Naspers Labs is looking for a highly motivated
person to launch Who’s Who in Kenya.
Who’s Who of Southern Africa (www.whoswhosa.co.za) is the leading reputation and professional networking platform in the Southern African region, featuring thousands of biographies across various fields of expertise. Membership is free to all professionals, 18 years and older. We’re expanding to key territories in Africa, starting with Kenya.
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader who can ensure maximum growth and efficiency for Who’s Who’s operations in Kenya.
Responsibilities:
- Launch
and operationally run Who’s Who in Kenya (based in Nairobi).
- Grow
the reputation and professional networking platform to that of a dominant
position, meeting targets set by executive team.
- Design,
implement, and evaluate organization and staffing to effectively
accomplish the goals and objectives; recruit, employ, train and manage
staff.
- Interact
and report regularly with executive team to ensure that regional
operational priorities are aligned with overall company direction.
- Research,
initiate and participate in content acquisition and marketing strategies
to ensure product uptake and growth.
- Liaise
with community members (profile owners), as well as establish and network
relationships with third parties.
- Manage
budget and oversee accounting/payroll functions.
- Continually
investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present
suggestions for consideration.
Experience & Knowledge:
- Excellent
knowledge of local market trends (online and offline), regulatory
situation and competitors.
- Proven
experience in product development, deployment, marketing, growth and
sustainability.
- Experience
in customer support and building loyalty, trust and customer
relationships.
- Experience
in mobile, online and traditional marketing.
- Working
knowledge of PC and mobile based Internet and software applications.
- Proven
experience with organizational development, product strategy, process
reengineering and cost analysis.
- Budgeting
and forecasting experience.
Education:
- A
relevant graduate degree in Business (with Marketing) or Information
Technology.
- Programming
knowledge will be advantageous.
Skills & Competencies:
- Ability
to analyze and interpret financial and operational data and prepare
business reports, projections, and recommendations.
- Entrepreneurial
mindset.
- Skill
in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating
policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Employee
development and performance management skills.
- Advanced
verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a
wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Active
internet community member with presence extending to global and regional
social networking and professional networking sites.
- Ability
to work under pressure.
If you
meet the above requirements and would like to apply, please forward a
comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience for attention of
Minette Havemann to minette.havemann@media24.com quoting the reference
CM/WWK/2011 in your subject line.
Applications Close on 06 October 2011
Interviews will take place 10-13th October 2011 in Nairobi.
Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume
that your application was unsuccessful.Applications Close on 06 October 2011
Interviews will take place 10-13th October 2011 in Nairobi.
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