Public Relations Officer at Kigali Independent University | Kigali : Deadline: 20-09-2023

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER PROFILE

The Public Relations Officer will be responsible of maintaining the positive image of Kigali Independent University ULK and ULK Polytechnic Institute (UPI). This officer will be in charge of updating on a regular basis both websites as well as all social media platforms. The officer will use press releases, social media, and other forms of communication in order to keep the ULK and UPI communities as well as the public informed of all events that take place on campus.

The Public Relation Officer will have the following responsibilities:

1. To update the Kigali Independent University ULK and ULK Polytechnic Institute (UPI) websites and all social media platforms on a regular basis
2. To design and manage production of visual and digital content for both institutions
3. To create and implement a Public Relations Plan for both institutions
4. To conduct market research, industry research, news tracking as well as competitive analysis
5. To work closely and consult with Executive Organs of both institutions as well as the Advisor to the President of ULK Ltd before posting any content on the website & social media platforms
6. To maintain a vibrant public presence of ULK Ltd to the public through various platforms
7. To work closely with various institution organs as well as students to stay informed of all events that take place on campus
8. To compile articles, press releases, website, and social media posts
9. To inform students, ULK community, as well as the public of each and every event that takes place on campus
10. To work closely with the Marketing team in order to keep students and the public informed of various activities of both institutions
    
    
    

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, or any other related field with at least one year experience as a Public Relations Officer
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, or any other related field with three year experience as a Public Relations Officer
  
  
  

Other required skills:

• Creativity and innovation skills
• Critical thinking & problem solving skills
• Excellent communication & writing skills
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda

If you fulfil the above requirements, kindly send your application documents (application letter and/or cover letter and CV) at vc@ulk.ac.rw and/or becky.balinda@ulk.ac.rw.

Application deadline: 20th September 2023