Communications Officer

The Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) is a State corporation established under Section 34 of the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Act, 2013. The Authority is charged with the responsibility of registration and regulation of the PBO sector in Kenya as outlined under Section 42(1) of the Act.

The Authority invites applications from qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Title Communications Officer
Grade/Level PBORA 6
Reference PBORA/6/CO/2025
Positions 2

An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities

i. Assist in drafting press releases and responding to media inquiries about the Authority.
ii. Assist in arranging speaking engagements for the Authority ’s leadership and maintaining contacts within the media.
iii. Assist in writing branding/marketing materials or coordinating promotional events
iv. Assist in Media monitoring and maintaining relations with various entities, including the press, the government, stakeholders or interest groups representing the PBOs sector
v. Assist in events management and other stakeholder sensitization programs to develop charitable sector knowledge
vi. Assist in managing digital and media relations, including regularly updating the Authority’s website and social media handles, information sharing and invitations for PBORA events.
vii. Assist in Responding to all queries in respect of PBORA from the general public, media, special interest groups etc;
viii. Assist in collecting, receiving and communicating information that may inform PBORA strategic direction.
ix. Assist in preparing and submitting weekly, monthly and periodic reports within schedule and up to standard.
x. Assist in developing and distributing information, Education and Communication materials
xi. Assist in maintaining and regularly updating the database and stakeholder contacts
xii. Assist in preparing public relations materials to be used in various Authority events
xiii. Assist in monitoring communication trends and other pertinent PBO issues
xiv. Assist in organizing events, including press conferences, exhibitions, open days, workshops and trade-fairs
xv. Assist in keeping calendars and diarize events (editorial, press conferences, events)
xvi. Proper filing, folioing and maintain Corporate Communication Division registry
xvii. Take newsworthy videos and photographs for the Authority ’s media gallery
xviii. Assist in compiling, receiving and resolving all complaints and updating the Authority’s complaints register
xix. Assist in compiling CSR and publicity reports and preparing proposals for Committee meetings
xx. Assist in organizing and execution of Public Relations campaigns and events
xxi. Assist in conducting customer satisfaction surveys
xxii. Assist in editing publicity and communication materials as advised
xxiii. Any other duties as assigned from time to time

a) Person specification

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

i. Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
ii. Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent;
iii. Proficiency in computer applications;
iv. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.