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 IT,
Circulation, Africa Project and Editorial Departments.We attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
SAP Basis Administrator
(HR-SAPBA-03-2012)
We invite applicants who are result oriented IT professionals with proven track records and
attributes to excel in a highly competitive 24 by 7 by 365 environment.
The SAP BASIS Administrator position reports to the IT Business Systems Manager.
Job Responsibilities
- Administration,
Configuration and Support of SAP systems;
- Provide
first level technical end user support in a mixed Mac, PC and Server
environment;
- Maintain
systems backup, security and contingency plans to ensure continuity and
high availability of existing business systems;
- Liaise
with external service providers to ensure maximum systems availability
- Meet
or exceed the set Service Level Agreement KPIs;
- Maintain
system landscape changes and enhancements in line with the set company
policies and procedures
- Play
an active role in the planning and implementation of IT related projects and
- Training
end users on the various applications to maximize utilization of IT
resources.
Technical Skills
- Degree
in Information Technology or equivalent
- Certification
in SAP BASIS
- 2
Years minimum SAP BASIS experience
- Overall
understanding of technical architecture knowledge
- General
understanding of the full spectrum of hardware and software Infrastructure;
including the underlying dependencies and implications
- Knowledge
of Oracle database administration
- Experienced
in SAP Systems installations and migrations
Personal Effectiveness
- Strong
Interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability
to meet deadlines and work during odd hours
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision
Research Editor – Africa Project
(HR-RE-03-2012)
We are seeking to recruit a smart candidate for the position of Research Editor for our Africa
Project.
You will need to have a university degree, and be a competent writer in English; be knowledgeable on Africa; adept at internet research; worked on a website before; and
have the ability to establish contacts and sources in with libraries, archives, and research
institutions in the wider Eastern African region.
A good people-person, you must be able to perform and deliver within tight deadlines.
Nation Media Group is an equal opportunity employer, and seeks to have a diverse work force, so be bold and apply.
Sub Editors - Business Daily, East African and Taifa Leo
(HR-SE-03-12)
We are looking for talented, innovative and enthusiastic journalists with proven writing and
editing abilities as well as sound knowledge of current affairs.
Key result areas will include:
(HR-RE-03-2012)
We are seeking to recruit a smart candidate for the position of Research Editor for our Africa
Project.
You will need to have a university degree, and be a competent writer in English; be knowledgeable on Africa; adept at internet research; worked on a website before; and
have the ability to establish contacts and sources in with libraries, archives, and research
institutions in the wider Eastern African region.
A good people-person, you must be able to perform and deliver within tight deadlines.
Nation Media Group is an equal opportunity employer, and seeks to have a diverse work force, so be bold and apply.
Sub Editors - Business Daily, East African and Taifa Leo
(HR-SE-03-12)
We are looking for talented, innovative and enthusiastic journalists with proven writing and
editing abilities as well as sound knowledge of current affairs.
Key result areas will include:
- Checking
and correcting editorial copy
- Selecting
and cropping pictures;
- Working
within tight deadlines;
- Designing
pages
Qualifications
- First
degree in journalism, or a degree in any other field, plus a postgraduate
diploma in journalism;
- 3
to 4 years working experience either as a sub editor or a reporter;
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision and cope with tight deadlines;
- Taifa
Leo candidates must demonstrate a mastery of Kiswahili.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should apply online on http://career.nationmedia.com not later than 29th March, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.