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Communication Officer II

Category

Public Relations

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/10/2026
8 days left

Employer / Company

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) logo
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
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Description (Public)

The Communication Officer II supports the Authority's internal and external communications, branding and visibility work under the Corporate Communications department, reporting to the Senior Assistant Director, Corporate Communications.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact communications and outreach while ensuring compliance with applicable laws
  • Monitor and analyse perceptions of various publics towards the organisation and provide appropriate advice
  • Conduct internal and external communications including press releases, speeches, scripts, publications, social media, web communications and documentation
  • Implement outreach programmes to enhance the Authority's visibility and image
  • Support management of the Authority's brand and its consistent application in line with brand values
  • Support organisation of corporate affairs events and public relations initiatives
  • Consolidate data for compiling internal and external communications reports
  • Update records in communications and outreach
  • Implement risk mitigation measures in the division

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Mass Communication, Journalism or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on integrity upon receiving an offer of employment

Employment Details:

  • Grade IPOA 9, one position
  • Consolidated salary KES 90,000 - 130,000 per month
  • Duty station: Headquarters, Nairobi, or regional offices
  • Reference: IPOA/HR/24/2026

How to Apply

About Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is an independent government agency established by an Act of Parliament to provide civilian oversight of the National Police Service in Kenya. Our mandate is to hold the police accountable for their actions through impartial investigations, monitoring of policing operations, and audits, ensuring that law enforcement adheres to the rule of law and respects human rights.

Mission

To promote accountability and professionalism in the National Police Service through independent and impartial investigations, inspections, audits, monitoring of the Service and collaboration on civilian oversight.

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