Closing Date
Feb
20
Applications are invited from appropriately qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The successful candidate will be part of the East Africa communications team, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating communications plans that raise the profile of AKU and demonstrate communications best practice. Using a keen understanding of our targeted internal and external audiences, the incumbent will support cohesion and consistency in all our communications efforts. He/she will seek and tell stories that demonstrate the impact of AKU including writing speeches, news releases and articles for university digital channels and print publications. The incumbent will support media relations, including at events and work collaboratively as part of the broader communications team with individuals who offer communications expertise within entities to ensure integration in messaging and tactics. They will work on projects that align with organization-wide communications priorities, bringing exceptional creativity and resourcefulness to the role.
Responsibilities
Your application together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, the names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates should be sent to, the Manager, Human Resources, Aga Khan University’s Campus Nairobi, Kenya. P. O. Box 30270-00100 or by email to hr.universityke@aku.edu .
Applications by email are preferred. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be submitted latest by February 20, 2018.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and evaluate internal and external communications plans to support communications priorities
- Seek out and write stories that demonstrate the impact of AKU in the community and globally
- Support media relations and event communications
- Degree or diploma in business, communications, journalism, social sciences or equivalent, from a recognized institution of higher learning
- Three to five years’ experience in communications, marketing, media relations, public relations or related field, required
- Demonstrated experience with digital and print communications
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Demonstrated experience creating successful communications plans
- Demonstrated experience with communications best practice
- Understanding of stakeholder engagement and meeting stakeholder communication needs
- Event management experience and experience in brand building
- Knowledge of web content management and media industry with contacts within various media organisations
- Issues management and crisis communications
- A good understanding of multiple time zones and the willingness to work extended hours
- A high sense of integrity and confidentiality
Your application together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, the names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates should be sent to, the Manager, Human Resources, Aga Khan University’s Campus Nairobi, Kenya. P. O. Box 30270-00100 or by email to hr.universityke@aku.edu .
Applications by email are preferred. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be submitted latest by February 20, 2018.
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