Communications Director Vacancy Re-Advertisement: Kenyatta University

Kenyatta University
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)

Vacancy Re-Advertisement

Kenyatta University wishes to recruit a qualified and dedicated individual to fill the following vacant position:-

Communications Director - Grade 13

The Communications Director will be responsible for all aspects of the University's strategic communications, including developing, managing and promoting the University's core messages, image building and improvement of institutional standing.

She/he will be expected to implement and sustain an institutional visibility strategy needed to advance the University's mission of providing quality education through knowledge generation, research, innovation, creativity and community service.

Applicants must be holders of a Master's degree in Mass Communication or Public Relations or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.

In addition they must;

• Have at least five (5) years relevant work experience at a senior position in a large organization preferably in an institution of higher learning.
• Demonstrate administrative and professional competence in the area of Communications/Public Relations.
• Be conversant with relevant aspects of Information Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct the University's internal and external communications.
• Initiate and develop appropriate communications/ public relations strategies.
• Anticipate, analyze, interpret and deal with issues touching on institutional image as may arise.
• Formulate and implement institutional crisis management strategies.
• Promote and uphold a strong, positive and credible institutional image.
• Work with University Management on key messages, publications and their delivery mechanisms.
• Track major developments in the higher education sector to assure continued relevance of the University's messages and strategies.
• Develop and implement a publicity strategy as well as encourage greater media coverage of events, trends and ideas related to the University's efforts.
• Develop, maintain and enhance regular communication with the media including the establishment of a media contacts database.
• Serve as the University's principal media liaison officer and spokesperson.
• Organize protocol, media events, releases and briefings.
• Initiate and manage linkages with various University stakeholders as well as keeping a database of stakeholders.
• Work with designers, writers, producers, and'web staff to develop creative communications materials for the University.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Terms of Service

This is a senior position whose terms will be on performance-based two (2) year renewable contract, gratuity at the end of contract plus a generous medical scheme, housing allowance and commuting allowance.

Applications giving full details of educational and professional qualifications, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant's telephone number and e-mail address and enclosing copies of certificates and testimonials and giving the names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant's competence and area of specialization.

Applicants should request their referees to write immediately and directly to the undersigned.

The applications and letters from the referees should reach the undersigned not later than 17th September, 2009.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844-00100
Nairobi

Website: www.ku.ac.ke

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer

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