Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
2. Public Relations & Protocol Officer (Grade XII)
Public Relations and Protocol officer shall be answerable to the Director, Corporate Communications & Marketing.

Job Description
• Develop and implement PR strategies and campaigns that ensure maintenance of the University’s corporate image;
• Prepare and disseminate corporate publicity information materials like press releases, keynote speeches and promotional material like posters, banners, calendars, diaries, prospectus, monthly update newsletters;
• Undertake market analysis and research to identify trends and opportunities for furtherance of the mission of the University;
• Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the University’s spokesperson;
• Seek opportunities for media partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Contribute to stories, photos and editing of the internal newsletter;
• Track media coverage of University activities (both video and photography) and follow industry trends;
• Prepare advertisements for media houses;
• Participate in organizing and coordinating University exhibitions and marketing activities;
• Coordinate resolution of public complaints and access to information in the University;
• Ensure proper marketing of the University and its products;
• Coordinate Trade Fairs and Exhibitions and the participation of the University in such activities;
• Develop and maintain a University newsletter, web (University website) and social media presence.

Job Specification
• Holder of Master’s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication or other related fields with six (6) years working experience, 3 of which as Assistant Public Relations Officer Scale 11 or its equivalent OR Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication or other related fields with twelve (12) years working experience 3 of which as Assistant Public Relations Officer Scale 11 or its equivalent.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Excellent Communication skills and ability to exercise sound judgements;
• Ability to supervise a team and deliver well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications;
• Self-motivated team player with good inter-personal and communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.
• Only successful Candidates shall be required to submit valid clearances from the following bodies;
1. Kenya Revenue Authority
2. Higher Education Loans Board
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
5. Registered Credit Reference Bureau
• They should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.
• Applicants should request their referees to submit their confidential reports to the undersigned to be received on or before 15th June, 2022.
• Ten (10) copies of the application should be sent via registered mail or courier marked with the reference number on the left hand corner of the envelope to the under-signed. A ONE PDF running document of the application to be sent to recruitmentmay2022@mmust.ac.ke . Applications should be received on or before 15th June, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.
• Applicants with foreign earned qualifications should have their certificates certified by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 190-50100
KAKAMEGA

Website: www.mmust.ac.ke .

MMUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

MMUST does not levy any fee in the processing, recruitment & selection of applicants.

The University reserves the right not to make any appointments at any stage of the recruitment exercise.

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