ADVERT NO: CPSB/14/2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement, and review county communication policies, strategies, and frameworks.
• Coordinate the development and dissemination of official county information, statements, press releases, and reports.
• Promote the county’s vision, mission, and development agenda through effective communication strategies.
• Manage crisis communication and safeguard the county’s reputation.
• Act as the link between the County Government and media houses to ensure accurate, timely, and fair coverage.
• Foster positive relations with local, national, and international media outlets.
• Organize press briefings, interviews, and official events for the Governor, Deputy Governor, County Public Service Board and office of the County Attorney.
• Facilitate public participation forums and stakeholder engagement in line with constitutional requirements.
• Ensure that official communication channels within the County Government are effective and consistent.
• Oversee county government digital platforms, including websites, social media, and enewsletters.
• Champion innovation in digital communication to enhance citizen access to information.
• Ensure branding, visibility, and consistency across all county communication materials.
• Ensure compliance with constitutional provisions on access to information, freedom of expression, and public participation.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the impact of county communication strategies and campaigns.
• Prepare periodic reports on communication activities, media coverage, and public perception for submission to the CECM and County Assembly.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, and service excellence within the communication department.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Be a Kenyan citizen with national identification card.
• Certify the requirements of Chapter six of Kenyan constitution 2010 on Leadership and Integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, International Relations, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Strategic Communication, Public Administration, International Relations, or related field.
• Membership in a recognized professional body such as MCK, PRSK, CIPR, or equivalent is desirable.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in communication, public relations, media, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic communication, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.
• i Strong knowledge of the Constitution, Access to Information Act, and county governance frameworks.