Catholic University of Eastern Africa ICT Manager and Corporate Communications Manager Jobs in Kenya

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (Lang’ata Campus) is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and result oriented persons to fill the positions of ICT Manager and Corporate Communications Manager.
 

Both positions report to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration.

ICT Manager
 

Job Purpose: To provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of CUEA’s ICT strategy and the development of information technology and telecommunication systems; and management of ICT security.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To re-organize and re-structure CUEA’s ICT Department
• To develop and implement ICT objectives, strategies and operational plans in relation to CUEA’s strategic Plan;
• To develop service delivery strategies and design ICT solutions;
• To develop and Implement a service policy and develop appropriate performance indicators;
• To re-assess and re-define the organization-wide standards in hardware, software, and ICT services;
• To provide technical, functional and organizational guidance and support to projects;
• To monitor and coordinate the implementation and adherence to ICT policies, procedures and standards;
• To plan and direct the implementation and operation of the common ICT Infrastructure;
• To guide the assessment of CUEA’s challenges in relation to the new technologies;
• To advise on ICT staff recruitment and develop the capacity of ICT staff;
• To develop the basic IT skills for ail CUEA staff in liaison with the Human Resources Manager;
• To prepare and manage the annual ICT budget;
• To advise the management on effective and strategic use of ICT and related cost reduction opportunities;
• To prepare ad hoc, quarterly and annual reports on all ICT activities and projects;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies:

• Have PhD in an ICT related field with 4 years working experience in a similar position; OR Masters degree in an ICT related field with 10 years relevant experience, 4 of which should be in a similar position;
• Demonstrate understanding of global trends In ICT with wide knowledge and experience In driving IT enabled change;
• Demonstrate experience in the management, control and support of ICT services and a track record in developing ICT solutions;
• Demonstrate expertise and experience of supporting technical infrastructure, and in managing and Implementing Information systems and supporting technologies;
• Have strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills;
• Possess project and general management skills;
• Possess strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills;
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills;
• Have capability to communicate ideas and technical information to a non-technical audience;
• Have ability to develop people, building effective teams and partnerships;
• Be a person of integrity with high moral standards.

Corporate Communications Manager
 

Job Purpose: To develop and implement communications and marketing strategies towards the attainment of the University’s Strategic objectives

He/she shall evaluate customer research, market conditions, and implement marketing plan changes, and oversee all marketing and advertising activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To develop and implement a comprehensive and integrated communications strategy;
• To formulate and implement viable marketing strategies;
• To oversee production of news, feature stories and publicity materials;
• To manage and coordinate all marketing and advertising activities of the University;
• To design, implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the University;
• To conduct market research to determine customer requirements;
• To oversee the University’s Website
• To analyze customer research, current market conditions and competitors information;
• To monitor and evaluate marketing strategies and programmes to determine their effectiveness;
• To prepare monthly and annual reports of the CUEA’s marketing activities;
• To determine and manage the University’s marketing budget;
• To oversee design, production and distribution of promotional communication materials;
• To plan and manage rapid response communications in situations of organizational crises;
• To develop and maintain professional contacts with key print and broadcast media
• To ensure proper management of all CUEA events;
• To cultivate a customer-oriented culture amongst CUEA staff
• To lead the University’s commitment to long term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR);
• To manage the University’s external and internal (press) releases;
• To provide counsel to senior executives on messaging and media relations;
• To identify new program opportunities to enhance the University’s image as a socially responsible University;
• To be able to identify potential corporate crisis and identify strategies to handle those risks
• To develop job description for other personnel(s) serving in the same office;
• To periodically direct the University on viable ways of branding and rebranding CUEA
• To perform any other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration.

Education, Experience, Skills and Competencies:

• Have PhD in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations with 4 years working experience in a similar position;
• OR Masters degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations with 10 years relevant experience, 4 of which should be in a similar position;
• Be a mature person in age and character — at least 30 years;
• Exhibit knowledge In audio-visual productions and print media will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate high level of maturity and Integrity with high moral standards;
• Have good problem analysis and problem-solving skills;
• Have outstanding interpersonal and marketing skills;
• Exhibit good knowledge of the trends of higher education in the region and beyond;
• Have excellent communications skills with a good command of spoken and written English and Kiswahlli languages
• Working knowledge in any major foreign language will be an added advantage.
• Have proficiency in MS office applications among other relevant computer applications.

Applications should reach the Human Resources Manager (hr@cuea.edu) on or before 30th January
2013. 

OR send your application to 

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa 

P.O. Box 62157-00200,

City Square, Nairobi, Kenya. 

Applicants should enclose a C.V., copies of relevant certificates and three reference letters from recognized persons/institutions. 

Please visit the CUEA website (www.cuea.edu) for a more detailed description of the advertised vacancies.
 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
 

Rev. Prof. Juvenalis Baitu
Deputy Vice Chancellor/ Administration