Job Description
JOB TITLE: CORPORATE COMMUNICATION OFFICER - GRADE 12 :
KarU/HR/CCO/2022
Basic Salary for this position is between Kshs. 108,714 by Kshs. 4,250/= to Kshs. 155,461/=
This job exists to coordinate internal/external public relations activities, press conferences,
and publicity promotions to enhance University public image.
a. Job Description
i) Supervise all staff under him/her.
ii) Liaise with media (coverage of all University functions)
iii) Write, edit and distribute various types of content, including material for a
website, press releases, marketing material and other types of content that
take the message to the public.
iv) Oversee, prepare and contribute stories, photos and editing of the internal
newsletter
v) Coverage of University activities (both video and photography)
vi) Ensure posting of all advertising both internally and externally (media houses)
vii) Ensure Media monitoring and evaluation and advice management
accordingly.
viii) Organize and coordinate University exhibitions and marketing activities.
ix) Responsible for development and implementation of the strategic plan for all
departments (for all HOD’s) Maintain a database of media organizations and
contacts within them.
x) Manage the company’s or organization’s social media communications.
xi) Regularly meet with and conduct interviews with media personnel.
xii) Create and produce Annual newsletters for the organization.
xiii) Develop and maintain working relationships with journalists in multiple types
of media outlets.
xiv) Act as a spokesperson for the organization.
xv) Prepare and manage the organization’s communication budget
xvi) Coordinate the implementation of Corporate Communication and Branding
Policy;
xvii) Establish and maintain continual information flows between the University
and its stakeholders;
xviii) Ensure prudent and efficient management and utilization of resources within
the Corporate Communication and Branding Office;
xix) Lead on brand building and brand communications, including content
planning and reporting;
xx) Provide leadership in the conceptualization, planning and implementation of
brand sensitization activities and supporting partners as needed.
xxi) Developing and revising communication strategies,
xxii) Scanning and assessing the internal and external environment, for issues that
might impact the University Brand, and helping the University adapt to the
information needs of its stakeholders,
xxiii) Devising mechanisms to enable Monitoring and Evaluation of the University’s
Communication and Branding strategies
xxiv) Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
b. Job Requirements for External Recruitment
For appointment to this grade, one must have:
i) Master’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
ii) At least six (6) years relevant work experience
iii) Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology
iv) Membership registration with a professional body
c. Job Requirements for Serving Employee
For promotion to this grade, an employee must have:
i) Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
ii) At least three (3) years’ work experience at grade 11 or a comparable position
iii) Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
iv) Good knowledge of Information Communication Technology
v) Membership registration with a professional body