CAREER OPPORTUNITY
KCA University is a dynamic private business university committed to quality service, student success, and academic excellence. The University seeks to recruit competent, qualified and suitable candidates to fill the following position.
MANAGER - CORPORATE AFFAIRS
JOB OBJECTIVE
The job holder will guide and manage the overall University's brand and reputation in public,
through both oral and written communications.
. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop a Strategic Plan for Corporate Affairs Department;
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Develop a communication policy for the University;
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Maintain close and active contact with community leaders to understand the needs of the community and to determine how best the university might provide support;
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Build a comprehensive network of internal and external contacts and decision-makers and maintains strategic and collaborative relationships with diverse, global groups;
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Consult with relevant internal departments in order to project the university’s corporate message to both external and internal mediums;
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Represent the university before key internal and external partners and audiences be face of the university to both internal and external contacts and stakeholders;
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Responsible for all internal and external communications;
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Public speaking at presentations, conferences or radio and TV interviews;
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Represent the company or client at events;
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Develop and maintain the University's corporate image and identity;
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Develop and manage budgets for the department;
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Develop risk management framework for the department;
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Direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs;
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Develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies;
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Take editorial responsibility for the organizations website, and other corporate communications tools;
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
The candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience.
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Master degree in Communication Studies /Public Relations or related field
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Professional qualification in relevant field ex: Higher Diploma in Communication/Public Relations
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6 to 8 years’ experience with at least 3 years’ experience at a management level.
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Computer Literate
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
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Excellent analytical skills;
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Excellent report writing skills;
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Demonstrated supervisory skills;
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
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High level of confidentiality;
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Conflict resolution; and
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Ability to meet deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter
indicating current and desired salary, a detailed CV and three references via email
to hrjobs@kca.ac.ke by 24th November 2019. KCAU staff are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resources Director,
KCA University,
P.O Box 56808-00200,
Nairobi.