Job Description
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is seeking an accomplished communications leader to join its executive management team as Manager – Corporate Communications. This position presents an exceptional opportunity for a strategic professional who is passionate about shaping organizational reputation, strengthening stakeholder confidence, and delivering impactful communication initiatives that support one of Kenya's leading renewable energy institutions.
Reporting directly to the General Manager – Corporate Services, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Corporate Communications Department while overseeing the development and execution of integrated communication, public relations, media engagement, branding, customer experience, and stakeholder communication strategies. The role requires an innovative individual capable of aligning communication initiatives with organizational objectives while ensuring consistent, transparent, and effective engagement with government institutions, development partners, investors, employees, communities, the media, and the general public.
The successful candidate will lead departmental planning, budgeting, resource allocation, procurement coordination, and performance management to ensure the communications function consistently delivers measurable value. The position also involves guiding highly skilled communication professionals, promoting continuous learning, mentoring staff, and creating an environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
The Manager – Corporate Communications will champion corporate branding initiatives, strengthen GDC's public image, oversee media relations, coordinate high-profile corporate events, supervise digital communication platforms, and manage reputation enhancement programmes. The role further requires monitoring emerging communication trends, evaluating campaign performance using measurable indicators, identifying opportunities for improvement, and recommending innovative engagement approaches that enhance public awareness of GDC's strategic initiatives and achievements.
This leadership position demands exceptional judgment, outstanding communication abilities, sound decision-making skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic operating environment. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior leadership, internal departments, regulatory agencies, industry stakeholders, and external partners to ensure all corporate messaging reflects professionalism, accuracy, transparency, and organizational values. Individuals who possess extensive experience in strategic communications, public relations leadership, stakeholder engagement, and corporate reputation management are encouraged to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the Corporate Communications Department while ensuring achievement of departmental objectives and organizational priorities.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve comprehensive corporate communication strategies aligned with GDC's strategic goals.
- Prepare annual departmental work plans, operational budgets, procurement schedules, and performance targets while ensuring prudent utilization of available resources.
- Lead corporate branding initiatives that strengthen organizational identity, visibility, and public confidence.
- Direct media relations by cultivating productive relationships with journalists, editors, broadcasters, and other media stakeholders.
- Oversee preparation of press releases, speeches, executive communication materials, newsletters, publications, presentations, and official statements.
- Coordinate internal communication initiatives that promote employee engagement, organizational alignment, and effective information sharing.
- Supervise external communication programmes across traditional media, digital platforms, corporate publications, and stakeholder engagement forums.
- Manage corporate reputation by proactively identifying communication risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate planning and execution of corporate events, official ceremonies, exhibitions, conferences, public forums, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Monitor public perception and media coverage while providing timely communication advice to senior management.
- Evaluate effectiveness of communication campaigns using measurable performance indicators and recommend continuous improvements.
- Strengthen customer experience initiatives by ensuring consistent, responsive, and professional communication standards.
- Guide implementation of social media strategies that enhance public engagement and organizational visibility.
- Mentor departmental staff through coaching, performance management, skills development, and succession planning initiatives.
- Foster collaboration with internal departments to ensure communication activities support operational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable communication policies, government regulations, corporate governance principles, and ethical standards.
- Coordinate crisis communication planning and provide leadership during emergency communication situations.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, development partners, community representatives, industry associations, and other strategic stakeholders.
- Prepare management reports highlighting departmental achievements, communication outcomes, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for executive decision-making.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media, Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Communication and Public Relations, Community Development, Social Sciences, or another closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
- Master's Degree in Mass Media, Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Communication and Public Relations, Community Development, Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Management course lasting at least four cumulative weeks.
- Membership in PRSK, MSK, or another relevant professional body.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
How to Apply
Submit a complete application consisting of: A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV). A professionally written Cover Letter addressed to the hiring authority. Copies of academic and professional certificates. Evidence of completion of a management course lasting at least four cumulative weeks. Valid membership certificate from PRSK, MSK, or another relevant professional professional body where applicable. Copies of relevant testimonials supporting your qualifications and experience. Candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be required to provide valid clearance certificates from the following institutions: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)-Valid Tax Compliance Certificate. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)-Certificate of Good Conduct. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)-Compliance Certificate where applicable. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)-Self-Declaration Form. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) – Clearance Certificate or Current Credit Report. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. GDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, fairness, integrity, and merit-based recruitment. All applications should quote Reference Number: GDC/HRM/CS/CC/MCC/01/2026.