Creative Director Job in Kenya

Job Title: Creative Director
 

Job Role
 

In addition to supervisory and management functions like training, hiring and evaluating creative staff, the creative director will interact with other agency departments to maintain communication and client satisfaction. 

The creative director will attend planning meetings and makes presentations to agency staff and clients to decide the strategic and creative direction of company advertising campaign.

The incumbent must have superior understanding of film, editing and advertising principles.

The creative director will plan and implement budgets to ensure both quality and efficiency, and establish schedules on short- and long-term projects.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directing the creative function so that the environment, culture, team, capabilities, tools, processes, expectations, work style and other elements support the strategic goals and brand of the company
• Ensuring that the creative function operates in an efficient, profitable manner
• Ensuring that our creative product remains leading edge and ahead of our competition
• Ensuring that our high quality of creative and production is upheld, maintaining consistently high standards for him/herself and others on the team
• Delivering strategic communication solutions that help our clients attain their objectives
• Collaborating and contributing to the creative process as a leader of a creative team, and as a member of the account team
• Co-leading the unified creative/account management process in order to execute on client projects
• Writing and presenting cohesive and persuasive rationales for campaign approaches
• Leading the unified process of marketing/concept/design and interactive/web/video/motion graphics and post-production execution
• Ensuring the professional development and readiness of the creative team
• Managing the evolution of the agency’s technology needs and marketing technology and digital marketing capabilities.
• The creative director is responsible for translating the company’s marketing objectives into creative strategies and designs.
• The creative director must understand the company’s needs and current market conditions in order to develop successful creative campaigns.
• Oversees a number of staff such as graphic designers and copywriters. As a team, they write, design, pitch, propose and implement creative projects to meet a company’s marketing needs.
• Managing creative staff; overseeing vendors, photographers, printers and freelancers;
• Working with account executives to ensure clients’ needs are met;
• Leading brainstorming sessions; meeting with team members; conceptualizing ideas; and assigning projects to staff.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, communications or related field.
• In addition, 3-5 years experience in design, brand development and project management
• Extensive knowledge of graphic fundamentals, print and web capabilities and a superior understanding of film, editing and advertising principles.

Skills

• The ability to multitask and to effectively lead a creative team, listening skills,
• Project management skills, strong persuasion and presentation skills
• The ability to give creative direction and follow projects to completion

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruit@creatingvalue.co.ke before end of day 21 April 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Senior Interior Designer Job Nairobi

Job Title: Senior Interior Designer    

Job Code:SID/PI/130405

Number of Positions Open:1    

Reports To: Design Director
 

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya    

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Summary:
    
Our client is an interior designer specializing in three key fields: Corporate, Retail and Hospitality. 

They are currently recognized as the leading professional interior design consultancy in East Africa.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receiving and evaluating briefs from the Projects Division;
• Co-conducting periodic site inspections to ensure design concepts translate into actual work;
• Participating in design, conceptualization and development;
• Participating in client relationship management;
• Collating, sourcing, assembling and presenting interior design images, visuals and materials to clients;
• Ensuring design themes are in keeping with cost and timeframes of the projects;
• Managing the Design process;
• Liaising with the projects division to ensure surveys are carried out correctly;
• Participating in setting out project programs in conjunction with Projects Division;
• Carrying out research on designs and collating information that is relevant to the project;
• Proactively seeking knowledge to stay informed of changes in design and stay abreast of industry trends.

Skills and Certification:

• Bachelor of Arts Interior Design or Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design or Bachelor of Architecture,
• Master of Arts Interior Design;
• Possesses good conceptualization skills and the ability to develop design concepts into viable design solutions;
• Exhibited strong design flair, with passion for great design;
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative.
• Have great interest in creating a pleasant environment for leisure or work;

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience;

How to apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Senior Interior Designer

Assistant Interior Designer Job in Nairobi

Job Title: Assistant Interior Designer

Job Code:AID/P/130405
 

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Nairobi, Kenya   

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:
   
Our client is an interior designer specializing in three key fields: Corporate, Retail and Hospitality. 

