Principal Public Communications Officer

Laikipia County Government is hiring for the Principal Public Communications Officer position in Kenya. This is a full time, senior level role. Qualification level: Masters. Applications close on 26 November 2026.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: implementation of communications strategies; undertaking Public Communications research; packaging press releases, statements and supplements and dissemination of information; reviewing and editing of speeches; handling press and public inquiries; event management; managing media relations; reviewing and editing of speeches; assisting in the implementation of the customer satisfaction surveys; packaging press releases, statements and supplements for dissemination; undertaking Public Communications research; scheduling interviews and press conferences; uploading content onto institutional websites and the Government Portal; managing content development on topical issues; coordinating the provision and uploading of content onto Government Portal and ministerial website; supervising staff and managing Resource.

Requirements

• Working experience of not less than five (5) years in which Two (2) is in a Middle or Senior Level Management and leadership position in a public or private organization;
• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following: Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Media Studies, Corporate Communications from a recognized institution…

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