Communications & PR Specialist

We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening. Position Overview:

• The Communications and Public Relations Specialist will serve as a central point of coordination for institutional information across the University’s two campuses. The role ensures systematic gathering, verification, documentation, and dissemination of information for internal communication, media engagement, corporate reporting, and branded merchandise management.

• The position strengthens institutional visibility, message coherence, governance, and institutional memory by establishing structured, auditable systems for communication outputs and records.

Position Overview: The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Institutional Information Gathering & Coordination

• Proactively engage academic and administrative units across both campuses to obtain timely updates on activities, milestones, research outputs, events, partnerships, and achievements.

• Establish and manage a structured information-gathering framework to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of data received from units.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Communications Unit and other departments for institutional storytelling and documentation.

Internal Communication

• Curate and circulate verified information internally through approved communication channels, including emails, intranet updates, and internal newsletters.

• Ensure staff are well-informed of University-wide initiatives, achievements, and developments in a timely and professional manner

• Support leadership communication by preparing briefs and summaries for internal dissemination.

Media Sensitisation and External Engagement

• Identify information of media value and prepare appropriate briefs for external communication.

• Support media sensitisation by sharing relevant institutional updates, achievements, and thought leadership activities in line with the University’s communication strategy.

• Work with the Communications Unit to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment in all external-facing information.

Annual Report & Institutional Reporting

• Coordinate the systematic monthly compilation of content required for the University’s Annual Report, ensuring comprehensive coverage of activities across both campuses.

• Maintain a structured repository of monthly reports, data, visuals, and narratives to support year-end reporting.

• Liaise with relevant units to validate information and ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with institutional reporting standards.

• Support the preparation of other institutional and regulatory reports as required.

Branded Merchandise Records & Accountability

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