Principal Public Relation and Communications Officer / Protocol

Reference: KT/CASB/2026/19 | Grade: KCASB 6 (J/G N) | Posts: 1 | Basic salary: KShs. 60,080 – 96,130 p.m. (permanent and pensionable)

Job description

Coordinating and overseeing the preparation and production of public relations materials, including brochures, handbooks, flyers, magazines, newsletters and other publications;

Overseeing the updating of the County Assembly website and social media platforms in liaison with the Information Technology Department;

Coordinating and overseeing the County Assembly's outreach programmes, corporate events and exhibitions;

Coordinating and overseeing protocol arrangements and ensuring appropriate procedures are followed in receiving and handling official visitors to the County Assembly;

Preparing and overseeing the issuance of press releases, responding to media stories through authorized channels and coordinating proactive media reporting on the activities of the County Assembly;

Coordinating with the County Assembly Broadcast Unit on broadcast and media-related activities;

Preparing and reviewing the County Assembly profile, position papers and other corporate communication materials;

Convening and chairing public relations and media-related meetings and ensuring that minutes are prepared, maintained and filed;

Providing technical guidance and professional support to officers involved in public relations, media relations, protocol and communication activities;

Coordinating the preparation of departmental budget estimates and identifying resource requirements for communication and public relations activities;

Coordinating staff performance appraisal, training and development activities within the assigned area of responsibility;

Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of communication, outreach, media relations and protocol activities and preparing periodic performance reports;

Maintaining and overseeing records of publications, media coverage, outreach activities, protocol engagements and other communication outputs;

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

Bachelor's degree in any of the following: Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communication, Mass Communication, Communications and Public Relations, International Relations and Diplomacy, Communication Studies, Communication and Media from a recognized institution in Kenya or any other relevant qualification; and

Minimum of two (2) years' relevant work experience.

Added advantage

Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communication, Mass Communication, Communications and Public Relations, International Relations and Diplomacy, Communication Studies, Communication and Media from a recognized institution in Kenya;

Senior Management Course or its equivalent;

Membership in a relevant professional body or association; and

Certificate in computer applications/packages.

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

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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