to:

The Secretary Kitui County Assembly Service Board

P.O. Box 694 – 90200 Kitui

Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.

Important information to all applicants

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

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Cards, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during the interviews.

Candidates with foreign degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the Commission for University Education of Kenya.

Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should physically reach the Office of the Clerk of Assembly/Secretary, Kitui County Assembly Service Board on or before Monday, 30 November 2026 by 5.00 p.m., East Africa Time.

Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates before appointment from the following organizations, as part of compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya: Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board, Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Revenue Authority, and a Credit Reference Bureau.

The Kitui County Assembly Service Board is committed to implementing Article 232(1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya's diverse communities, and equal employment opportunities for men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Women, youth, persons with disabilities, marginalized groups and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Beware of fraudsters

The County Assembly of Kitui does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Any individuals or parties requesting such payments while posing as Assembly representatives are impostors and should be reported to the relevant authorities.

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