{"id":896541,"date":"2026-04-26T21:51:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T18:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=896541"},"modified":"2026-04-26T22:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T19:35:47","slug":"896541-nakuru-county-government-public-communications-officers","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/896541-nakuru-county-government-public-communications-officers\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Communications Officers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nakuru County Government is hiring Public Communications Officers. You gather, verify, edit, and share information with the public and media, working under guidance. You need a KCSE mean grade C, a Diploma in a relevant field and computer proficiency. If you're ready to inform Nakuru citizens, submit your application to the Nakuru County Public Service Board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, ICT, e-GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Pursuant to the provisions of Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 59 of the County Governments Act, Cap. 265 of the laws of Kenya, Nakuru County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:<\/p>\n<h4>PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER III (FOUR (4) POSITIONS)<\/h4>\n<p><strong>ADVERT NO. 11\/2026\/04<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic Salary Scale<\/strong>: Kshs.28,620-37,100 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Job Group<\/strong>: CPSB 11 (J\/G 'H')<br \/>\n<strong>Allowances <\/strong>as per the SRC circulars attached to the position<br \/>\n<strong>Terms of Employment<\/strong>: Permanent &amp; Pensionable<\/p>\n<h4>Qualifications<\/h4>\n<p>For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Kenya Certificate of Education (KCSE) mean grade C with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any other relevant subjects or its approved equivalent qualification;<\/li>\n<li>Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communication, International Relations, Communication Studies, Public Relations or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and<\/li>\n<li>Be proficient in computer applications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Duties and Responsibilities<\/h4>\n<p>Information gathering on topical issues within the Department, verifying its authenticity, editing and dispatching the information for dissemination to the public and media under the guidance of a senior officer.<\/p>\n<h3>PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER II (ONE (1) POSITION)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>ADVERT NO. 11\/2026\/02<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic Salary Scale<\/strong>: Kshs.34,420-46,120 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Job Group<\/strong>: CPSB 10 (J\/G 'J')<br \/>\n<strong>Allowances<\/strong>: As per the SRC circulars attached to the position<br \/>\n<strong>Terms of Employment<\/strong>: Permanent &amp; Pensionable<\/p>\n<h4>Qualifications<\/h4>\n<p>For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:<\/p>\n<p>i. Bachelors' degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences \u043e\u0433 any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University;<br \/>\nii. Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and<br \/>\niii. Proficiency in computer applications.<\/p>\n<h4>Duties and Responsibilities<\/h4>\n<p>i. Gathering information on existing programmes, significant events and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the head of Department for dissemination;<br \/>\nii. Editing stories on topical issues in a specific sectoral area;<br \/>\niii. Work will further entail liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a senior officer; and<br \/>\niv. Coordinate documentation of departmental projects and programmes in print and electronic media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":610804,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"<p>Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications <strong>online.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Follow the following steps;<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Register an account by providing the required information.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Login into your portal using your email and password you provided above.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your mobile number. Use that code to verify your account.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Update your profile with the required details as per the steps provided. Ensure you fill all the mandatory fields.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Accept the terms and conditions as provided.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Check for the open vacancies. <strong>Click apply on the job you are interested in.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li>The job application will be submitted. You can follow the progress on my applications tab.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>Applications should be submitted <strong>on or before 6th May, 2026 (Hand delivered or email applications will NOT be accepted)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Y<strong>outh, Women and Persons with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Appointed candidates will be required to present chapter six clearance documents as listed;<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>The Board and the County Government of Nakuru is committed to Zero Tolerance to Corruption. We caution applicants not to fall victim to fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise of influencing the outcome. <strong>The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings.<\/strong> Such cases should be reported to the Police and other relevant Law Enforcement Agencies.<\/p>\r\n<p>Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and official cellphone number: <strong>0796848192.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. 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