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Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University whose mission is to develop qualify managers, professionals, researchers and scholars to be effective, Christian servant-leaders through the integration of Christian faith and holistic learning for the transformation of church and society in Africa and the world.

Corporate Affairs Manager

Qualifications

PhD or a Masters degree in Marketing or Communication

A degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism

Excellent communication skills;

Must have proven excellent editorial skills;

Media skills, including organizing press conferences and able to represent the university in such forums;

Proven work experience of not less than five years in PR, marketing and resource mobilization in a large multi-sector organization;

Similar productive experience in fund raising with a non-governmental organization (NGO) with internal exposure and a good portfolio of both local and international fundraising contacts and associates will be an added advantage;

A good record of successful Communications campaign;

Skilled in event planning and management;

Conversant with national and international communication policies;

8 years post qualification experience;

Excellent articulation, presentation and communication skills;

Ability to use audio-visual equipment.

Responsibilities

Manage infernal communications and develop an infernal Communications Plan;

Supervise the development and implementation of a University wide Media Relations strategy;

Supervise the preparation and implementation of a Corporate Social Responsibility Plan;

Manage the University’s reputation and corporate identity and maintaining Brand Public Relations, communications and build customer relations;

Developing, implementing and evaluating university communications strategies;

Developing and implementing local and international resource mobilization strategies;

Identifying a funding base and fundraising partners and writing funding proposals;

Developing and maintaining a donor database, building and sustaining a sound relationship with donors;

Sensitizing the University stakeholders on resources mobilization activities;

Ensuring effective two-way internal communications;

Taking the lead on media handling, proactively placing good news stories, dealing with enquiries and producing media releases;

Playing a key role in issue management and planning;

Ensuring that the University community is kept fully briefed on developments, plans and any incidents in the University;

Managing the Corporate Affairs budget;

Advising senior colleagues on strategic communications and related issues;

Supervising the Corporate Affairs staff;

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Vice- Chancellor.

Interested candidates should send their applications accompanied by their testimonials, a detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the undersigned no later than 22nd March 2012:

The Human Resources Manager
Daystar University
P.O Box 44400 - 00100,
Nairobi

Email: recruitment [at] daystar.ac.ke

Administration Officer

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration and relevant diploma with 5 years relevant experience;

Computer literate in MS Office, e-mail ,internet;

Ability to supervise and lead a team of staff;

Good planning and leadership skills;

Good relationship and influential skills;

Ability to communicate well in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

Prepare, consult, plan and implement maintenance schedule;

Regularly inspect working conditions of all utility equipment’s and service supplies;

Submit daily report on water supply levels from tank and borehole;

Liaise with user departments, contractors, various outsourced services, and providers to ensure there is continuity of work;

Supervise maintenance staff, contracted employees in carrying out emergencies;

Advice on maintenance issues related to design and implementation of projects or renovations;

Regular maintenance materials required, their quantities and cost estimated;

Attend contractor site meetings;

Prepare monthly maintenance related reports to Administration Manager.

Interested candidates should send their applications accompanied by their testimonials, a detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the undersigned no later than 22nd March 2012:

The Human Resources Manager
Daystar University
P.O Box 44400 - 00100,
Nairobi

Email: recruitment [at] daystar.ac.ke