Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual
excellence, supports teamwork and nurtures a high performance culture?
KCA University is a dynamic private business university
committed to quality service and ethical practices.
Public Relations Officer
Reports to: Corporate Affairs Manager
Purpose:
To serve as the practical advisor to senior staff in the
development and execution of the University’s communications plan for promoting
its mission.
He/she will enhance the University’s reputation and improve its
understanding of the market position within higher education and the public, as
well as its well-known strengths.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Formulate,
implement and manage an effective public relations and communications
strategy to promote the University’s image and reputation;
- Directing the
coordination of print, electronic and social media communications;
- Take lead in
writing, editing, photography, design and printing; ensuring that
consistency of message and standards of design are met in all official
work of the University;
- Oversee the
consistency of image, tone, and content of all University communications,
publications, and electronic messages;
- Provide on-going
information on the university activities and accomplishments to be updated
in the university website;
- Draft speeches
and talking notes for University executives, and arrange interviews and
other forms of contact for them;
- Maintain
effective media relation, establish and maintain regular contacts with
media representatives to promote the university’s goals;
- Deliver timely
and effective internal communication among staff through range of
channels, ensuring clarity and consistency of messages, newsletters, e –
bulletin etc;
- Foster community
relations through events such as open days and through involvement in
community initiatives as per annual CSR Plan;
- Handling charity
and sponsorship requests; and
- Coordinate major
university events including graduation ceremonies, exhibition etc.
Academic Qualification
- Bachelors Degree
in Journalism, Communication/Public Relations or related field from a
recognized institution
Professional Qualification
- Higher Diploma
in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism or a relevant professional
qualification.
Experience
- At least 4 years
experience with a media house environment, organization or communications
agency
Other skills
- Familiarity with
standards of writing, copy editing and proof reading;
- Having sound
knowledge of media operations and contacts regionally and nationally;
- Knowledge of IT
Skills and multi – media content;
- Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to meet
deadlines; and
- Ability to
design publicity materials.
To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should
visit our KCA University website at www.kca.ac.ke, and apply online through the Careers -
Vacancies section before 27th July, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
A competitive package will be offered for the right candidate.
