Nation Media Group Jobs in Kenya

The Nation Media Group (NMG) is one of the largest independent multi-media houses in East and Central Africa. 

With service offering in print, electronic and Digital Media, NMG attracts a regular readership quite unparalleled in the region.

In its quest to maintain its position as a market leader, the Group recruits high calibre talent to serve its customers and to provide market leadership.

The development of Digital Media is one of the key strategic pillars for the Group in recognition of the rapidly growing digital media opportunities in the region. 

To this end NMG has digital products on offer including the recently re-launched Nation.co.ke, nairobinews.co.ke, n-soko.com, businessdailyafrica.com, NTV.co.ke and several mobile Apps.

NMG would like to recruit a highly motivated and professional individual as Head of Digital Division. 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful incumbent will lead the Digital team in new products design and development, sales of digital products and work closely with Broadcasting and Print Divisions in the development of Digital content.

S/He will also be responsible for:
  • Development of suitable and sustainable strategies in Digital communication
  • Revenue generation.
  • Budget planning and management
  • Development and implementation of projects aimed at identifying new innovative digital products such as new web sites, Apps, Portals and other web assets.
  • Design and promotion of e-commerce through online transactions and e-classifieds
  • Production of Web only content
  • Play a leading role in digital convergence in conjunction with Print and Broadcasting.
  • Leading the Digital division team ensuring that the team sustains a high performance culture, talent management and retention.
The successful candidate will be required to have a University degree from a recognised institution and a post graduate qualification in ICT or a related professional field. 

S/he will need to have a minimum of eight years’ experience in the Media industry with emphasis in the digital space with commercial knowledge of web and internet based products.

S/he will have proven leadership skills and experience in leading a multi-talented team comprising of senior managers and technical experts

If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your applications in confidence to digitalhead@ke.nationmedia.com by 2nd April 2015.

In addition, please attach your curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates. 

Include all your telephone numbers, email address together with names and address of three references.

Only applications received online will be processed & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Vacancy: Debt Collectors
 
Nation Media Group (NMG) is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.
 
We are seeking the services of debt collectors on commission basis in the following regions and their environs;
  1. Mombasa
  2. Kisumu
  3. Eldoret
  4. Nakuru
  5. Nyeri
  6. Nairobi
Key responsibilities of the job:
  • Prompt collection of debts
  • Ability to analyse debt and support them with relevant documents
  • Submission of required reports in time
  • Efficient handling of any other assigned matters relating to debt collection.
Experience and knowledge required:


  • Proven track record of debt collection.
  • 2 years working experience in the region of interest
  • Clear understanding of county business process.
  • Strong customer service skills.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications indicating the region and quoting the area of interest on the subject line to:

Revenue Accounting Manager
Nation Media Group Limited
P. O. Box 49010 – 00100
Nairobi

To reach not later than March 23rd, 2015.

NB: We shall only contact the short listed candidates.

Senior Service Desk Analyst
 
Job Ref: HR-SSDA-03-2015
 
Job Summary: This job holder will be responsible for ensuring efficient and cost effective first and second line support to end users within the agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), managing and maintaining IT services related servers, routinely maintaining the servers and ensuring the security of systems.

Specific Job Responsibilities 

  • Providing first and second level technical incident and problem management support services to end users in local and regional offices;
  • Supporting and administering existing Back-Office Server Applications such as Active Directory, Exchange, Windows 2012/2008/2003 Servers, SharePoint, and SQL among others;
  • Participating in IT related projects as assigned by management; 
  • Installing, configuring, maintaining and supporting Software, Computers, Mobile devices;
  • Enforcing, maintaining, supporting and administering the existing IT security systems, services and policies;
  • Configuring and deploying new IT equipment such as PCs, printers, modems and laptops;
  • Escalating problems as appropriate to the external service support providers in order to ensure consistent and timely resolution.
Knowledge & Skills Requirements: 
  • Degree in Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized university 
  • 3 years prior technical end user/back office support experience 
  • ICDL or MOUS and A+ or N+ certification or equivalent 
  • MCSE or MCITP Certified.
  • ITIL v3 Certified
Personal Effectiveness
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills 
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral 
  • Ability to meet deadlines 
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision 
  • Ability to work during odd hours
The positions offer excellent career growth opportunities and competitive remuneration packages.

If you meet the above requirements, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 19th March, 2015.

Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.

Network Engineer
Job Ref: HR-NE-03-2015
 
Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for managing and maintaining all regional LAN, VLAN, WAN, Satellite, wireless network equipment, VOIP and voicemail systems, air-conditioning, electrical power supply and associated back-up facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting, configuring and administering WAN, LANs, VoIP, PBX, VSAT, switches and routers;
  • Attending to reported cases of IT and support equipment breakdown and restoring functionality;
  • Participating in IT related projects as assigned by management; 
  • Supporting Electrical Power and Air Conditioning Systems; 
  • Carrying out planned equipment maintenance as per the schedules; 
  • Supervising IT service providers to ensure that their service level agreement maintenance is carried out satisfactorily;
  • Responsible for the daily performance and availability of the NMG’s network; and 
  • Providing the Service Support Manager with relevant standard specifications to facilitate decision making in equipment upgrade.
Knowledge & Skills Requirements: 
  • University Degree in Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized university 
  • Minimum of 2 years working experience 
  • CCNA Certification 
  • CCNP certification preferred.
The positions offer excellent career growth opportunities and competitive remuneration packages.

If you meet the above requirements, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 19th March, 2015.


Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.