They are currently recognized as the leading professional interior design consultancy in East Africa.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting in taking client brief and assembling client information for design development;
• Carrying out detailed site surveys and computerizing the collected data;
• Assisting the design team in the design conceptualization process and preparation of all presentation materials;
• Assisting in the preparation of production information for projects;
• Compilation of booklets in conjunction with the relevant managers;
• Assisting in general project administration and documentation;
• Assisting the administration team with the upkeep of all reference materials (samples, library).

Skills and Certification:

• B.A (Honor’s) Interior Design or Diploma (Interior Design);
• Have good conceptualization skills and the ability to assist in the development of preliminary design concepts into viable design solutions;
• Ability to visualize spatial relationships in two and three dimensions and have an eye for color and form;
• Have effective written, drawn and verbal communication presentation skills.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience;
 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Assistant Interior Designer

Creative Designer Job in Kenya

Creative Designer

Job Description
 

Adaptable and endlessly hungry for new challenges. 

You are detail oriented, self-motivated, and can communicate across disciplines with ease. 

You welcome the opportunity to learn and willingly take direction from your peers.

Job Details
 

You have:

• Up to 1 year of design experience or newly graduated, preferably in interactive/digital.
• A deep desire to experiment and learn from others.

Skills:

• Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects
• Design, Web, User Interface.
• Equal parts confidence and humility within our collaborative teams.
• An unflappable sense of calm in the face of an intense, creative and fast-paced environment.

When applying:
 

Please include a cover letter, resume and at minimum a link to your personal URL/portfolio.
 

We’ll accept .PDF portfolios in of links or online samples of your work, but please submit these as a download rather than an attachment.

Send to jobs@kehldesign.com

Family Media - Creative Writer Job in Kenya

We are looking for acreative writer who must
 

Be able to advertise our company by writing articles
 

Be a devoted Christian
 

Have a vivid imagination and be able to handle criticism and rejection.
 

Must be able to work independently and have the ability to promote themselves and their work.
 

Have originality, determination and discipline.

Qualified and interested candidates should email a cover letter and a copy of resume to hr@familymedia.tv by COB 19th April 2013.

UAW Writers Jobs in Kenya

Are you creative and very passionate about writing?

Can you be able to write quality English articles?

Are you an experienced UAW writer? 

Then we are looking for you and there are vacancies waiting to be filled.

We strive to offer quality articles to our clients and we are currently ONLY seeking EXPERIENCED UAW WRITERS (note the word EXPERIENCED). If you are to google for the word UAW, kindly don't apply.We don't want you to waste our time and we yours. 

We only need writers who have immense experience, who have already worked for 

UAW content agencies before and understand what needs to be delivered.

Requirements

• You must me able to provide quality UAW articles
• You must be flexible in your working schedule i.e able to work at any moment when requested.
• Must have reliable internet and computer, this is a home based job, there is no office one will be going to.
• Must have excellent written English with correct grammar and able to proof read efficiently.
• Must have excellent research skills and able to produce plagiarism free content.

Qualification: Must be either a graduate or diploma holder but must provide samples of UAW articles previously written and NOT academic articles.

When to Start: Must be willing to start immediately if chosen.

Salary: Good salary awaits those chosen.

Where to apply to: Send your cv and sample to swisscomm4@gmail.com

Note: Kindly paste your cv and sample in the email.

Do not attach anything

KIPI Corporate Affairs Officer Job in Kenya

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Industrialization established under the Industrial Property Act 2001 to administer and promote industrial property rights (IPRs) in Kenya. 

Its main functions include registration of patents, trademarks, industrial designs, utility models and technovations; promotion of innovative and inventive activities; dissemination of IP information to the public, screening of technology transfer agreements and licenses and offering of training in IPR.
 

