Deadline of this Job: 23 September 2022
JOB DETAILS: A County Executive Committee Member shall:-
• Implement county legislation;
• Implement, within the county, national legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires;
• Manage and coordinate the functions of the county administration and its
• departments; and Perform any other functions conferred on it by this Constitution or national legislation
• A county executive committee may prepare proposed legislation for consideration by the county assembly
• The county executive committee shall provide the county assembly with full and regular reports on matters relating to the county
• Supervise the administration and delivery of services in the county and all decentralized units and agencies in the county
• Carry out any function incidental to any of the assigned functions.
Qualifications
The applicants will be required to possess the following: -
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a recognized University in Kenya; (Master’s degree will be added advantage)
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
• Has knowledge and experience and a distinguished career of not less than five (5) years in the field relevant to the portfolio of the department to which the person is being appointed.
• Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities in the county
• Have the ability to work in a multi ethnic and multicultural environment with respect for diversity.
Deadline of this Job: 03 October 2022 JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) seeks to hire a faculty member who will help to nurture the next generation of journalists, media leaders and communications professionals for the East Africa Region.
The main purpose of this role is support and teach and share knowledge with students in the various academic programmes offered by GSMC: Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation (EMMLI), Masters of Arts in Digital Journalism (MADJ) and a upcoming program in Strategic Communications.
As well as being a media scholar, the faculty will have a comprehensive knowledge of trends in the media and communication industry as well all-round competence in the practical application of different forms of digital media.
Responsibilities
• Teach across the GSMC academic programs including Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation (EMMLI), Master of Arts in Digital Journalism (MADJ) and Strategic Communications and train in the professional development courses.
• Collaborate with AKU colleagues to create online content to support the teaching of academic and professional development courses.
• Conduct and evaluate students’ performance through examinations and other assessment parameters as per university guide.
• Counsel and coach students on course-related matters, career path planning, advising on thesis establishment and development as well as guiding on projects.
• Contribute to the development of new curriculum and/or the review of existing curricular.
• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in journalism, digital media, media leadership and communications.
• Actively work towards research funding, by writing proposals, engaging in grant applications and hosting research conventions.
Requirements
• PHD in a relevant discipline – Journalism or Media and Communication from a recognised university.
• should have 3-5 years of teaching experience at university level. Experience in working with graduate students is essential.
• should have experience in blended teaching, both online and in person.
• strong research and/or practice portfolio.
• should demonstrate achievement in academic delivery, development of course content and outlines.
• should be able to work independently.
• Ability to successfully lead and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Job Summary
The Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) seeks to hire a faculty member who will help to nurture the next generation of journalists, media leaders and communications professionals for the East Africa Region.
The main purpose of this role is support and teach and share knowledge with students in the various academic programmes offered by GSMC: Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation (EMMLI), Masters of Arts in Digital Journalism (MADJ) and a upcoming program in Strategic Communications.
As well as being a media scholar, the faculty will have a comprehensive knowledge of trends in the media and communication industry as well all-round competence in the practical application of different forms of digital media.
Responsibilities
• Teach across the GSMC academic programs including Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation (EMMLI), Master of Arts in Digital Journalism (MADJ) and Strategic Communications and train in the professional development courses.
• Collaborate with AKU colleagues to create online content to support the teaching of academic and professional development courses.
• Conduct and evaluate students’ performance through examinations and other assessment parameters as per university guide.
• Counsel and coach students on course-related matters, career path planning, advising on thesis establishment and development as well as guiding on projects.
• Contribute to the development of new curriculum and/or the review of existing curricular.
• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise in journalism, digital media, media leadership and communications.
• Actively work towards research funding, by writing proposals, engaging in grant applications and hosting research conventions.
Requirements
• PHD in a relevant discipline – Journalism or Media and Communication from a recognised university.
• should have 3-5 years of teaching experience at university level. Experience in working with graduate students is essential.
• should have experience in blended teaching, both online and in person.
• strong research and/or practice portfolio.
• should demonstrate achievement in academic delivery, development of course content and outlines.
• should be able to work independently.
• Ability to successfully lead and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.