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.
KCA University invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the following position;
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.
Public Relations Officer - KCA University
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