The Institute wishes to recruit staff to fill the following post:
Corporate Affairs Officer I 

Grade KP5 

Ref No.4 

1 Position
 
Qualifications / Requirements

• At least second-class Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Relations or their accepted equivalent from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in PR or Marketing from a recognized university.
• Relevant experience of at least three (3) years.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of press releases, media liaisons, conferences, and press briefs on the Institute’s programmes and activities.
• Implementation of the Institute’s corporate and public relations initiatives.
• Creating awareness to the public on the role and functions of Kenya Industrial Property Institute.
• Implementing corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Receipt of complaints from stakeholders.
• Provision of feedback to stakeholders, and
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Note: Canvassing, lobbying or reasonable suspicion for canvassing or lobbying for any position shall lead to automatic disqualification.
 

Interested applicants should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vita highlighting academic qualifications and relevant experience and attach copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and testimonials. 

Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Applications should be marked REF. No…… and submitted to the address below by 28th September 2012.
 

The Managing Director
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
P. O. Box 51648 – 00200
Nairobi

BBC Media Action Finance and Administration Assistant Job Re-Advertisement

Re-Advertisement
 

Finance and Administration Assistant
 

(Full-time, Fixed Term Contract, 12 Months)
 

BBC Media Action (BBCMA) is the BBC’s independently funded international charity. 

We believe in the power of media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in understanding their rights. 

Our aim is to inform, connect and empower people around the world.
 

Job Purpose:
 

The Finance and Administration Assistant provides financial and administrative support to the East Africa team.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• He/she will be responsible for organising workshops, handling local and international travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, visa applications, couriers etc
• She/he will also provide support to the finance team and will be responsible for verifying invoices, processing payments, ensuring proper supporting documentation is available, managing petty cash, support in preparing monthly financial returns, preparing monthly bank reconciliations, managing staff advances, filing and attending to other duties as delegated by the Finance and Administration Manager, East Africa.

Qualifications:

• At least three years’ experience with an international NGO in a similar role
• Relevant higher education preferably in accounting or business administration
• Excellent MS. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet user skills.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 9th September 2012.
 

The position comes with excellent terms and conditions.

Interested candidates who meet the specifications should send a CV and a covering letter explaining why she/he is best suited to this role to bbcnairobi@gmail.com. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 

Please note this is a re-advertisement and those who have applied before need not re-apply.

Graphic Designers, Web Coders, and Website Developers Jobs in kenya

We are a fast growing web and graphic design company offering a complete one stop media solution including social media management and digital print.

We are passionate about service and customer support, delivering promptly and with satisfaction, and currently have high client retention.

We seek to fill various positions – Graphic Designers, Web Coders, and Website Developers:

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in design and/or development of websites
• Applicants with certification from reputed institutions will be given preference.
• Proficiency in a range of design programs.
• Ability to learn quickly and develop according to clients requirements.
• Creative, with the ability to think ‘outside the box’.
• Must be enthusiastic and results orientated with high energy and drive.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents for what we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated CV, and your current salary and benefits package to nasserl2000@yahoo.com before close of business 31st July 2012.

Candidates currently working within the industry will be given preference. A competitive, incentive based package will be offered.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Graphic Designers, Web Coders, and Website Developers Jobs in kenya

We are a fast growing web and graphic design company offering a complete one stop media solution including social media management and digital print.

We are passionate about service and customer support, delivering promptly and with satisfaction, and currently have high client retention.

We seek to fill various positions – Graphic Designers, Web Coders, and Website Developers:

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in design and/or development of websites
• Applicants with certification from reputed institutions will be given preference.
• Proficiency in a range of design programs.
• Ability to learn quickly and develop according to clients requirements.
• Creative, with the ability to think ‘outside the box’.
• Must be enthusiastic and results orientated with high energy and drive.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents for what we are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated CV, and your current salary and benefits package to nasserl2000@yahoo.com before close of business 31st July 2012.

Candidates currently working within the industry will be given preference. A competitive, incentive based package will be offered.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Nation Media Group QTV News Producer and Network Administrator Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media and which attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda is seeking to recruit experienced and self-motivated individual to the position of News Producer - QTV and Network Administrator.
 

