Digital Communications Officer – Webmaster & Design
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Date Posted | March 2, 2021 |
| Category |
Advertising
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | KES |
Description
Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility; excellence in teaching, research and scholarship; ethical and social development; and service to society.
Department: Communications & University Relations
Reporting to: Communication Manager
Basic job summary:
This position will be responsible for maintaining University websites and intranet facilities which meet the information needs of all stakeholders and contribute to the mission, objectives and corporate image of the university.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain functionality, appearance and accuracy of Strathmore public website using content management system. This will also include maintaining the intranet facilities.
- Ensure that schools, institutes and other departments’ marketing needs are met by processing their design requests and assisting them in developing or updating their marketing materials.
- Create synergy by planning and organizing monthly meetings with communication representatives from various schools, faculties and departments and conveying strategies used by the Communications Office for marketing various university events or Programs.
- Generate all reports and analysis derived from tracking and monitoring of websites traffic.
- Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the university brand is maintained in all marketing material.
- Work closely with IT department to monitor websites and ensure confidentiality, availability & integrity of information online.
- Create pages for important notices such as graduation, annual reports, appointments and intakes.
- Develop newsletter templates, weekly news templates and effect Strathmore Gazette updates and any other departmental requests for the different areas of the Communications Department.
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT field.
- Advanced knowledge in web designing
Experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a web master position or with similar responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience in working with adobe Photoshop and adobe illustrator
Competencies and Attributes
- Knowledge of website management.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
- High level of integrity.
Applying Instructions
Method of Application
Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Digital Communications Officer – Webmaster” on the subject line to
recruitment@strathmore.edu
Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.
Closing Date : 9th March, 2021