Public Communication & Media Relations Officer I Job County Assembly of Kisumu

CAK/HR/08/17/2025:PUBLIC COMMUNICATION & MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICER I CASB 9/JG“K”- 1 POSITION – TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT-PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE

The entry and training grade for this cadre.

Basic Salary Ksh. 41,320 House Allowance Ksh. 12,800 Commuter Allowance Ksh. 5,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Public Communications and Media Relations, duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Organizing PR events (like open days, press conferences) and serve as the Assembly’s developing public relations campaigns and media relations strategies;
• implementing Public Communications and Media relations policies;
• collaborating with internal teams and maintaining open communication with senior management;
• editing and updating promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.);
• preparing and distributing press releases;
• organizing PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the Assembly’s spokesperson;
• highlighting inquiries from the media and other parties;
• tracking media coverage and following industry trends; and
• drafting Public Relations reports.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Public Communication/Media Relations Officer II or a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution
• Registration with a relevant professional body with membership of good standing; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to apply:

Interested candidates fulfilling the required qualifications should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and vacancy reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with County Assembly Service Board Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Board by Tuesday at 5:00 PM, 16^th September, 2025, addressed to:

Clerk of the Assembly/ Secretary, County Assembly Service Board County Assembly of Kisumu,

P.O Box 86 – 400100,

Kisumu

Email: kisumuassembly@gmail.com

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in at the Assembly`s website: www.kisumuassembly.go.ke

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS

Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-

• A Signed application letter;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions held, level of education, notice period required to take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
• Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO NOTE:

• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER SIX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES: –

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

County Assembly of Kisumu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing the provisions of the Article 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED, THE MINORITIES AND FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS OF THE

SERVICE.

Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of documents/details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of canvassing and giving false information shall lead to automatic disqualification.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.

NOTE: The positions are open to KENYAN CITIZENS ONLY.