Communications Manager at Kenya Education Network (KENET ...

Communications Manager at Kenya Education Network (KENET) in Nairobi ? Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

The Kenya Education Network (KENET) is a not-for-profit membership organization that is licensed by the Communications Commission of Kenya as an Alternative Network Facility Provider. KENET is the National Research and Education Network (NREN) of Kenya and provides broadband Internet services to the higher education and research institutions in Kenya, including all the public and most of the private universities.

KENET has grown rapidly in the past two years predominantly because of the expansion of the higher education sector in Kenya and therefore seeks to fill the following positions:

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

This position reports to the Executive Director/CEO of KENET. Suitable candidate will provide leadership in execution of the KENET communications strategy in promoting local and international collaboration and partnerships in research, education and innovations using both print and electronic media, including social media.

Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications and experience:

• An undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, educational technology, information sciences, or business administration (marketing option)
• At least 10 years experience as a communications professional in a medium-sized organization, five at a senior level executing a digital media strategy, preferably in the ICT industry.
• Any relevant higher degree will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili languages. Ability to communicate in French will be an added advantage.

This is a senior position and shall be on contract terms of three (3) years, renewable based on performance.

A competitive salary shall be offered and shall be within the salary bracket for communications managers working in medium-sized not-for-profit organizations in Kenya.

KENET is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity.

Female candidates as well as candidates from marginalized or semi-arid area are encouraged to apply.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position will be offered to the successful candidates within the salary brackets for medium-sized organizations in Kenya.

Applications should be sent to:
The Executive Director
Kenya Education Network (KENET)
P.O. Box 30244, 00100
Nairobi

not later than December 21, 2012..

Applications should be accompanied by copies of secondary and university degree certificates, up to date CV showing current or past gross monthly salary, names and addresses of two (2) referees, a cover letter written in essay style, and day-time telephone contact.

E-mail applications should be sent to applications@kenet.or.ke and should include scanned copies of the certificates sent as an attachment.

Only shortlisted candidates shall receive an invitation to attend the first interview by January 15, 2013 and from KENET.

Website: www.kenet.or.ke

Source: http://www.kenyajoblink.com/job/22782/communications-manager-at-kenya-education-network-kenet/

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