Principal Public Relations Officer
Salary Scale: M5
Responsible to: Vice-Chancellor
Responsible for: Communications Office, International Relations Officer, Marketing Officer
Ref. No. EXT AD/APP/02/08/02
No. of Posts: 01

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To provide overall leadership to the Communications and Public Relations function of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: –
Represent the Communications and International Relations Office in strategic fora in Mountains of the Moon University and beyond.
• Assist in strategic planning, budgeting, implementation, accountability, and reporting on Communications and International Relations.
• Oversee the implementation of the MMU University Communications Policy.
• Monitor and review the coverage of the University in the media through press conferences, articles, press releases, radio, and T.V. programs.
Mainstream the internationalization in Teaching, Learning, Research, Innovations, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, Networking, and support services
• Take the lead in development and implementation of Communication Strategies and plans in collaboration with the Faculties.
• Serve as secretariat to the office of the Vice-Chancellor in all communications fora in Mountains of the Moon University.
• Write news articles, reports and periodicals
• Supervise Staff, assess performance and identify training needs, and recommends appropriate training.

Required Qualifications and experience
• A relevant Master’s Degree from a reputable institution.
• An Honors degree from a recognized institution in any of the following disciplines: Marketing, Communication, Journalism, or International relations
At least 6 years of work experience in Public relations in a reputable organization three (3) of which must be at a supervisory level.

Required Competence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective writing skills
• Self-confidence, drive, competence, and a willingness to learn
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Creativity, imagination, and initiative
• Good teamwork, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Business awareness and a good knowledge of current affairs
• The ability to think strategically, for planning successful Public Relations campaigns
• Computer literacy.