Assistant Director, Corporate Communications

About the role

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), a government agency established under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, is recruiting an Assistant Director, Corporate Communications (one post, ref. FRC/26/5). The position reports to the Director, Corporate Services and is based in Nairobi. The role covers policy, strategy, media relations, website content, event coordination and reputation management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the development of corporate communications policy, strategy and procedures in line with the Kenya Information and Communications Act and the Centre's Strategic Plan.
• Lead and coordinate corporate communications initiatives and guide and approve departmental work plans and programs.
• Develop the corporate communications plan and promote the corporate brand to build brand equity.
• Manage editorial oversight of the website and other corporate communications tools, and manage content delivery to internal and external stakeholders through web, print and electronic media.
• Lead media analysis, research surveys and media liaison, and advise management on speeches, presentations and other corporate messages.
• Write newsletters, articles, video scripts, news updates, collateral and press releases, and keep staff informed on current affairs affecting the Centre.
• Support Corporate Reputation Management and Crisis Communications Planning, and coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility programs.
• Coordinate logistics for Centre events, manage the Front Office visitor and mail services, and monitor Front Office service delivery.
• Review the department's budget estimates, monitor and appraise direct reports, review departmental performance, identify and mitigate risks, and prepare periodic management reports.

Required profile

• Cumulative 12 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years at the grade of Principal Corporate Communications Officer or a comparable position.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Management or a related discipline, and a Master's degree in the same fields.
• Certificate in a leadership course of at least four weeks from a recognized institution.
• Professional membership of the Public Relations Society of Kenya or another recognized body, in good standing, and a valid practicing license.
• Demonstrated merit and ability shown in work performance.

Applications are made online through the Centre's recruitment portal by 16 November 2026, 17:00 EAT. Original certificates and testimonials are produced at interview, and successful candidates must submit the prescribed compliance documents.