Public Affairs and Communication Officers

Seize a fantastic Entry-Level opportunity as a Public Affairs & Communication Officer II at KeRRA! This crucial role serves as the primary training ground for budding communicators, tasking you with shaping KeRRA’s public image across all platforms. Successful candidates will be instrumental in media liaison, rapidly producing engaging multi-media content—including video, photography, and web updates—and crafting essential Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to transparently showcase the Authority’s critical infrastructure work in rural Kenya. If you hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree and are eager to launch your professional chapter in public outreach, apply now to contribute to national development.

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Roads & Transport established under the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and charged with the mandate to develop, manage, maintain and rehabilitate rural roads.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Act the Board of Directors invite applications from suitably qualified Kenyan Citizens who wish to be considered for the positions at Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). The positions are as listed below are (Grade 4-12) on permanent and pensionable terms of service.

Terms and conditions of service for the advertised positions shall apply as per the approved Human Resource Instruments of the Authority.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATION OFFICER II KERRA GRADE 8 (3 VACANCIES)

REF No.: KeRRA/PACO/48/2025

(a) Job Specification

This will be the entry and training grade for this cadre for Bachelor’s Degree holders. An officer at this level will work under supervision of a designated Officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

(i) Reviewing of print, electronic and social media to prepare press briefs and appropriate responses;
(ii) Recording and editing photographic images of the Authority’s activities;
(iii) Recording and editing videos of the Authority’s activities;
(iv) Scripting for documentaries and other publications of the Authority;
(v) Developing and updating web content and postings on social media;
(vi) Preparing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials for public dissemination;
(vii) Undertaking media liaison assignments during the Authority’s events or occasions;
(viii) Preparing reports for events and activities;
(ix) Populating the Authority’s official photographic gallery;
(x) Uploading content and maintenance of the intranet; and
(xi) Handling stakeholder feedback and preparing periodic reports on stakeholder feedback.

(b) Job specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized university; and
(ii) Proficiency in computer applications including knowledge in desktop publishing.