Job Purpose

Academic Qualifications

• Public Relations
  
• Corporate Communication
  
• Media Relations
  
• Digital Communication / Social Media Management
  
• Or Relevant technical and professional certification from recognized and accredited institution
  

Duties and responsibilities of the Officer will include but not be limited to:

1. Implementing corporate communications policies, strategies and programmes
   

2. Implementing media relations and internal communications programmes
   

3. Preparing media supplements and documentaries, press/media releases and features.
   
4. Coverage of University activities, both video and photography
   
5. Managing and updating social media platforms
   
6. Developing a publicity framework for purposes of public awareness
   
7. Prepare and disseminate corporate publicity information materials like posters, banners,calendars, diaries, prospectus, monthly update newsletters
   
8. Maintain a photo gallery for the University
   
9. Coordinating media/advocacy fora's;
   
10. Developing and updating a database for media contacts;
    
11. Providing communication linkage between the University and stakeholders;
    
12. Participate in organizing and coordinating and coverage of University exhibitions and marketing activities both video and photography
    
13. Editing, proof reading and production of communication materials, publications, press, statements/releases and writing opinions.
    
14. Provide the necessary editorial support including review of structure, clarity of language, grammar, formatting, presentation, and alignment of University policies
    
15. Ensuring adherence to the corporate brand;
    
16. Developing information education communication materials.
    
17. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time