Area Business Partner vacancy

Area Business Partner vacancy
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.
We are seeking to recruit experienced and self-motivated individuals to the position of Area Business Partner in our Circulation and Distribution department. 
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Area Business Partner will work with the Circulation team to ensure that the team meets set Circulation and Distribution targets. 
Key responsibilities

• Achieving revenue and volume budgets;
  
• Managing Returns/ unsold copies within acceptable levels.
  
• Organising and driving the circulation operations through field sales visits to vendors and agents in order to maximize on opportunities for copy sales;
  
• Ensuring efficient management of the value chain;
  
• Reviewing previous day's performance with the distributor and setting the day's print order based on prevailing conditions like news stories, weather and economic situations;
  
• Resolving various distribution problems on the ground, identifying potential sales outlets and liaising with NCD for correct deliveries;
  
• Reviewing weekly payments with the distributor, collecting payment cheques on due dates and ensuring that the cheques reach the Circulation Accountant;
  
• Organising client relationship programmes in liaison with territory sales Supervisor with the distributor, agents and vendors;
  
• Managing and coordinating the Sales and Distribution Assistants.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or a business related field;
  
• At least 2 years experience in FMCG environment;
  
• Analytical, self -driven and love to be measured on performance;
  
• Demonstrable passion for sales and marketing.
  
• Understanding of the dynamics and complexity of  print sales and circulation;
  
• People management skills.
  

If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 11^th September, 2014.

 Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.

Fire Officer Vacancy

Fire Officer Vacancy
Diageo Nairobi - Kenya
Job description
****Application deadline: 10 th September, 2014****This role reports the Safety ManagerContext/Scope: EABL operates within a multi-cultural, multi-national, multi-currency environment. EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, CGI and UBL. KBL is further categorized into Demand and supply. The demand business is involved in marketing and pushing the product to consumers. The supply business is involved in production of beer and spirits.
This role will be involved in preventing incidents, accidents and damage to property and injuries at KBL. The incumbent will be involved in executing fire and safety policies, as well as implementing and making sure that staff follows these policies, practices and laws. The role will also assist demand section at corporate center.Purpose of role:The role of the Fire officer is to coordinate fire safety systems at KBL creating awareness to staff, provision and maintenance of fire prevention equipment, adherence to statutory safety and environment requirements, development of safe methods of work and provision of emergency and crisis handling resources.
The role holder will organize and execute evacuation drills, staff training on emergencies and conduct risk assessment for all company functions.Market Complexity: The fire officer is required to be competent in application of the key fire-safety management processes. This includes being responsible for ensuring best practice in fire-safety practice for EABL staff. The site also houses third parties including KK security, Haulers, caterer and a flock of construction contractors’ in liaison with safety manager and Diageo fire safety team.
The fire officer requires the ability to lead and influence change in behavior and attitudes without direct management authority.Top Accountabilities:

• In liaison with the safety manager review KBL safety management systems and procedures:
  
  • Safety policy implementation and review.
    
  • Safety training to support competence development..
    
• Management of KBL fire-safety performance program:
  
  • Development of annual fire-safety plans/objectives
    
  • Annual fire LTO and other internal audits.
    
  • Accident investigation and reporting.
    
  • Safety promotion programs to all stakeholders.
    
• Interrelationships with other departments
  
  • Deputize for the safety manager as appropriate.
    
  • Function as a lead emergency support member, including providing out of hours cover for operational incidents.
    
  • Relationship management with EHS regulatory authorities.
    
• Review and enforce KBL safety and procedures:
  
  • Fire policies implementation and review
    
  • Select, manage and develop teams and individuals within a framework of EABL to ensure that the current and future needs of the business (in particular the emergency response function) are met.
    
  • Monitor and evaluate the safety systems
    
• Supporting site risk management systems.
  
  • Enforcement and adherence to statutory inspections of boilers pressure vessels, lifts, hoists etc.
    
  • Provision and maintenance of an elaborate fore detection and fighting facilities compliant with statutory and Diageo requirements.
    

Development of emergency response procedures and training of emergency response teams to handle first line emergenciesQualification & Experience:

• A bachelor degree
  
• Training in fire engineering and disaster management
  
• Possession of auditors certificate for OHSAS
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001, HACCP, ISO, 14001 & OHSAS 18001 standards plus any other management systems that may apply.
  
• At least 3 management experiences in a food or manufacturing industry at least 1 year of which must be in first line management.
  

Experience in OHS and environment management disciplines, incident investigation and route cause analysis, dealing with external authorities and managing/coordinating within a multi-site and multi-cultural environment.

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Managing director – television vacancy

Managing director – television vacancy
Nation Media Group- Kenya
Job Overview
Reporting to the Group CEO, the overall purpose of this position is to lead, manage and implement strategies aimed at growing and building NTV and QTV to be the market leaders in television information and entertainment while ensuring the stations are generating optimum revenues.
Background and Scope of position
The jobholder works with a team of unit leaders to ensure that all television brands and teams get the necessary support and provides the Nation Media Group with up to date market intelligence and research information to facilitate sound business decision making so as to meet business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the television division and developing strategies to position NMG as a leading broadcasting entity;
  
• Ensuring optimum performance in commercial, programming, in-house productions and news content generation;
  
• Promoting innovation in programming, content look and feel of the station and exploring newer dimensions in order to attract clients and viewership;
  
• Building constructive relationships  and continuous management of stake-holder relations;
  
• Ensuring that the work culture and working environment in television division is conducive to optimise employee productivity;
  
• Identification of  business enhancement projects  and initiatives to grow the revenue streams;
  
• Using and capitalising on research and market trends analysis for business improvement;
  
• Reviewing and approving content supplier contracts while ensuring cost effectiveness of budgets and spends.
  
• Managing  and retaining creative talents while ensuring the stations are competitive
  

Consultations:
The jobholder has a freehand in organising work plans, utilisation of resources under general guidelines and leading staff to meet the departmental objectives of the Group, only occasionally refers to the Group CEO.
Job Complexity
The jobholder is wholly accountable to the Group CEO for the decisions taken.
Working Relationships:
Internal Contacts

• Board of Directors
  
• Divisional Directors for liaison and support
  

External Contacts

• Advertising Agencies and other advertisers
  
• Content suppliers and producers
  
• Media partners
  
• Communications  Authority of  Kenya
  
• Government officials
  

Desired Skills and Experience
What we require from the successful profile:
To be successful in securing this role it is essential that you will have acquired:
Education:

• Master’s degree in business management with focus in Strategy, Business Research and Development;
  

Experience:

• At least ten (10) years experience in Business Development, preferably in media/broadcasting
  

Skills:

• Strong Leadership (Coaching, Developing, Influencing, Team building, Stress management, Motivating & Inspiring others,
  
• Demonstrable record of passion and energy for results with a  strong commercial acumen;  Business strategic skills 
  
• Strong presentation, analytical and interpersonal skills
  

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