Vacancy Announcement: Public
Relations and Communications Officer
Temporary Appointment (6
months).
Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is an accredited Private Christian University sponsored by the Church of Nazarene International, which follows the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition.
Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is an accredited Private Christian University sponsored by the Church of Nazarene International, which follows the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition.
The University is looking for
a qualified person to fill the position of Public Relations and Communications
Officer.
Reporting to the Director of
Marketing and University Relations, the PRCO will be responsible for
implementing the communications strategies and policies of Africa Nazarene
University.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the
communication and publicity agenda.
- Create the
editorial content and delivery of a quarterly Aspire university magazine.
- Create and
manage the publicity of the university both to the internal and external
publics.
- Develop
relevant content for owned channels.
- Support
internal and external university launches and events.
- Develop and implement
communication material in the form of articles, media content, speeches,
website copy and social media content that engages the target market.
- Identify and
develop news stories from within the organization.
- Support the
production of promotional communication material and the distribution of
the same with internal and external audiences.
- Maintain
website content and manage social media platforms encouraging content
sharing and audience engagement through relevant and up to date
information.
- Create and
maintain relationships with the University’s internal and external
stakeholders primarily the government, media, donors and the general
public.
- Enhance direct
engagement with key stakeholders to facilitate the success of marketing
and public relations efforts.
- Proactively
generate media outreach strategies to facilitate media engagement and
solidify relations that result in higher success rate of coverage of media
content in both national and international media platforms.
- Conduct
industry related market research and compile reports.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree
in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or its equivalent.
- At least 5
years demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective
public relations and communications strategies.
Technical Competencies
- Strong written
and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to tell
a story in a compelling manner.
- Experience in
producing technical promotional materials
- Ability to
effectively interact and relate with all stakeholders
- Understanding
of traditional and social media landscapes
- Strong
attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strategic
direct thinker with a proven ability to innovate, implement and optimize
- Proven track
record of being able to develop and implement a campaign strategy based on
an understanding of the customer needs and customer profile
- Great
communication, organization, planning and prioritization skills, with
strong attention to detail
- Strong
experience of implementing, driving and managing complex multi-channel
campaigns.
- Reporting and
analytical skills
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications on or before January, 13th 2017 addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of certificates, names and contacts of three referees.
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications on or before January, 13th 2017 addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Africa Nazarene University
P.O. Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi
Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of certificates, names and contacts of three referees.
Applications could also be dropped at the Nairobi, CBD Campus - Aghro House, Moi Avenue.
Note that only short listed
candidates will be contacted.