Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and
evangelical Christian University whose mission is to develop qualify managers,
professionals, researchers and scholars to be effective, Christian
servant-leaders through the integration of Christian faith and holistic
learning for the transformation of church and society in Africa and the world.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions. Applicant to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions. Applicant to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.
Corporate Affairs Manager
Qualifications
- PhD
or a Masters degree in Marketing or Communication
- A
degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
- Excellent
communication skills;
- Must
have proven excellent editorial skills;
- Media
skills, including organizing press conferences and able to represent the
university in such forums;
- Proven
work experience of not less than five years in PR, marketing and resource
mobilization in a large multi-sector organization;
- Similar
productive experience in fund raising with a non-governmental organization
(NGO) with internal exposure and a good portfolio of both local and
international fundraising contacts and associates will be an added
advantage;
- A
good record of successful Communications campaign;
- Skilled
in event planning and management;
- Conversant
with national and international communication policies;
- 8
years post qualification experience;
- Excellent
articulation, presentation and communication skills;
- Ability
to use audio-visual equipment.
Responsibilities
- Manage
infernal communications and develop an infernal Communications Plan;
- Supervise
the development and implementation of a University wide Media Relations
strategy;
- Supervise
the preparation and implementation of a Corporate Social Responsibility
Plan;
- Manage
the University’s reputation and corporate identity and maintaining Brand
Public Relations, communications and build customer relations;
- Developing,
implementing and evaluating university communications strategies;
- Developing
and implementing local and international resource mobilization strategies;
- Identifying
a funding base and fundraising partners and writing funding proposals;
- Developing
and maintaining a donor database, building and sustaining a sound
relationship with donors;
- Sensitizing
the University stakeholders on resources mobilization activities;
- Ensuring
effective two-way internal communications;
- Taking
the lead on media handling, proactively placing good news stories, dealing
with enquiries and producing media releases;
- Playing
a key role in issue management and planning;
- Ensuring
that the University community is kept fully briefed on developments, plans
and any incidents in the University;
- Managing
the Corporate Affairs budget;
- Advising
senior colleagues on strategic communications and related issues;
- Supervising
the Corporate Affairs staff;
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the Vice- Chancellor.
Administration Officer
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Degree
in Business Administration and relevant diploma with 5 years relevant
experience;
- Computer
literate in MS Office, e-mail ,internet;
- Ability
to supervise and lead a team of staff;
- Good
planning and leadership skills;
- Good
relationship and influential skills;
- Ability
to communicate well in writing and speech.
Responsibilities
- Prepare,
consult, plan and implement maintenance schedule;
- Regularly
inspect working conditions of all utility equipment’s and service supplies;
- Submit
daily report on water supply levels from tank and borehole;
- Liaise
with user departments, contractors, various outsourced services, and
providers to ensure there is continuity of work;
- Supervise
maintenance staff, contracted employees in carrying out emergencies;
- Advice
on maintenance issues related to design and implementation of projects or
renovations;
- Regular
maintenance materials required, their quantities and cost estimated;
- Attend
contractor site meetings;
- Prepare
monthly maintenance related reports to Administration Manager.
Interested candidates should send their applications accompanied
by their testimonials, a detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to
the undersigned no later than 22nd March 2012:
The Human Resources Manager
Daystar University
P.O Box 44400 - 00100,
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke
The Human Resources Manager
Daystar University
P.O Box 44400 - 00100,
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke