Nation Media Group - Permanent Business Executives, Marketing Manager (Nation Broadcasting Division), Graphics Designer (Production) and Procurement Officer Jobs in Kenya

 The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

We attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking to recruit suitable candidates for positions in our Advertising, Broadcasting, Production and Procurement Departments.

Permanent Business Executives (TV)
 

Job Ref.- HR-BE-05 2012
 

We wish to recruit suitably qualified Business Executives. 

We invite applicants who are performance driven and possess excellent skills and capability to drive sales and revenues for our TV platform.
 

The Role:
 

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Business Executives will develop, maintain and increase a solidly dependable client base and provide an effective service to clients so in order to maximise advertising sales volumes and revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Targeting and developing new sales accounts through handling external sales calls and prospecting clients.
• Obtaining research and market intelligence data for executing sales opportunities.
• Contributing sales promotion ideas to the sales and advertising team
• Retaining current business and developing new business contacts
• Marketing programme scheduling in order to attract commercials to the station.
• Preparing proposals and advertising ideas to area businesses while selling commercial advertising time and other station products to local advertisers
• Maintaining sales contacts with appropriate representatives of major advertisers and issues resolutions.
• Understanding the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and finding ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising.
• Attracting advertisers to sell products and services via television
• Providing input on sales promotion ideas to team members.
• Executing budgets and targets through effective solicitations, promotions and customer service.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement

• Basic University Degree
• 2 to 3 years experience in sales preferably in a broadcasting environment
• Assertive with the ability to develop relations with clients and to execute sales closures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well developed presentation skills.

This is a permanent position which offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. 

Attractive commissions will be offered based on performance.

Marketing Manager
 

Nation Broadcasting Division (NTV, EASYFM, QFM & QTV)
 

Job Ref: HR-MM-05-2012
 

We are looking for brand custodians to propel our brands to new heights. 

If you are passionate about marketing and have a strong track record in building brands, then you’re the person we’re looking for to fill the position below.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive the marketing strategies and plans to grow brand equity for the above mentioned brands and deliver against business objectives
• Identify opportunities for growth and improved customer satisfaction
• Maintain a keen awareness and understanding of market and consumer trends and interpret their impact on key business performance metrics
• Drive consumer market research and use the knowledge for product development
• Work collaboratively with the editorial and programming teams to develop new ideas and deliver outstanding content
• Work collaboratively with the advertising sales teams to deliver against revenue targets
• Manage and motivate the brand team to achieve set targets

Skills & Experience

• Strong strategic thinker with experience in marketing strategy formulation and execution.
• Leadership skills to lead and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to influence and work well with diverse, cross functional teams.
• Possesses a high level of independent judgement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 3+ years proven experience in a senior marketing role or as an Account Director in an advertising agency.
• University degree in Business, Marketing or other related field.

If you meet our requirements, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 16th May, 2012.

Graphics Designer - Production
 

Job Ref: HR-GDP-O5-201 2
 

We are seeking a creative, self driven and results oriented individual to join the production department to contribute to the delivery of imaging and design requirements in accordance with our quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing and analysis of pictures to ensure quality specifications adherence.
• Calibration of monitors, scanners and processors for quality image output.
• Liaisons with stakeholders on materials and problem solving on non conforming materials.
• Advising internal and external clients on image and color specifications to facilitate compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze and advise contract work clients on newspaper in put and out-put standards of production.
• Generate graphics and layouts for both advertising & editorial.
• Enforce use of ISO standards and quality practices.

Skills & Experience:

• BA degree in Design or related field.
• At least 2 years working experience.
• Knowledge and use of PhotoShop, InDesign & Adobe Illustrator.
• Keen, sensitive eye for graphic design standards and application.
• Expertise in defining issues that could relate to final quality of printed product.
• Must be creative, have strong design and communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain productivity, quality and accuracy in fast paced design environment.
• Knowledge of latest printing processes, including digital imaging and its uses and limitations.
• Knowledge in the implementation of ICC Profiles in printing shall be an added advantage.

Procurement Officer
 

Job Ref: HR-PO-05-2012
 

We are seeking for a qualified and experienced Procurement Officer who will add value to the operations of the group through the supply chain.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager and working closely with other executives within the organization, the key result areas for this position will include:

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Effective and efficient sourcing of quality goods and services, both locally and internationally, as per laid down Groups’ guidelines.
• Relational management with both suppliers and customers.
• Monitoring market trends and advice management appropriately.
• Inventory Management.
• Management of reverse logistics

Knowledge, skills and experience requirements:

• Basic University degree preferably in commercial subjects or procurement;
• A graduate diploma in CIPS or other relevant professional certifications;
• At least 3 years work experience in a similar role in a reputable organization:
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills:
• High degree of integrity and honesty;
• Ability and readiness to work long hours;
• Result driven and a team player; and
• Knowledge of SAP Materials Management module will be an added advantage.

If you meet our requirements, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 25th May, 201 2.

We shall only contact the short listed applicants

Inoorero University - Assistant Librarian Job in Kenya

 Inoorero University wishes to recruit mature, committed and self driven individuals for the following position: 

Assistant Librarian

Overall Purpose of the position

To provide professional library services to both internal and external customers; assist  with finding information on a wide range of subjects utilizing a variety of library resources of reference service; reader’s advisory, research, and library instruction and relevant schedule of programming for users.


Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct customers on the use of the library online catalog, online magazine index, the Internet, and library equipment which includes photocopiers, laser printers, and microfilm and microfiche reader/printers.
• Deal with enquiries from students and teaching staff for books and information
• Issue and return library resources and retrieve overdue books
• Deal with income for overdue and lost books
• Shelve returned books and other materials and keep shelves tidy and in good order
• Assist with selection and purchase of book stock and other library materials and keeping to delegated budget
• Check reading and other resource lists against the library catalogue, edit bibliographic and item records, and add and remove items from collections.
• Receive and check-in serials, chase outstanding issues, amend records as appropriate, and deal with resultant queries.
• Undertake stock checks, check shelves for missing items, prepare items for removal, binding or relocation and amend records as appropriate.
• Supervise, train, guide and mentor the Library staff
• Assist with the use and routine maintenance of library equipment and resources, including photocopiers, computers, self-service terminals, audio-visual and other equipment
• Contribute to the upkeep of a tidy, secure and well maintained library and help to ensure appropriate study environment through the application of library policies
• Collect usage statistics, assist with surveys, monitor service levels and other quality checks associated with front of house activities.
• Ensure that the services to users are at the required level and that all user complaints are addressed
• Work with the academic staff in enhancing the usage of the library
• Participate in library policies and procedures formulation, updates and implementation.
• Account for all the library resources through inventory, records management and stock taking
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Technical Skills/Competencies:

• Good facilitation, organisation and coordination skills
• Good interpersonal and  communication skills
• Integrity.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Proactive, initiative and good networking skills.
• Computer proficiency

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Library Studies or Information Science

Working Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant experience 

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your application letter and CV, including current and expected remuneration to recruitment@iu.ac.ke by 25 May 2012. Please note that no paper applications will be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.

Kinetic Controls Limited - Electrical Engineer (Lady) Job in Kenya

 Urgently needed (ASAP) an Electrical Engineer (Lady Only).
 

Minimum diploma in Electrical Engineer.

Very conversant with all electrical materials.
 

Experience in any Engineering Marketing is a SURE added advantage.
 

Excellent in all computer software's especially Auto Card.
 

Very presentable.
 

2 years minimum experience.
 

Driving License.

E-Mail cover letter and CV only to (jobs@kineticontrols.com)

International Medical Corps - WASH Coordinator Job in Kenya

 International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
 

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. 

By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations. 

International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

WASH Coordinator

Job Summary
 

The WASH Coordinator will be responsible for the provision of coordination and support as well as strategic planning and technical guidance on activities within the area of WASH. 

The incumbent is expected to play a lead role in designing and formulating appropriate project proposals and assistance activities to be incorporated into the relevant country programs of International Medical Corps. 

Moreover, he/she will support the Country Team in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, and potential expansion/ development and administration of technical WASH interventions. 

These will have a strong link to other health and nutrition activities.
 

The WASH coordinator will work under the supervision of the Kenya Country Director, with a technical reporting line to the Global WASH Advisor, and coordinate his/her activities with relevant technical sectors in the country.
 

Essential Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Policy

• Contribute to the development of International Medical Corps' Global WASH Strategy
• Provide support on the development, review, update and dissemination if internationally accepted standards, policies, guidelines within International Medical Corps and among partners
• Represent International Medical Corps in relevant national and sub-national coordination meetings, and assessment missions as appropriate

2. Program Coordination

• Where and as needed, contribute to production of proposals for new projects through assessments, analysis, and recommendations for priority interventions
• Lead the internal cross-sectoral coordination (WASH field teams, nutrition, health, M&E...) to design and implement a reporting system to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the WASH interventions
• Facilitate program implementation through liaising with relevant departments where and as necessary
• Work closely with the senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grant
• Compile regular reports, ensuring statistics are correct and on time
• Regularly update country office on progression of interventions as per protocol
• Liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies' efforts
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed

3. Human Resources Management

• Assist in the hiring and development of qualified technical program staff
• Supervise technical staff to ensure smooth and effective operations
• Pro-actively maintain open lines of communications with all field staff

4. Training/ Capacity Building

• Determine training needs for subordinate WASH staff, and propose identified training opportunities to Country Director for selected field staff
• Regularly disseminate technical resources from HQ, and ensure timely feedback to field staff on relevant national developments from WASH for a attended
• Ensure that lessons learnt exercises are carried out as part of each project, and feed results back to Global WASH Advisor

5. Emergency Response

• Being deployed for emergency response as directed by the Country Director, carry out needs assessments and support the ERT to develop a strategic, complementary WASH response

6. Security

• Collaborate with security officer/Country Director in order to maintain security of health staff in the field
• Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies by WASH staff

Requirements;

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Public Health Engineering and/or in a relevant field of study
• Seven to ten years' experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of WASH interventions (including hygiene promotion), of which at least three years in the Horn of Africa
• Proven experience in the strengthening and coordination of technical teams
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
• Profound knowledge of public health linkages to WASH
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Excellent; decision making and leadership skills
• Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus

 Qualified candidates should submit applications BY E-MAIL ONLY including the CV. and contact details of 3 referees not later than COB on Friday, 18th May, 2012 to the HR Manager at KenyaJobs@lnternationalMedicalCorps.org