Communications Officer II
First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
Communications Jobs, IPOA Jobs. Communications Officer II handles public relations, internal communication, and media management, requires a Bachelor’s Degree in PR, Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism, or a related field. Full-time role in Nairobi.
Job Purpose
- This cadre will be responsible for internal and external communications, branding and enhancement of the Authority’s visibility.
Key Responsibilities
An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact communications and outreach while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and circulars.
- Monitoring and analyzing perceptions of various publics towards the organization and providing appropriate advice.
- Conducting internal and external communications including press releases, speeches, scripts, publications, social media, web communications, and documentations.
- Implementing outreach programs to enhance the Authority’s visibility and image.
- Supporting the management of the Authority’s brand and consistent application in conformance with the Authority’s brand value and strength.
- Supporting the organization of the Authority’s corporate affairs events and Public Relations initiatives.
- Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in communications and outreach.
- Updating records in communications and outreach.
- Implementing risk mitigation measures in the division.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Public Relations/ Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their application ONLINE through the Careers portal on IPOA website at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers . No Physical applications will be accepted
Detailed job description and specification for these positions are available here: https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers.
All applications to reach the Authority on or before 10th November, 2026 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa time.
Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100,
NAIROBI.
Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide the following documents; clearance certificate from HELB, EACC, CRB, KRA and DCI. Further to this, background checks and verification of academic certificates shall be undertaken before onboarding.
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.
Kindly note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.