Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University.
Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God's kingdom in Africa and the world.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions.
Applicants to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches
Lecturer English (Language, Linguistics and Writing)
Requirements
Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God's kingdom in Africa and the world.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions.
Applicants to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches
Lecturer English (Language, Linguistics and Writing)
Requirements
- Applicants should have at least a Masters degree in Linguistics - with at least 2 years teaching experience in a University.
- Publications and conference presentations related to the field will be an added advantage
- The ideal candidate should be conversant with the information technologies applicable to the teaching (as a second language)
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to
The successful applicant will be expected to
- Help in promoting of reading and writing in the university at all educational levels
- Help in implementing the use of technology in all language and literature course
- Teach courses related to linguistics, language acquisition and language use
- Carry out research related to these fields. Candidates with Masters in Literature need not apply.
2. Public Relations Officer - Reporting to the Corporate Affairs Manager.
Requirements
Requirements
- The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in Public Relations, Mass Communications or Journalism AND post graduate degree in the same fields.
- 5 years working experience in journalism media relations, publications, event management and all facets of public relations
- Strong writing and editorial skills
- Skills in event planning and management
- Knowledge of website management
- Established media relationships with a track of securing high-quality press coverage
- Strong analytical, organizational and good interpersonal skills
- Pleasant disposition
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Independent, self-motivated, confident and a team player
Responsibilities
- The public Relations Officer will be responsible for managing Daystar University's external perception and creating awareness with the aim of improving the University's reputation.
- He/she will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a two-way communication between Daystar University and its public that aim to foster mutual understanding resolve conflicts and promote a positive image based on true information.
- Developing proactive PR campaigns to build positive interaction with key publics
- Carrying out research and surveys to advice management on various perception themes
- Coordinating the production of University Publications
- Fostering community relations through various community initiatives
- Developing robust media campaigns that will positively profile Daystar University among key publics
- Managing the PR aspect of crisis situation
3. Creative Designer - The Creative Designer reports to the Corporate Affairs Manager and plays a key role in both marketing communications and public relations activities.
Requirements
Requirements
- A first degree in Communication/Journalism/marketing
- Knowledge in taking and editing photos and videos, storage and retrieval system.
- At least a Diploma in IT specifically in Desktop Publishing with proficiency in Illustrator ,Photoshop CS3, InDesign ,Acrobat,Flash ,Corel Draw,Excellent verbal/written communications-skills.
- Must have a strong commitment to high corporate quality standards
- Assists in implementation of the visuql design language and brand standards to assure a strong, integrated national, and African brand presence across all media platforms.
- Ability to improve, and promote world-class advertising, marketing and communication materials.
- Ability to execute aggressive advertising campaigns
- Innovative and possess an ability to think creatively to produce & contribute new ideas to departmental and university projects.
- Must have problem solving skills, and must be detail-oriented
- Candidates need to be versatile and multifaceted with a good sense of colour and composition and a familiarity in illustration, collage, photography, painting or other fine arts.
- At least three years experience in graphics design in a busy professional design atmosphere
- Skills in photography will be an added advantage
Responsibilities
- Designing of all University publications, stationary, marketing and promotion materials and merchandise, and at the same time provide assistance to the Corporate Affairs departmental staff in print production of the same.
- Designing and Forwarding to the media all the University Advertisements.
- Taking and editing appropriate photographs for use in publications and promotion materials.
- Maintaining the University brand identity marks and ensuring that they are used in the proper manner.
4. Procurement Officer
The successful candidate will be responsible for formulation and implementation of effective and efficient procurement policies and procedures.
Key duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for formulation and implementation of effective and efficient procurement policies and procedures.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Contract negotiations (to include coordination and preparation of contract documents)
- Preparation offender documents
- Ensure adherence to minimum and maximum stocks levels
- Disposal of disposable stocks
- Ensure compliance to procurement practices, regulations and law; co-ordinate procurement of equipment, supplies and services
- Establish and update current procurement policies and procedures and prepare and maintain procurement records.
- Ensure competitive bidding and administration of contracts for outsourced services.
- Train and guide user departments on effective and efficient inventory management system.
Requirements
- A Bachelors degree in Commerce, Economics or Business Administration from a recognized University
- A diploma in supplies and procurement or CIPS final
- At least 7 years working experience in a busy Purchasing and Supplies department
- Excellent computer skills preferably in Navision Attain software
- Excellent knowledge of Procurement procedures and practice.
- Knowledge of the law of contract will be an added advantage.
5. Senior Administrative Assistant
Requirements
Requirements
- Higher Diploma in Business Administration or Institutional Management with 5 years experience.
- Degree qualification or diploma in Civil Engineering will be an added advantage.
- Diploma/ certificate in Estates management will be an added advantage.
- Outstanding Administrative skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Allocate offices/facilities to various users.
- Ensure proper service provision, usage and accounting of utilities.
- Ensure all utility equipment is in good working conditions and bills settled promptly.
- Regularly contact the utility service providers to ensure continuity of service
- Facilitate provision of all required services for staff, students, and visitors/guests.
- Supervise and motivate staff in section to produce their best.
- Ensure that the campus environment is kept clean and safe.
6. Assistant Librarian, Nairobi Campus
Requirements
Requirements
- Applicant should have a Masters degree in library and information Science from a recognized institution of higher learning
- Conversant with automated library systems, MARC formats and online information searches.
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- At least 3 years relevant working experience
- Working experience in an academic library will be an added advantage
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and quality user-centred print and electronic information service to faculty, students and staff.
- Conduct library orientation to the new students
- Train students, faculty and staff on how to use internet resources and how to access the online journal databases
- Oversee charging and discharging of library materials
- Clear students, lecturers and staff from the library during separation from the University.
- Oversee registration of new library users
- Liaise with faculty, students and staff for marketing and selection of relevant library resources to facilitate teaching, learning and research
- Indexing and abstracting of theses and academic journals
The Vice Chancellor,
Daystar Univeristy,
P. O. Box 44400 -00100
Nairobi
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
