Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for appointment, applicants must have:
• Served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or in private sector for a minimum of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Communication Studies; Mass Communication; Journalism, Public Relations; Information Science, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the CoK 2010;
• Possess advanced computer application skills;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills both English and Kiswahili;
• Demonstrate strong skills inwriting, editing, proof reading, design and ability to present concepts verbally and graphically; and
• Professional competence in organisation and delivery.

Core Competencies
The core competencies and skills include:
• Written Communication skills i.e. ability to write reports concisely and accurately;
• Interpersonal skills in the management of clients both individually and in a group;
• Ability to attend to details;
• Creative and analytical skills on facts to assist judgment;
• Demonstratable professionalism; and
• Ability to manage stressful situations.

Duties And Responsibilities
The Deputy Director Corporate Communication will be responsible for:
• Overseeing the implementation of both internal and external corporate communication strategies;
• Analysing information on University programmes, significant events and their consequences on clients in any specific aspect of the University’s mandate;
• Researching and implementing measures to enhance the University’s image among stakeholders, public and in the local as well as international press;
• Identifying University events that require packaging for dissemination to the media and the public in general;
• Preparing and organising venues where University programmes and projects can be propagated and promoted effectively and appropriately;
• Preparing media supplements, documentaries, marketing material, press releases and features;
• Attending University meetings where cross-cutting issues requiring necessitate reporting are deliberated upon;
• Promoting corporate visibility, identity, image and vision;
• Contribute to the maintenance of an effective and updated University website;
• Any other relevant duty(ies) assigned by the University Vice Chancellor.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applicants will be required to present originals of the following documents during the interviews:
• National identity card;
• Academic and professional certificates and transcripts;
• Any other supporting documents and testimonials;
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies; and
• Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be submitted separately to the address provided below.

Mode of Application
• Candidates may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications.
• All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.
• Scanned copies of the stated documents must accompany the online application.
• The Curriculum Vitae should include information on academic qualifications, professional experience, leadership and management roles, membership to a professional association(s), email address and telephone contacts.
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

“Application for the position of Deputy Director Corporate Communication - National Defence University-Kenya” and delivered to:

THE SECRETARY, UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
National Defence University-Kenya
P.O. Box 3812-20100
LANET, NAKURU
Online applications may be submitted via email to: ndu-kenya@mod.go.ke 
All applications should reach National Defence University-Kenya on or before 29th April 2023 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).

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