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.
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.
Interested candidates should send their applications accompanied by their testimonials, a detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the undersigned
The Human Resources Manager
Daystar University
P.O Box 44400 - 00100,
Nairobi
Email: recruitment [at] daystar.ac.ke
