Jobs in Nation Media Group, Nairobi, Kenya

Nation Media Group (NMG) is the largest independent media house ¡n 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 a Senior SAP ABAP Developer for our IT department whose main responsibility involves designing and developing optimized cross-functional SAP programs and enhancements to meet Nation Media Group (NMG) business objectives as well as giving support to the different modules users across the regions where NMG operates.
We invite applicants who are experienced, results-oriented, dynamic and self- motivated with proven track record and attributes to excel ¡n a highly competitive environment.
Job Ref: HR-SSAD-04-2019
Key Responsibilities
·         Designing and documenting SAP ABAP programs;
·         Liaising with SAP super-users to identify new areas of system improvements;
·         Training end users on utilization of the system;
·         Installing new systems and modifies existing systems;
·         Responding to end user problems and offers solutions or best alternatives;
·         Creating and manages SAP interfaces with non-SAP systems;
·         Ensuring SAP system is secure from internal and external intrusion;
·         Evaluating proposals for new systems and/or enhancement programs and recommending the most efficient and cost effective solution;
·         Establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with stakeholders;
·         Keeping abreast with emerging technologies and advises management accordingly;
·         Performing systems heath checks and takes appropriate corrective action; and
·         Undertaking assigned projects.
Qualifications, experience and skills
·         Bachelor’s degree in information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
·         Three (3) years of relevant experience;
·         SAP ABAP Certification;
·         SQL Certification. Sybase Certification will be an added advantage;
·         Experience SAP BASIS will be an added advantage;
·         Ability to communicate both inside and outside the organisation;
·         Ability to write complex reports; and
·         Analytical skills.
If you meet the above requirements and would wish to pursue a career opportunity with NMG, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com by 30th April, 2019.
We shall only contact the short listed applicants.

Tender Notice: Tender for Legal Document Management System
Ref: NMG/001/19
The Nation Media Group PLC (NMG) is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa.
As the leading multi-media house in the East African region, it has print as well as electronic media and the internet which attracts a regular readership quite unparalleled in the region.
NMG hereby invites application to tender for Provision of Legal Document Management System from interested eligible suppliers and service providers as per below features;
1. Notifications of Court proceedings.
2. Easy Case Management, by exhibiting the status of cases in progress or complete and track their statuses as to where they are1
3. Easy access to documents under each case file. Controlling access to files in terms of permissions hence ensuring only certain people can view and edit.
4. Limiting access to files.
5. Generate reports of various cases based on different classifications
6. Access provision via Mobile/iPad’s allowing
All interested and eligible bidders may view the complete tender documents from NMG website:- http://host.nationmedia.com/tender/legal.pdf
Complete tender documents are to be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “REF: TENDER FOR LEGAL DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – REF NMG/001/19” with two separately sealed envelopes inside clearly marked (Technical or Financial), and deposited in the tender box provided at the main entrance of Nation Centre Building.
For any clarification, send an email to procurement@ke.nationmedia.com to reach us not later than Tuesday 23 April, 2019 at 9 am.
Tender closure date is 26th April, 2019 at 11.00 am. local time addressed to;
Procurement Manager
Nation Media Group
P.O Box 49010-00100
Nairobi