Principal Public Communications Officer

Grade: DHA 5 | Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable | Advert No: DHA/37/2026

(a) Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Preparing and organizing forums where the agency’s policies, programmes are propagated and promoted;
2. Monitoring and analyzing articles in the media pertaining to the agency and making appropriate recommendations;
3. Preparing media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and features;
4. Developing a publicity framework for purposes of public awareness;
5. Maintaining photo and video library for the agency;
6. Coordinating visibility actions through branding and other publicity strategies;
7. Production of IEC materials, publication, press statements and writing opinion pieces;
8. Establishing customer satisfaction measurement mechanisms;
9. Developing and updating a database for media contacts;
10. Establishing and maintaining good public relations with stakeholders;
11. Profiling and branding the agency’s corporate image;
12. Keeping and maintaining all public affairs and communications records;
13. Editing the agency’s publications and journals for quality control;
14. Creating awareness and enhancing accessibility to information at the agency; and
15. Designing and implementing internal and external communication, advocacy and media strategies and programmes.

(b) Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Corporate Communication Officer or in a comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
4. Membership in Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or relevant body and in good standing;
5. Proficiency in computer applications; and
6. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.