Principal Corporate Communications Officer Job CMA

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Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Assistant Director, Corporate Communications and International Affairs, the job holder will be responsible for handling communication between the internal and external stakeholders and provides a linkage between the Authority and all its stakeholders in promoting the Authority’s brand, image and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with regulators and other strategic partners on areas of mutual interest;
• Coordinating execution and monitoring of the Authority’s external affairs programs;
• Coordinating media relations to improve visibility and enhance the Authority’s brand;
• Monitoring the execution of the Authority’s Brand Guidelines and the production of branded merchandise;
• Coordinating corporate events and activities;
• Fostering a positive working relationship with local and international capacity building institutions;
• Coordinating the procurement of communications services with third party providers and overseeing the implementation of their briefs;
• Coordinating the development and placement of content on digital media assets including the website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube;
• Implementing and adhering to the Customer Service Charter to meet customer requirements;
• Coordinating the organization’s crisis communication response to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely information is communicated to all stakeholders during highpressure situations.
• Providing technical input to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the section and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations; and
• Overseeing implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the Section;

Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years of relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Corporate Communications Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Communication and Media or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Public Relations Society of Kenya and in good standing; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.
   

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please send an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae in PDF format to externaladverts2026@cma.or.ke

Applications to be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Capital Markets Authority
P. O. Box 74800-00200
Nairobi

Applications should be received on or before July 6, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply”. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.