Vacancy title:
Public Communications Officer III

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Media, Communications & Writing, Civil & Government, Advertising & Public Relations]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This is a Public Communications Officer III position within the Kitui County Government.

Responsibilities or duties

Information gathering on topical issues within the Ministry/Department, verifying its authenticity, editing and dispatching the information for dissemination to the public and media under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Be a Kenyan Citizen; and
• Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C (Plain) with a minimum of C+ (Plus) in English and Kiswahili and C (Plain) in any other relevant subjects or its approved equivalent qualification;
• Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Be proficient in computer applications.

Experience needed

Not explicitly specified, but implied by the grade and diploma requirement.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• 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, academic certificates and transcripts.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

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 Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

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, academic certificates and transcripts.

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

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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