Vacancy title:
Chief Protocol/ Senior Reception Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office, Civil & Government, Communications & Writing, Advertising & Public Relations, Business Operations, Cleaning & Facilities]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kirinyaga

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 29 2026

Duty Station:
Kirinyaga | Kirinyaga

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 15 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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

Kirinyaga County borders Nyeri County, Murang’a County and Embu County.It covers an area of 1,478.1 square kilometers. The county lies between 1,158 metres and 5,380 metres above sea level in the South and at the Peak of Mt. Kenya respectively. Mt. Kenya which lies on the northern side greatly influences the landscape of the county as well as other ...

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Director Communication, the holder will be responsible for: –

• Organizing and coordinating official events;
• Coordinating arrangements for press coverage of official functions.
• Facilitating linkage with other institutions and organizations;
• Ensuring efficient and effective communication with stakeholders and visitors to the office of the Governor and/or County Government;
• Ensuring proper etiquette for official engagements;
• Liaising with State Departments/Departments and Counties on preparation of programmes for, and conduct of official, presidential and state functions;
• up-dating the government guest list;
• Making seating plans for official, presidential and state functions;
• Vetting visitors;
• Providing relevant information to visitors;
• Maintaining good public relations in Government offices;
• Liaising with State/Departments, Agencies and private institutions on flag protocol;
• Identifying appropriate state gifts; and collecting invitation cards and car stickers for national days and state functions.
• Preparing guests list and seating arrangements;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, or any other related field.
• Knowledge of office management, procedures and practices.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized inssstitution;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Experience needed

Relevant working experience of at least five (5) years.

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

Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke ON OR BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026.

NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

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