News Producer - QTV
 

Job Ref: HR-NP-06-2012
 

Reporting to the Managing Editor – QTV, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Taking instructions and briefs from the News Editor on stories to be covered;
• Editing the stories with a Video Editor for airing;
• Ensuring that the equipment i.e. camera and video tapes are readily available and are in working order;
• Assessing the situation on location to determine the required pictures and sound bites and directing the cameraman on what to shoot;
• Carrying out the necessary interviews, doing a piece to camera and wrapping up the stories;
• Previewing the material, taking time codes, writing a script to go with the pictures and getting the script edited;
• Editing the stories with a Video Editor for airing.

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

• University Degree;
• Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication;
• 2 to 3 years working experience;
• Good sound knowledge of African current affairs issues;
• Multimedia editing skills;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and  tight deadlines.

Network Administrator
 

Job Ref: HR-NA-06-12
 

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following key result areas:-

• Supporting, Configuration and Administration of WAN, LANs, VoIP, VSAT, Switches and Routers;
• Supporting Electrical Power, Fire Suppression and HVAC Systems;
• Carrying out planned equipment maintenance as per the schedules;
• Attending to reported cases of IT and support equipment breakdown and restoring functionality;
• Supervising IT equipment suppliers to ensure that their service level agreement maintenance is carried out satisfactorily; and
• Sourcing and providing the Service Support Manager with standard specifications to facilitate decision making in equipment upgrade.

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

• University Degree in Information Technology (IT)
• Minimum of 1 year working experience
• CCNA Certification
• CCNP certification preferred

These positions offer an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. 

If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before 8th July, 2012.
 

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Graphics Designer Job in Mombasa Kenya

Duties
 

To design and create graphics that meet the specific guidelines of commercial or marketing needs, such as displays, packaging or logo design.

Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the needs, objectives and requirements of projects

Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose
 

Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
 

Using innovation to work within the constraints of cost and time
 

Creating high-quality, creative, suitable design artwork for client projects
 

Accurately estimating of time taken to complete work and meeting deadlines derived from estimations
 

Making creative judgments and decisions based on client direction, supervisor direction or creative briefs
 

Helping to develop creative briefs by gathering information and data through research
 

Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to Business operations officer
 

Working with a wide range of Graphic software that is adobe Photoshop/illustrator and many others
 

Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work
 

Creating and revising internal marketing materials, forms, etc.
 

Keeping knowledgeable of new innovations, technologies, and trends in the graphic design world
 

Working as part of a team with printers, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists
 

Working with Technology Services and Production Services to provide graphics for web and video as needed

Academic

• Degree/diploma in graphics design or IT
• 3 Years Experience
• Various professional certifications

Experience

• 3 Years experience in the same position
• Can work with offset/digital printing equipment

Work related skills

• Good organizational skills
• Aggressive and Result Oriented
• Highly motivated
• Good problem solving skills
• Good leadership qualities and people oriented skills

All candidates should send their curriculum vitae, application letters and portfolios to careers@xrxtechnologies.co.ke.

Closing date for send applications will be 5th July 2012.

Estate Manager, Golf Course Job in Kenya

Estate Manager, Golf Course
 

Key Responsibility
 

Plans, develops and implements maintenance programs to provide regularly scheduled maintenance for the golf course.
 

Prepares and recommends modifications and improvements for the courses including tees, fairway greens, roughs and surrounding areas
 

Provides analysis for turf and plant diseases
 

Identifies plant pests and provides input to appropriate staff regarding methods of control
 

Excellent knowledge of;
 

Materials, methods and equipment used in golf course maintenance
 

Pesticide application laws and regulations
 

Modern irrigation techniques
 

Qualifications and experience

• BSc, Agricultural engineering, agriculture or Horticulture
• 5 years experience in golf course management, two of which in senior course management
• Knowledge of course farm machinery and equipment maintenance is essential
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent multiskills ability
• Team player

All applications and detailed CV should be received on or before Friday 13th July 2012. 

Send to 

The General Manager 

Royal Nairobi Golf Club 

P. O. Box 40221 - 00100 

Nairobi.

Print Production Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

Print Production Specialist
 

Location: Nairobi 

Reports to:Production Manager 

About Bridge International 

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide. 

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools. 

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness. 

Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $5 per child per month. This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided. 

We have launched 73 schools in Kenya, and will rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent. 

Job Purpose: To perform editing and desktop publishing services for the production of materials to be used across Bridge International Academies. 

Responsibilities (Functions and duties)
 

1. Organizing all data required to create custom print materials
 

2. Use appropriate data merge tools to create complex custom print materials
 

3. Effectively coordinate versioning of print ready documents to ensure accurate print batches
 

4. Develop advanced templates to allow for further customization of print materials
 

5. Conform to established documentation guidelines, procedures, and templates
 

The work above is for hundreds of documents which have many different versions based on the academy cohort and most recent design revisions. 

DO NOT APPLY if you are not detailed oriented and have a natural ability to organize and track digital documents. Role Reports:
 

Academy materials including but not limited to: Academy Manager Tools, Teacher Tools and Marketing Posters and Marketing Fliers 

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years prior experience in supporting the publication of large, complex collaborative documents in time constrained environment.
• Preferably in a dynamic production environment in publishing

Qualifications: 

Academic:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in business and/or 4 years of relevant direct experience in lieu of degree

Specialist knowledge required:

• Must have advanced working knowledge and experience in Adobe In Design
• Preferably have advanced skills using Adobe Design Suite of Products.
• Strong skills in Excel and Word

Competencies:

• Detail oriented
• Writing skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Communication skills

In order to be considered for this position all candidates must register and upload their CV’s on our website atwww.bridgeinternationalacademies.com
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

SONY Sugar - Brand Manager and Mechanical Engineering Manager Jobs

We are in the process of diversifying and transforming our operations to meet the ever changing customer requirements by producing ethernal and co-generation. 

In this regard we seek to enhance our human capital base by filling the following strategic positions with vibrant and competent Kenyan Citizens:-

1. Brand Manager

Reporting to Head of Marketing and Business Development, the Brand Manager will be responsible for:

• Developing and managing brands with the aim of maximizing brand profitability
• Preparing and implementing the annual brand plan
• Generating brand targets i.e. price, budgets, profit, market share and sales in liaison with the Head of Marketing & Business Development
• Developing and implementing brand campaigns i.e. advertising, promotions, and public relations
• Monitoring brand performance and initiating corrective action as may be required
• Co-coordinating the ordering process for promotional materials in liaison with procurement and ensuring prompt availability of materials and correct placement Initiate and carry out brand research
• Generating merchandising standards for point of sale materials and monitoring placement of these materials
• Monitoring brand packaging and initiating packaging updates
• Providing support in new product development initiatives
• Ensuring brand marketing spend as per budget

Person Specifications

• University graduate, Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Option)
• Professional qualification in Marketing
• Must have minimum 3 years’ experience in marketing
• Must have experience in advertising agency liaison and development of advertising campaigns
• Experience in Brand Management will be an added advantage
• Experience in new product development
• Good communication, customer care and presentation skills
• Excellent Report Writing and Presentation Skills
• Creativity and numeracy skills
• Computer literate
• Age, 30 years and above.
• Self-starter, team worker and lateral thinker

2. Mechanical Engineering Manager

Reporting to Head of Manufacturing, the Mechanical Engineering Manager will be responsible for:

• Enabling production targets to be met by eliminating avoidable factory stops attributable to mechanical failures.
• Planning and implementing preventive maintenance systems in the Factory plant.
• Preparing operational specifications and controlling engineering Projects.
• Operating the division within the approved budget of all resources, man, money, material and time.
• Preparing timely, divisional monthly reports.
• Enforcing safety policy in the factory.
• Organizing plant inspection scheme with a view to minimizing downtime.
• Planning and co-coordinating Effective Annual Plant and weekly maintenance.
• Improving the performance standards of all employees in the division by organizing and implementing training seminars, coaching etc.
• Maintains high level of discipline within the division.
• Providing strategic input in the area of Mechanical Engineering in Manufacturing

