Assistant Public Relations Officer at Laikipia University

Applications are invited from serving members of staff for the position of Assistant Public Relations Officer / Public Relations Officer Grade 8/9/10 in the Office of the Vice Chancellor :-

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure maintenance of the University’s corporate image
• Prepare and disseminate corporate publicity information materials like posters, banners, Calendars, Diaries, prospectus, monthly update newsletters
• Undertake market analysis and research to identify trends and opportunities for the furtherance of the mission of the University
• Contribute stories, photos and editing of the internal newsletter
• Supervise Staff under his/her section.
• Coverage of University activities (both video and photography)
• 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
• Be responsible for 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
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Academic / Professional Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and Diploma in Mass Communication,

 OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Marketing or its equivalent.
• Computer Literacy
• Exemplary work performance.

Experience

Work experience in Public Relations Officer will be an added advantage

N.B: Those who had applied earlier need not to reapply.