Director, Communication & Public Relations

Job Title: KU/DCPR/Grade 14/1
Reports to: Vice - Chancellor
Location: Kenyatta University Main Campus

Job Purpose: To offer expertise advice to the Vice - Chancellor and provide communication leadership and direction for internal and external publics in order to contribute to the realization of Kenyatta University’s strategic and vision plans.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

The principal duties of the incumbent include:

* Plan, develop and implement Public Relations and Communication strategies, including advertising roles.
* Establish and develop the University’s corporate relationship with the print and electronic media, including collating and analyzing relevant media coverage on University activities.
* Manage, train and motivate direct reporting staff according to University procedures, policy and employment law.
* Coordinating the preparing and production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes.
* Coordinate social corporate responsibility programmes, including corporate partnerships and community based projects.
* Coordinate key internal and external corporate events, including VIPs visit to Kenyatta University.
* Managing the Public Relations aspect of potential crisis situation in the University.
* Develop presentations, speeches, and outlines as directed by the Vice chancellor.
* Monitor and report on Communication and Public Relations activities and provide relevant management information.

Person Specification

* Postgraduate degree in Public Relations / Mass Communication or related field, with at least five years of progressive professional experience in the field of Communication and/or Public relations.
* Proficiency in oral and written English, including the ability to write and critically edit analytical and policy papers, and to prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations.
* Demonstrated success in developing communications campaigns and programs, preferably in a University or large public organization.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with University staff at all levels, and other external stakeholders.
* Ability to handle multiple assignments, work under pressure and maintain organized work habits.
Interested candidates should send their applications, specifying the position applied for, including a detailed and updated CV indicating day time phone numbers, email as well as names and contact information of three references, should reach the following address by October 30th, 2010.

Deputy Vice - Chancellor Administration
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 – GPO 00100
Nairobi

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The position is on a 2 year renewable contract based on performance.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer.

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