UON Deputy Director (Marketing and Corporate Communications) Job in Nairobi Kenya – Directorate of University Advancement

UON Deputy Director (Marketing and Corporate Communications) Job in Nairobi Kenya – Directorate of University Advancement
February 23, 2015 Job Description

University of Nairobi
Leadership for Sustained Excellence

Declaration of Vacancies for Positions in the Directorate of University Advancement
Job Title: Deputy Director, Directorate of University Advancement (Marketing and Corporate Communications) (Associate Professor Level)

Over the last ten years, the University has undergone purposeful, decisive, and aggressive transformational change.
This has enabled the University to ensure that the physical capacities, quality and availability of staff and relevance of academic programs are in sync with the ever increasing demand for access to higher education.

The University of Nairobi has in the past relied on traditional sources of funding.
The University wishes to invest in other funding models through the newly established Directorate of University Advancement (DUA).

The University Advancement is a shared enterprise aligned with the vision, mission and key priorities of top leadership and integrated across institutional sectors, to maximise efficiency and benefits over a sustained period of time within a context of constrained resources yet boundless opportunities.

The University of Nairobi is now seeking to appoint eminent individuals with an outstanding track record in fundraising and resources mobilisation capability to serve in the Directorate of University Advancement (DUA) under the Office of the Vice Chancellor.

Deputy Director, Directorate of University Advancement (Marketing and Corporate Communications) (Associate Professor Level)
1 Post
AC/2/32/15
(R&T)

The Deputy Director Advancement (Marketing and Corporate Communications) will
lead the strategic approach aimed at raising the profile of the university’s brand and positioning as the premier institution in the region as well as well as a world-class university;
develop the institutional marketing and branding strategy;
enhance the brand as well as public image of the university and identified resource mobilization ambassadors;
coordinate the university’s media relations as well as visibility; and
develop and execute a top notch digital marketing strategy for the university, online and social media.
He/she will report to the Director Advancement.

Key Requirements
Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities
Minimum of 5 years experience in marketing, communications or public relations with demonstrated success, preferably in the University sector
Proven understanding and track record in brand management
Masters degree in journalism, marketing, public relations preferred
Membership of MSK, PRSK or any other
Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and personal sales skills
Demonstrated successful experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media
Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications
Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
Notes

1. Applicants should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, advancement activities and testimonials.

2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference code as shown in the advertisement.

How to Apply

3. Applications should be addressed to :-
The Vice- Chancellor,
P.O Box 30197-00100
Nairobi

Please note that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015