Sarova Hotels Entertainment manager vacancy

Sarova Hotels Entertainment manager vacancy

You shall be responsible for coordinating daily sports, entertainment and various activities and creating evening shows with the entertainment team and external entertainers for entertaining guests. Selling & promoting internal hotel products & services to guests.

Specific responsibilities:
• Preparation of an annual entertainment events calendars and promotional and marketing plans for outlets.
• Sourcing for and keeping an updated database of service providers for major hotel events including djs, sound systems, professional stage and rigging, professional lighting systems.
• Ensuring cost control on entertainment operating equipment through strict inventory, consistent spot checks and regular maintenance to minimize losses.
• In-charge of developing the groups kids club annual revenue generating strategy. Creation of monthly kids party themes and following up on logistics for the event.
• Creation of departmental schedules and checklists to ensure all duties are allocated and follow-up made to conclude appropriately.
• Member of the hotel’s official photography team that annually organizes for hotel photo shoots for marketing.
• Handling of international guests in a pr capacity and helping facilitate international events at an organizational and implementation level.
Person’s specification

Minimum qualification: Applicants must have a degree from a recognized institution-preferably in arts.
Professional qualification: must have experience in events planning and team building. Be financial savvy.
Experience: minimum 3 years in events management.
Technical training: knowledge of managing a kids’ event /activity and knowledge of running a themed club. In-depth understanding of music genres and professional event equipments.
Management skills: possess effective supervisory, leadership, excellent communication skills-orator and team building skills.
Performance management and HR management skills.
Personal competences: Should have a positive attitude, team working and good communication skills. High level of integrity, confidentiality, extremely well composed, pleasant, warm, friendly energetic and determined.
Good negotiation, conflict management, networking, mentoring and coaching skills. Well dressed and groomed.



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Sarova East Africa, Training Manager Vacancy

Sarova East Africa, Training Manager Vacancy
You will be in charge of the training function within the hotel and will operate in accordance with the corporate training and development strategy. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization.
The successful applicant should have the following profile:
Knowledge:

• Training and development
  

Interpersonal skills:

• A dynamic positive individual with excellent communication skills and a pro-active nature
  

Education and professional experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration in Commerce or Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  
• Masters degree will be an added advantage.
  

Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role.
  

Age:

• 28 years and above.
  

Key skills:

• Is an excellent team player.
  
• Able to organize and implement training plans.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Organized and able to plan ahead with minimal supervision.
  
• Strong time management & decision making skills.
  
• Work well under pressure.
  
• Has excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• IT Savvy.
  

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Nation Media Group Internship opportunity-all year round

Nation Media Group Internship opportunity-all year round
Job Title: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY-ALL YEAR ROUND
Job Number: HR-INT-2014
Job Type: Full Time
Opportunity:
The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Our Internship program runs for 3 months, with an opportunity to get practical experience in a work environment in the following functions: Editorial Print, Editorial TV/Radio, Finance, IT, Marketing, Procurement.
Required Skills:
Educational/Professional Requirements
Candidate must already be enrolled in college or university to be considered.

• Candidate must currently be enrolled as a student in a public or accredited private institution.
  

• The candidate is expected to specify the department of interest.
  

General Requirements
The candidate:

• Should have a desire and passion to gain professional experience.
  

• Must be eager to learn.
  

• Must have oral and written communication skills.
  

• Must have the ability to follow directions, as well as not be afraid to ask questions.
  

• Must be a fast learner, committed, able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately under pressure.
  

• Must be keen to learn about the markets in which the company operates.
  

The internship runs for three months with possibility of extension/permanent employment hire.
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application specifying which department you would like to work in and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted