County Chief Officer – Strategic Communication
2025-11-05T13:02:26+00:00
County Government Of Busia
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https://www.busiacounty.go.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Media
2025-11-14T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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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.
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.
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.
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Vacancy title:
County Chief Officer – Strategic Communication
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Media]
Jobs at:
County Government Of Busia
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
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 newsletters.
- 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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following documents:
- KRA Tax compliance certificate
- Clearance from HELB
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- CRB clearance certificate
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before 14th NOVEMBER 2025 at 5.00 p.m.
The Secretary/CEO,
County Public Service Board,
County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
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