The
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 for qualified and experienced Web Application Developer and Press Technicians who will add value to the operations of the Group.
Web Application DeveloperWe are seeking for qualified and experienced Web Application Developer and Press Technicians who will add value to the operations of the Group.
Job Ref. – HR-WAD-01-12
The Role:
The Web Application Developer will report to the General Manager - Digital Division.
He/She will be charged with the responsibility of planning, implementing and deploying
web applications using the internal content management system.
Key result areas will include:
- Working
with the development team on planning, implementation and deployment of
web applications using the internal content management system and third
party API’s;
- Configuring,
maintaining and administering web applications, web and application
servers databases and the physical servers hosting the applications;
- Assisting
the online technical manager in day to day job’s; and
- Working
with diverse teams so as to develop the Digital business.
Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:
- Basic
University Degree;
- Proficiency
in web development technologies and programming languages- Java, JSP, .NET
and XML and XSLT;
- Proficiency
in database design and development- MSSQL 2005, MySQL and JDBC Drivers;
- Proficiency
in application and web server technologies including - Apache http server
and Apache tomcat;
- Ability
to access the best technology to use in a project;
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Experience
in working with a CMS will be an added advantage.
Interested internal candidates who meet the above criteria may
email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before January 26th 2012.
Press Technicians
Job Ref: HR-PT-01-12
We wish to recruit qualified and experienced Press Technicians who will add value to the operations of the Group.
Key Responsibilities
Press Technicians
Job Ref: HR-PT-01-12
We wish to recruit qualified and experienced Press Technicians who will add value to the operations of the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Operation
of a web-offset newspaper printing press with its ancillary equipment.
- Timely
production of high quality company and third-party publications.
- Routine
preventive maintenance of the printing press and ancillary equipment.
- Preparation
of production reports.
- Testing
of production materials.
Knowledge, skills and attributes required
- Minimum
‘O’ Level Education certificate with a minimum grade C in Math, English,
Chemistry and Physics.
- Diploma
in Machine Printing.
- At
least two years working experience in a print production environment.
- Computer
Literacy.
- Be
a team player.
- Self-Motivated
and focused on target achievement.
- Creativity
and keenness on details.
- Ability
to work long hours with minimum supervision.
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and
a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 3rd February, 2012.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
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