The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (Lang’ata Campus) is
seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and result oriented persons to fill the
positions of ICT Manager and Corporate Communications Manager.
ICT Manager
Job Purpose: To provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of
CUEA’s ICT strategy and the development of information technology and
telecommunication systems; and management of ICT security.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To re-organize
and re-structure CUEA’s ICT Department
- To develop and
implement ICT objectives, strategies and operational plans in relation to
CUEA’s strategic Plan;
- To develop
service delivery strategies and design ICT solutions;
- To develop and
Implement a service policy and develop appropriate performance indicators;
- To re-assess and
re-define the organization-wide standards in hardware, software, and ICT
services;
- To provide
technical, functional and organizational guidance and support to projects;
- To monitor and
coordinate the implementation and adherence to ICT policies, procedures
and standards;
- To plan and
direct the implementation and operation of the common ICT Infrastructure;
- To guide the
assessment of CUEA’s challenges in relation to the new technologies;
- To advise on ICT
staff recruitment and develop the capacity of ICT staff;
- To develop the
basic IT skills for ail CUEA staff in liaison with the Human Resources
Manager;
- To prepare and
manage the annual ICT budget;
- To advise the
management on effective and strategic use of ICT and related cost
reduction opportunities;
- To prepare ad
hoc, quarterly and annual reports on all ICT activities and projects;
- Any other duties
as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies:
- Have PhD in an
ICT related field with 4 years working experience in a similar position;
OR Masters degree in an ICT related field with 10 years relevant
experience, 4 of which should be in a similar position;
- Demonstrate
understanding of global trends In ICT with wide knowledge and experience
In driving IT enabled change;
- Demonstrate
experience in the management, control and support of ICT services and a
track record in developing ICT solutions;
- Demonstrate
expertise and experience of supporting technical infrastructure, and in
managing and Implementing Information systems and supporting technologies;
- Have strong
analytical, problem solving and decision making skills;
- Possess project
and general management skills;
- Possess strong
negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills;
- Have excellent
communication and customer service skills;
- Have capability
to communicate ideas and technical information to a non-technical
audience;
- Have ability to
develop people, building effective teams and partnerships;
- Be a person of
integrity with high moral standards.
Corporate Communications Manager
Job Purpose: To develop and implement communications and marketing strategies
towards the attainment of the University’s Strategic objectives
He/she shall evaluate customer research, market conditions, and
implement marketing plan changes, and oversee all marketing and advertising
activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To develop and
implement a comprehensive and integrated communications strategy;
- To formulate and
implement viable marketing strategies;
- To oversee
production of news, feature stories and publicity materials;
- To manage and
coordinate all marketing and advertising activities of the University;
- To design,
implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the University;
- To conduct
market research to determine customer requirements;
- To oversee the
University’s Website
- To analyze
customer research, current market conditions and competitors information;
- To monitor and
evaluate marketing strategies and programmes to determine their
effectiveness;
- To prepare
monthly and annual reports of the CUEA’s marketing activities;
- To determine and
manage the University’s marketing budget;
- To oversee
design, production and distribution of promotional communication
materials;
- To plan and
manage rapid response communications in situations of organizational
crises;
- To develop and
maintain professional contacts with key print and broadcast media
- To ensure proper
management of all CUEA events;
- To cultivate a
customer-oriented culture amongst CUEA staff
- To lead the
University’s commitment to long term Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR);
- To manage the
University’s external and internal (press) releases;
- To provide
counsel to senior executives on messaging and media relations;
- To identify new
program opportunities to enhance the University’s image as a socially
responsible University;
- To be able to
identify potential corporate crisis and identify strategies to handle
those risks
- To develop job
description for other personnel(s) serving in the same office;
- To periodically
direct the University on viable ways of branding and rebranding CUEA
- To perform any
other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration.
Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies:
- Have PhD in
Communications, Marketing or Public Relations with 4 years working
experience in a similar position;
- OR Masters
degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations with 10 years
relevant experience, 4 of which should be in a similar position;
- Be a mature
person in age and character — at least 30 years;
- Exhibit
knowledge In audio-visual productions and print media will be an added
advantage;
- Demonstrate high
level of maturity and Integrity with high moral standards;
- Have good
problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
- Have outstanding
interpersonal and marketing skills;
- Exhibit good
knowledge of the trends of higher education in the region and beyond;
- Have excellent
communications skills with a good command of spoken and written English
and Kiswahlli languages
- Working
knowledge in any major foreign language will be an added advantage.
- Have proficiency
in MS office applications among other relevant computer applications.
Applications should reach the Human Resources Manager
(hr@cuea.edu) on or before 30th January
2013.
2013.
OR send your application to
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa
P.O. Box 62157-00200,
City Square, Nairobi, Kenya.
Applicants should enclose a C.V., copies of relevant
certificates and three reference letters from recognized
persons/institutions.
Please visit the CUEA website (www.cuea.edu) for a more
detailed description of the advertised vacancies.
NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Rev. Prof. Juvenalis Baitu
Deputy Vice Chancellor/ Administration
Deputy Vice Chancellor/ Administration
