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Responsible for developing corporate communication strategies, preparing public statements, overseeing content production, and protecting the organisation’s public image. Requires a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nThe duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:\n\nOversee the development of Corporate Communications policy, strategy and procedures in line with the Kenya Information and Communications Act and the Centre’s Strategic Plan;\n\nLead corporate communications initiatives aimed at achieving the strategic objectives of the Centre;\n\nGuide and approve departmental work plans and programs to deliver on the Centre’s strategic objectives;\n\nCoordinate corporate communications initiatives aimed at achieving the strategic objectives of the Centre;\n\nDevelop the corporate communications plan for promoting the Centre’s mandate;\n\nPromote the enhancement and maintenance of the corporate brand to build and brand equity;\n\nManage editorial oversight for the organizations website and other corporate communications tools;\n\nManage the content development and delivery of well targeted communications with internal and external stakeholders through web services, print and electronic media;\n\nLead the development of a framework for monitoring the responses to the Centre’s communications to ensure effectiveness of the feedback mechanism;\n\nSpearhead media analysis and research surveys to ensure effective communication of the Centre’s mandate to the targeted audience;\n\nAdvise management and staff on communication protocols to ensure standardization of communications of the Centre;\n\nGuide the management of the Front Office for effective control of the Centre’s visitors and mail services;\n\nManage the coordination and logistical arrangements for the Centre’s events for efficient and effective contribution to the Centre’s mandate;\n\nLead the logical design and content maintenance of the corporate website to ensure it captures the Centre’s brand essence and that it is regularly updated;\n\nCoordinate the identification of appropriate Corporate Social Responsibility programs for implementation in support of the public;\n\nCoordinate media liaison and facilitate responses to the media in a timely manner;\n\nAdvise management on the development of general speeches, presentations and other important corporate messages for consistent corporate communications;\n\nReview corporate communications budget estimates for effective resourcing of the department’s programs;\n\nManage write-ups and staff communications inclusive of newsletter, articles, video scripts, news updates, company collateral materials, speeches as well as varied communications;\n\nCompose press releases and media communications as needed in liaison with other relevant departments;\n\nProvide consistent and timely information to employees through various communications programs and channels;\n\nMonitor current affairs and communicate to the relevant staff any news or instances that may have an impact on the operations of the Centre;\n\nProvide support with Corporate Reputation Management and Crisis Communications Planning;\n\nMonitor Front Office service delivery for a positive customer experience;\n\nEnsure prudent utilization of resources and assets assigned to the department;\n\nMonitor and appraise performance of direct reports;\n\nReview of departmental performance to ensure effective delivery of its objectives;\n\nIdentify and mitigate the department’s risks; and\n\nEnsure timely preparation of periodic management reports for the department.\n\nQualifications \n\nFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:\n\nCumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Corporate Communications Officer or in a comparable position;\n\nBachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Management or relevant discipline, from a recognized institution;\n\nMaster’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Management, from a recognized institution;\n\nCertificate in Leadership Course lasting at least Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;\n\nProfessional membership to the Public Relations Society of Kenya or any other recognized and relevant professional body, and in good standing;\n\nValid practicing license; and\n\nShown merit and ability as demonstrated in work performance.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nInterested and qualified persons in the above positions can access detailed job descriptions, job specifications, experiences and other requirements on our website and are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Centre’s website: www.frc.go.ke\n\nPlease Note\n\nCandidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.\n\nOnly shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be contacted.\n\nShortlisted candidates will be required to produce the original academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials during the interviews.\n\nSuccessful Candidates will be required to submit compliance documents of Chapter six of the Constitution namely:\n\nCertificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)\n\nTax Compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)\n\nClearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption (EACC)\n\nHigher Education Loans Board (HELB)\n\nCredit Reference Bureau (CRB)\n\nAny attempt to directly or indirectly canvass shall lead to automatic disqualification.\n\nHard copy applications will not be accepted.\n\nFRC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including persons living with disability, women, youth and the marginalized communities are encouraged to apply","description_format":"text","description_chars":5880,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-27T11:47:00Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":29,"reasons":["seen:4","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-01T06:10:25Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/frc-assistant-director-corporate-communications","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/frc-assistant-director-corporate-communications.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-01T11:09:33Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":17285,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-02T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2607284},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2607284"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ffrc-assistant-director-corporate-communications"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ffrc-assistant-director-corporate-communications"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ffrc-assistant-director-corporate-communications"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/frc-assistant-director-corporate-communications\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ffrc-assistant-director-corporate-communications"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3330066}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"frc.go.ke","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3330066},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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