Corporate Communications Officer I Job at Kirinyaga University

Corporate Communications Officer I Grade 8: KyU/NT/109/08/2025

Job Purpose
The Job holder is responsible for maintaining a positive corporate image and marketing the University
Programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
(i) Implementing corporate communications policies, strategies and programmes;
(ii) Compiling information on articles in the media pertaining to the University;
(iii) Implementing media relations and internal communications programmes;
(iv) Managing social media platforms;
(v) Organizing corporate functions and events;
(vi) Establishing an inventory of press and other organizations contacts;
(vii) Providing communication linkage between the University and stakeholders;
(viii) Undertaking media commentary and analysis of print, electronic and social media;
(ix) Editing publications and media liaison;
(x) Developing information education communication materials;
(xi) Preparing media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and features; and
(xii) Drafting speeches and articles/features.

Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
(i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Public Relations, Corporate Communications,
Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communication, Mass Communication, Communications
and Public Relations, International Relations and Diplomacy, Communication Studies,
Communication and Media or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited
institution;
(ii) Three (3) years’ relevant work experience at the grade of Corporate Communication Officer II
or in a comparable position;
(iii) Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable);
(iv) Proficiency in computer applications; and
(v) Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.