Senior Communications Officer at Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service

The Kenya Universities and colleges Placement Service (KUCCPS) is a corporate body established under the Universities Act 2012 to succeed the Joint Admissions Board (JAB). The Service is governed by the Placement Board. In the performance of its functions, the Placement Board seeks to promote equity and access to university and college education, by among other things, developing criteria for affirmative action, for the marginalized, the minorities and persons with disabilities. The placement Board also seeks to establish a criteria to enable students access the courses for which they applied taking into account the students’ qualifications and listed priorities. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Independent Part, a university or college may independently admit students to its programmes in accordance with its approved admissions criteria.

ReferenceNo

KUCCPS 055/21

Job Grade

V

Report To Manager,

Corporate Communication

Job Purpose

The job holder Participate in the production of appropriate communication and dissemination strategies;

Job Responsibilities

• Participating in the production of appropriate communication and dissemination strategies;


• Establishing and maintaining regular contact with media practitioners with a view to enhancing goodwill and positive coverage for the placement service;


• Planning and executing the placement service’s participation in key corporate events;


• Recording and developing photographic images of the placement service’s activities;


• Developing web content and updating the website;


• Preparing and producing reports and other publications;


• Undertaking media assignments including reserving advertising space with appropriate media outlets and organizing for press conferences;


• Developing corporate brand identity manual and ensuring conformity to it; and


• Identifying and recommending branding and publicity opportunities for the placement service.

Minimum Job Qualification

• Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in the Public Service or in the Private Sector.


• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: – Journalism, Mass Communications, Public Relations or other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.


• Be proficient in computer applications including knowledge in desktop publishing.


• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable


• Have a certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.


• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and


• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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