Senior Corporate Communications Officer at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

SENIOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (GRADE 5) - REF: CMA/SCCO/06/2025– 1 POST

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Affairs & International Relations, the Senior Corporate Communication Officer will be responsible implementing the Authority’s corporate communication initiatives and strategies to ensure the optimal positioning of the Authority’s brand among internal and external audiences. They are also responsible for operationalizing domestic, regional and global cooperation partnerships.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinating execution and monitoring of the Authority’s external affairs programs;
• Managing relationships with regulators and other strategic partners on areas of mutual interest;
• Fostering a positive working relationship with local and international capacity building institutions;
• Coordinating media relations to improve visibility and enhance the Authority’s brand;
• Monitoring the execution of the Authority’s Brand Guidelines and the production of branded merchandise;
• Coordinating corporate events and activities;
• Coordinating the procurement of communications services with third party providers and overseeing the implementation of their briefs; and
• Coordinating the development and placement of content on digital media assets including the website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations; or Marketing or any related field;
• Membership of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or any other equivalent locally or internationally- accredited body;
• A supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks is an added advantage;
• At least 4 years’ relevant experience

Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• Writing Skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Media management and public relations skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Digital Communication skills;
• Integrity and honesty;
• Negotiation skills; and
• Creativity in event planning, execution and management.