Principal Corporate Services Jobs at Mount Kenya University

The Principal, Corporate Services shall report to the Vice Chancellor and will be responsible and accountable for the Corporate Communications, Ethics & Value Compliance, the Marketing and Branding and the Quality Assurance & Linkages Directorates.

Corporate Services Job Responsibilities

• Leading with the formulation of corporate policies including crisis communication policy and associated processes of the quality assurance, Marketing and communications departments.
• Developing and implementing the corporate services strategies and plans under the direction of the Vice Chancellor.
• Undertaking bench-marking surveys to ensure that the University is maintain a competitive edge in its industry
• Developing and managing the various departmental budgets.
• Working with senior management to determine the appropriate organizational culture that ensures that the
• University maintains a strong positive reputation among its stakeholders
• Developing performance measures for the Quality, Communications and Marketing Directorates that support the University’s strategic direction

Qualifications for the Corporate Services Job

• Have a master’s degree in Communication, Public Relations and/or Marketing
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major institution or division of a large corporation.
• Significant knowledge and working experience in Communication.
• Significant knowledge and experience in public relations, report writing and brand management
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Be a member of a professional, Communication, or Marketing and PR body.
• Ability to think strategically and translate into realistic action plans.
• Effective implementation of research projects.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit applications giving details of the educational and professional qualifications, age, detailed work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address, a detailed curriculum vitae including three (3) referees who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization.

NOTE:

1. Interested applicants should send the applications to the undersigned, quoting the reference number for the job applied for so as to be received on or before 12th September, 2017.
2. Electronic application can be sent in PDF format by email to recruitment@mku.ac.ke.
3. Terms of service are provided for as per Mount Kenya University scheme of service
4. Mount Kenya University is an equal opportunity employer.
5. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be addressed to;

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning and Institutional Advancement,

Mount Kenya University,
Main Campus, Thika,
General Kago Road,
Thika, Kenya.