Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
Background:
The University is seeking an experienced and visionary Director to lead the Division of Marketing and Communications. The Director of Marketing and Communications is a senior leadership role responsible for defending, promoting, and advancing the reputation of the University by leading, developing and delivering the marketing and communications strategies that will build the FNU brands and raise awareness of its activities across the nation, the region and the world.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Master’s qualification in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or relevant discipline OR
- Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or relevant discipline OR
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism or relevant discipline
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate teams.
- Expertise in negotiation, persuasion, and influence at both institutional and individual levels.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Applicants with Master’s qualification must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, communications, or journalism, including demonstrated experience in strategic planning, brand management, public relations, and media engagement, of which at least 3 years must be at a managerial or leadership level in a large and complex organization OR
- Applicants with Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent qualification must have a minimum of 14 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, communications, or journalism, including experience in developing and implementing integrated communication strategies and managing teams, of which at least 3 years must be at a managerial or leadership level in a large and complex organization OR
- Applicants with Bachelor’s qualification must have a minimum of 17 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, communications, or journalism, including experience in brand promotion, stakeholder engagement, and media relations, of which at least 3 years must be at a managerial or leadership level in a large and complex organization.
Desirable:
- Professional qualifications commensurate with an executive-level appointment that will command respect and credibility in a national university, as well as with the University’s stakeholder community (including the Fiji Higher Education Commission, key government ministries, employers and the Fiji National University Students’ Association) will be an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal, customer service skills and a collaborative nature are essential with proven ability to bring individuals and groups together to resolve issues and achieve positive outcomes.
- Exhibit strong business sense, diplomacy, skills, problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of contract management, competitive bid process and project financial management.
Salary: An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications, experience and abilities would be negotiated with the successful applicant.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may contact:
| Name: Mr. Richard Donaldson | Email: DHR@fnu.ac.fj (Director Human Resources) |
| Name: Miss. Joshna Paayal | Email: joshna.paayal@fnu.ac.fj (Senior Specialist Human Resource Partnerships) |
Application Details
All applications are to include:
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered.
• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor).
• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.
All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .
Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.
Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:
1. Director Human Resources or Senior Specialist Human Resource Partnerships (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.
FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.
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