Communications Officer

Pwani University, a premier public university located in Kilifi County along Kenya’s beautiful coastline, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Since becoming a fully-fledged university in 2013, it has expanded into a vibrant academic hub offering diverse programs across Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Education, and more. Pwani University invites qualified and motivated applicants to fill the following position:

1. Communications Officer
2. Grade 10
3. Ref: PU/ADV/01/02/2026

Job Purpose

• To plan, coordinate, and implement the University’s internal and external communication strategies in order to enhance institutional visibility, protect and promote the University’s corporate image, support effective information flow, and strengthen engagement with stakeholders in line with the University’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.

Requirements Appointment to this position is either on Permanent and Pensionable terms or on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract, depending on age, citizenship, or any other reason
Academic Qualifications

• Applicants must have an earned Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communication, Mass Communication, Communications and Public Relations, International Relations and Diplomacy, Communication Studies, Communication and Media or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Applicants should also have Proficiency in computer applications

Professional Qualifications

• Applicants should be registered members of the relevant professional body e.g. Public Relations Society Kenya (PRSK), Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), Media Council of Kenya (where applicable) and possess technical certification in either Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Media Relations, Digital Communication / Social Media Management

Or Relevant technical and professional certification from a recognized and accredited institution
Experience Interested applicants should:

• Have at least 5 years relevant experience as a Senior Corporate Communication officer or comparable position.
• Have experience in handling Corporate communication, Public relations and Media or institutional communication in a public institution, university, or large organisation Managing media relations and institutional branding as a Senior Corporate Communication Officer or in a comparable position;
• Have exposure in writing for diverse audiences (management, staff, students, public)
• Demonstrate expertise in managing social media platforms and creating engaging content for blogs or websites.
• Have experience in organizing and coordinating University events, exhibitions and marketing activities.
• Have excellent communication, persuasive, negotiation, teamwork and interpersonal skills,
• with strong strategic thinking, logical reasoning, and sound decision-making ability

How to Apply

• Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC
• Interested applicants should send four (4) copies of their application for the above positions. Applications and recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to,
• The Vice Chancellor
• Pwani University
• P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
• The deadline for submitting application is Friday 6th March 2026 Applications received later than this date will not be considered