Vacancy title:
Manager Corporate Communications (Grade 3)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]

Jobs at:
National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 22 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

NITA/CS/11/09/2025 - 1 post

• The Manager Corporate Communications will be reporting to the Director Corporate Services and will responsible for developing and implementing the Corporate Communication strategy for the Authority to ensure that communication is clear, compelling and consistent across all channels to reinforce the Vision, Mission and objectives of the Authority.

Job Description

The Manager Corporate Communications will be responsible for the following:

• Providing counsel and oversight for the corporate Image, reputation & communication management for the Authority;
• Development and implementation of the public relations and communication strategy for the Authority;
• Development and management of the Corporate brand identity strategy and management for the Authority;
• Development and management of the Authority’s media strategy (offline and online) to enhance communication and awareness on the Organization’s activities and programs;
• Developing a comprehensive stakeholder relations strategy for employees, relevant government departments, partner organizations and the general public;
• Developing policies on public relations/communication for the Authority;
• Rolling out programs for building and promoting the Authority’s internal and external image;
• Verifying/ authenticating, editing and dispatching information for dissemination to the public and the media;
• Management of publications including development and production of the Authority’s magazine;
• Liaising with media in a proactive manner to highlight the Authority’s roles in the Industrial Training sector;
• Media monitoring for print, electronic and social media news pertaining to the organization, identifying areas that need the Board’s attention and alerting the Director General for appropriate action and;
• Ensuring preparation of media supplements and documentaries, press release/media features.

Job Specifications

For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: -

• Minimum twelve years (12) relevant work experience four (4) of which must be at a senior management level;
• Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication/Public Relations/International Relations or in any other related field;
• Diploma in Public Relations or its equivalent;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Be Member of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or any other relevant body; and
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• Shortlisted candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and submit valid and current copies of the following documents during interviews:
  • National Identity Card
  • Academic and professional certificates together with transcripts
  • Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
  • Current Clearance Certificates from the following bodies;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
• Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Report from any of the registered Credit Reference Bureaus (CRB); and
• A Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).

Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission for University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and Recommendations from the relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
Officers in NITA Grade 2&3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance. 

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications which should include:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Certified Copies of Academic and Professional Certificates
• A cover letter demonstrating suitability for the position applied for
• Contacts of at least three professional referees
• Visit NITA website at www.nita.go.ke for detailed job description and specifications and download and duly fill the NITA APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT FORM REF. NO. NITA /HR & ADM/HRP/01
• Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman
National Industrial Training Authority
 Commercial Street, Industrial Area
P.O Box 74494 - 00200
Nairobi.

Applications can also be submitted online in a single file in pdf format to recruitment25@nita.go.ke or physically delivered to NITA Headquarters Chairman’s office, clearly marking the position applied for on the envelope.
Deadline: All applications should reach the Authority on or before 22nd September 2025, 05:00PM (East African Time).
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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