Job Specification

• A holder of Bachelors’ Degree in any of the following;-Mechanical Engineering, from a recognised institution with eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in a similar environment.
• Post graduate qualification in any of the following;- project management, strategic management, maintenance and condition monitoring, environmental management or any other related field from a recognised institution
• Registered with a professional body.
• Attended a senior management course for a period lasting not less than 4 weeks
• Performance and results.
• Computer proficiency
• Aged at least 30 years and above

If you believe that you demonstrate abilities to meet the criteria of the above positions, please submit your applications with copies of your certificates and other testimonials with a well detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) immediately but not later than July 20, 2012 to:

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107 - 40405
Sare - Awendo

Advertising Sales Manager Job - Salary KShs 40,000

Advertising Sales Manager

Gross Salary: 40k Plus Commissions.

Our client, a firm based in west lands is a brand design agency whose approach in brand building takes a holistic run and is Committed to see to the growth of its clients, and offers a hybrid service merging the corporate strategy of a business with the consumption of its product by all users and is looking for an advertising sales Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Their role would be planning for advertising products several months ahead of time
• Selling advertising space
• Following up with payments
• Active participation in editorial brainstorm meetings
• They would also be responsible for developing new advertising products
• General communication liaison for the Art life team
• Negotiating for the best terms with advertisers

The person needs to be very presentable, personable, articulate, good at relations and very organized.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in  sales and marketing in advertising with experience in sales management.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams – must have a natural talent for sales.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements especially in advertising industry.
• A minimum of a diploma in sales and marketing or in advertising.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title Advertising Sales Manager  on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.
 

Please indicate current or last salary.
 

N.B. We do not charge any fee for interviews and neither for having your CV in our database

Nation Media Group - QTV News Producer Job in Kenya

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media and which attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda is seeking to recruit experienced and self motivated individual to the position of News Producer - QTV.

Job Ref: HR-NP-06-2012

Reporting to the Managing Editor - QTV, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Taking instructions and briefs from the News Editor on stories to be covered;
• Editing the stories with a Video Editor for airing;
• Ensuring that the equipment i.e. camera and video tapes are readily available and are in working order;
• Assessing the situation on location to determine the required pictures and sound bites and directing the cameraman on what to shoot;
• Carrying out the necessary interviews, doing a piece to camera and wrapping up the stories;
• Previewing the material, taking time codes, writing a script to go with the pictures and getting the script edited;
• Editing the stories with a Video Editor for airing.

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

• University Degree;
• Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication;
• 2 to 3 years working experience;
• Good sound knowledge of African current affairs issues;
• Multimedia editing skills;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.

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

If you meet the above criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com before 8th July, 2012.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Life & Peace Institute Professional Video Documentary Job in Kenya

Professional Video Documentary

The Life & Peace Institute and Somali Peace Line are currently implementing the project “Track II Middle-Out Civil Society Initiatives in Order to Enhance Inter-Clan Cohesion, Political Pluralism and Democratic Participation” in South-Central Somalia.

This project is hinged on the concept that there are structural factors within the organization of Somali society that can promote peace. 

These are embodied in the clan structure of Somali society and the potentials for peace building that are embedded in the capacities of local clan elders.

LPI is seeking the services of a professional video documentary company, who can capture through a documentary the project context, activities and experiences of engaging with traditional clan elders. 

This will involve accompanying staff implementing the project in South-Central Somalia and filming ongoing activities as well as interviewing the beneficiaries.

The final product should be a 30 minute (maximum) documentary of all the activities of the project at the field level and should target both Somali and English speaking audience. 

A detailed Terms of Reference will be shared with the shortlisted candidate.

Applicants should send their bid in a marked envelope with the words Video Documentary Services containing a proposal which includes a profile, cost and a sample of documentary of similar assignment to the Resident Representative, Life & Peace Institute, All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Building, 5th floor, Waiyaki Way – Westlands by 4.00 p.m. of the 9th of July 2012.

Save the Children Emergency Proposal Writing Officer Job in Kenya

Terms of Reference

Emergency Proposal Writing Officer

Place of Work:Somalia Programme – Nairobi
Reports to:Emergency programmes support coordinator
Reporting to position: N/A

Save the Children (SC) is an international organization with 27 member organizations across the globe. It is united by a common mission and brand but, to some extent, has until now been working independently from country to country and within countries. 

