Uganda Christian University (UCU) Jobs – Manager of Communications & Marketing

Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty
Station:
  Mukono,
Uganda
About
UCU: 
Uganda Christian University
was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as
a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and
educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu
Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International
partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission
Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the
necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of
Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education
– not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian
University was established in 1997.
In 2004, the Government of
Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of
national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a
charter from the Government.
Job
Summary:
The Manager of
Communications & Marketing will lead and manage the Communications
& Marketing team, driving communications and marketing activities in line
with our strategic plan, towards the vision of being the centre of excellence
for higher education.  
The aims of the
communication team are:
  • To
    market the University effectively to a wide range of audiences, both
    within the Uganda and beyond, including potential and current students,
    influencers, supporters, partners, staff, and the media
  • To
    work with Admissions, Quality Assurance, and Planning departments to plan
    and commission market research to support that goal
  • To
    communicate positive and consistent messages to all target audiences
  • To
    control and develop the University brand
  • To
    manage all corporate design, including the corporate visual identity
  • Ensure
    that the content and presentation of all forms of corporate communication,
    both traditional and new media, are of a consistently high quality
  • Provide
    strategic direction in the development and management of key University
    events
  • Work
    with colleagues across the University to deliver the best possible
    customer service (both internal and external) .
  • Do
    consultation with office responsible for development
  • Promote
    a methodology that enables the University to qualitatively and
    quantitatively measure communications and marketing strategy.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
  • Inspire
    and develop the Communications and Marketing team in planning and managing
    events, corporate communications & marketing and related activities.
  • Work
    with the Academic Affairs Division, deans, regional colleges and other
    University departments to ensure coordination between the development and
    implementation of the University’s communications and marketing strategy
    and its recruitment (students and staff) strategy
  • Direct
    the management and development of the University brand, ensuring that all
    communication and marketing activities reflect the Uganda Christian
    University brand, and its associated vision, purpose and values
  • Communicate
    a balanced and consistent image of the University, both internally and
    externally
  • Develop
    the University’s career and placement strategy to provide market-place
    opportunities for our students and build stakeholder partnerships
  • Promote
    the University and its associated activities effectively to a wide range
    of audiences, both in the Uganda, the region and beyond, working with
    faculties and the University management
  • Pro-actively
    manage media relations and media coverage
  • Provide
    direction for promotional material (including online and visual materials
    and advertising) and internal and external communications in all media
  • Monitor
    the management of relationships with external agencies in relation to PR,
    design, printing etc.  – ensuring quality of service and
    value-for-money
  • Support,
    maintain and develop key relationships with individuals, external groups,
    partner organisations, influencers, local communities and other
    stakeholders
  • Provide
    strategic direction for the planning and management of major corporate
    marketing events
  • Represent
    the University at external functions where appropriate
  • Work
    closely with senior management in responding to any crisis that requires
    the support of the communications team, and be part of the crisis
    management team
  • Fulfil
    any general duties required of a Head of Department, including: leading
    and developing the service to ensure continuous improvement; preparing
    local plans; preparing and managing delegated budgets;
  • Organising
    staff appraisals; ensuring appropriate staff development is undertaken and
    communicating with staff on a regular basis.
  • Guide
    work to affirm and test the University’s brand personality in its
    different markets and ensuring that all communications reflect the brand.
  • Perform
    any other job roles as assigned by superiors
Qualifications, Skills
and Experience:
  • The
    applicant should hold a Master’s degree in communications or journalism or
    in  any related field from a recognized institution of higher
    learning
  • A
    bachelor’s degree in Communications or Journalism or in any related field
    from a recognized institution of higher learning
  •  Proficient
    in written and spoken English
  • Ability
    to design and implement a communication strategy for complex institutions,
    including: formulating content and material that reflects our brand
    (distinctive ethos, programmes/services and products)
  • Knowledge
    of different target audiences and their particular needs for information,
    including different audiences inside and outside East Africa
  • Knowledge
    of modern communication methods including social networking and web
    strategy
  • Knowledge
    of Uganda, East Africa, and global media networks and the ability to place
    our content in them
  • Ability
    to quickly formulate responses to inquiries from a variety of sources
    about the University
  • Ability
    to motivate and mobilize staff, contributors, and contractors
  • Ability
    to quickly review materials submitted for approval and generate
    substantive feedback in appropriate style.
  • Personal
    maturity and emotional intelligence
How
to Apply:
All qualified candidates
should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating
suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
Please remember to attach
two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director of Human
Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
Po Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Deadline:
Friday, 20th December 2013 by 5:00p.m.

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