Public Communication Assistant at Nyandarua County Government

The Nyandarua County Public Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified, competent, and experienced persons to fill the following vacant positions in the County Government of Nyandarua's COUNTY SECRETARY AND HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICE

ADVERT NO: 02/2026

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION OFFICER ASSISTANT III, JOB GROUP 'H' - ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service: Five (5) year renewable contract with a provision to translate to permanent and pensionable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(i) Assisting in collecting and disseminating information on organizational programs, projects, and activities;
(ii) Supporting preparation of communication materials such as press releases, newsletters, briefs, and reports;
(iii) Assisting in organizing public events, exhibitions, press briefings, and media engagements;
(iv) Monitoring media coverage relating to the organization and compiling media reports;
(v) Assisting in maintaining the organization's social media platforms and communication channels;
(vi) Responding to routine public inquiries and facilitating feedback from stakeholders;
(vii) Supporting documentation and publicity of official functions and activities;
(viii) Maintaining records of media coverage and public communication activities;
(ix) Assisting in promoting corporate branding and public awareness initiatives;
(x) Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

Academic Qualifications:

(i) Diploma in any of the following disciplines:

a) Public Relations;
b) Mass Communication;
c) Journalism;
d) Media Studies;
e) Communication Studies;
f) Corporate Communication;
g) Or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications:

(i) Membership or eligibility for membership to a relevant professional body such as Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK)

Other Requirements:

(i) Proficiency in computer applications;
(ii) Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies and Skills:

(i) Good communication and writing skills;
(ii) Media and stakeholder relations skills;
(iii) Digital communication and social media management skills;
(iv) Interpersonal and teamwork skills;
(v) Creativity and innovation;
(vi) Organizational and planning skills.

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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