Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in student projects/ research practical classes and courses and keeping of student records e.g. attendance, practical allocations and loss and breakage records.
• Present Publications for marketing the University and its products.
• Research topics and background information for items to be featured on the programme.
• Carryout audio production, writing for radio, radio broadcasting, public speaking, and even radio station management among others.
• Plan and rehearse the University Radio Shows for community outreach programmes.
• Be aware of the legal environment in which the media operate.
• Do short news, traffic, sport or weather reports and updates.
• Provide links between programmes.
• Read from a script or autocue, or improvise.
• In radio, ‘drive’ the desk and operate some of the technical equipment for recording and playback, using computers to cue up and play music and jingles.
• Keep the programme running to schedule, responding positively and quickly to problems or changes and improvising where necessary.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this post, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in Mass Communication and Journalism from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) year experience in a credible radio station

How to apply:

Upon offer of appointment, the candidate will be required to satisfy the requirement of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity and shall provide;
Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation.

• Tax compliance certificate from KRA
• Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board.
• Clearance certificate from CRB
• Self-declaration clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

Note

• Applicants are required to submit one (1) manual (hard) copy of detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, membership of professional associations), copies of certificates, email addresses and telephone contacts;
• All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;
• Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.
• Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

“Application for the Position of Radio Broadcaster – Laikipia University”; and delivered to:

THE DEPUTY VICE – CHANCELLOR (AFP)
Laikipia University
P.O Box 1100-20300
NYAHURURU – KENYA

Online applications should be submitted via email to: [email protected]
All applications should reach the above office on or before 7th April, 2023 @ 5.00 p.m. (East African Time)