Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications

The Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications at the Affordable Housing Board (AHB) is responsible for coordinating the provision of efficient and effective corporate communications services. This role involves developing and implementing communications policies, strategies, and guidelines to enhance the AHB's performance and visibility. The incumbent will also spearhead branding activities, content creation, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as access to information and cross-cutting obligations like gender and disability mainstreaming.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the provision of efficient and effective corporate communications services to the AHB.
• Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of corporate communications policies, strategies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with the right to access to information.
• Coordinate the mainstreaming and implementation of regulatory requirements concerning gender and disability mainstreaming, diversity, and other cross-cutting obligations.
• Spearhead the preparation and publication of corporate communications reports and activities through electronic, print, and social media.
• Coordinate the design of branding activities and undertake content creation for the AHB website.
• Coordinate the implementation of the AHB corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of reports on the performance of access to information to the Commission on Administrative Justice.
• Facilitate stakeholders’ awareness of the right to access information.
• Coordinate capacity building in communications and public relations.
• Provide governance mechanisms for transparency and integrity.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and review of the department’s service charter.
• Recommend mitigating measures for addressing risks in the department.
• Developing and implementing business continuity plans and implementing Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in the department.
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices.
• Developing and implementing the department’s strategic plans, budgets, and performance contracts.
• Mentoring and coaching department staff.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years of work experience, three (3) of which should have been at a Principal Corporate Communication Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communication, and Media or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Communication, and Media or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body, and in good standing where applicable.
• Leadership course from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrated professional competence and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications including a cover letter, copy of National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and a detailed CV indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, names of three professional referees, current remuneration, and daytime telephone.

Applications must be submitted via E-mail ONLY to vacancyahb@acal.co.ke addressed to:

THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD (AHB), P.O BOX 27521- 00100, NAIROBI.

Note: According to the official instructions, the subject of the email shall read “CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER” and applicants must quote the job reference “Chief Executive Officer- AHB Grade 1”. Applications should be received by 10th March 2026, 5p.m E.A.T.