With the decision by all Save the Children organizations to create an International Programmes Unit (IPU) taken in 2010, Save the Children aims to create a stronger voice for children by unifying the operations in all countries. 

This will result in one organisation at the national level in each country and a unified programme delivery structure for all Save the Children International Members.

Save the Children UK, Denmark and Finland unified in Somalia in January 2010 under the name Save the Children in Somalia which will move to the IPU model by the end of 2012. 

After one year of unification and as a result of an active fundraising strategy the programme budget was over GBP 10m covering thematic areas of protection, child survival (which includes health, nutrition and livelihoods), education, and Child Rights Governance.

Function Purpose

The proposal writer will serve as primary writer for the development of proposals to support the emergency response. S/he will work closely with emergency technical advisers, technical coordinators, logistics manager and the emergency finance and grants managers.

Key accountabilities

• In conjunction with Grants manager ensure that all appropriate donor and Save the Children formats for proposals are available in-country and that key contributing staff have a clear understanding of donor requirements and expectations for the proposal.
• Create and maintain a list of potential donors and their specific funding preferences and deadlines for proposal submission; track progress of proposals, submission dates, amounts, etc.
• Ensure “quality control” checks on all proposals for submission and that adequate HR and operational costs have been included.
• Ensure all proposal development and sign-off procedures are followed.
• Gather information from technical advisors and other relevant team members, assessment teams and sitreps and other relevant sources necessary for drafting proposals.
•  Transform information gathered, objectives set and results expected into required formats and inline with requirements of each donor and SC Member.
• Consult relevant technical advisors on specific program interventions
• Under the supervision of the Technical Program Manager, liaise with SC Members to understand the different donor needs and requirements.
• Provide additionally requested information in relation to proposals from donors, SCI or SC members promptly and accurately and make necessary revisions based on feedback.
• Support Grants manager in the negotiation of project commencement and conclusion, budget and payment schedule, reporting dates and requirements with donor or Save the Children member.
• Work closely with the emergency finance team, Logistics Manager as well as relevant technical staff to develop proposal budgets.
• Ensure all proposals are reviewed and approved by Response Team Leader or delegate before final submission to the donor.
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

Deliverables:

• Working with finance and programs to identify funding gaps that are combined on a funding gap tracker to target future opportunities
• Development of proposal timeline tracker

Core Competencies & Qualifications

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience of writing winning proposals for key institutional donors. Demonstrated experience of proposal development in at least three of Save the Children’s core emergencysectors (Health, nutrition, FSL, WASH, ,Shelter, education and CP)
• Minimum two years of working with Humanitarian organisations in related roles to proposal writing/coordination for international donors.
• Demonstrated experience developing multiple narrative and cost proposals simultaneously
• Knowledge of CAP and Flash Appeals processes
• Experience working in a demanding environment and with a challenging context.
• Understanding of donor compliance and key reporting procedures
• Good negotiation, communication, decision-making and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to work within a multicultural setting
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
• Information Communication Technology literate
• Budgeting development experience
• Bachelors degree level in social sciences, development or related subjects.
• Masters degree in project management desirable

Child Safeguarding Policy

• As an employee with Save the Children you are required to comply with the practices and principles as stated in the organizations Child Safeguarding Policy, both in the course of your employment and in your private life. 
• The Child Safeguarding Policy aims to ensure that all children who come into contact with Save the Children are safe from abuse, neglect, exploitation and harm of all kinds. 
• As an employee within Save the Children you are committed to uphold these standards  and to report according to local reporting procedures if you suspect that a child we work with are put in any risk of being harmed or abused as a result of the organizations actions. 
• You are further obliged to undertake induction and training on the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Code of Conduct

Because Save the Children's work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children's rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.
 

Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org. 

Application Closing Date: Will be Friday 06th July 2012. 

However, the closing date may be earlier than this date due to the urgency in filling the position.