Nation Media Group - the leading multi-media house in East & Central Africa - is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates for the following positions in the Nation Digital Division to join Kenya’s premier digital newsroom.
We are looking for talented journalists with a new media mindset and a high energy level that will effectively deliver our publications to a global audience. They should have proven writing, editing, and web production abilities and sound knowledge of current affairs.
These positions require committed professionals who are detail-oriented, resourceful, innovative and adaptable to fast-changing news and technology realities on tight deadlines.
Online Sub Editor
Job Ref: HR-OSE-02-11
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
• Checking and correcting editorial copy for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity and balance to conform to NMG Editorial Policy;
• Producing non-linear stories;
• Ensuring NMG content is properly projected on digital platforms, including SEO;
• Ensuring timely publishing to digital platforms;
• Developing and strengthening the NMG digital platforms as a 24/7 medium for breaking news; and
• Generating interesting and creative multimedia content in keeping with changing news realities.
Knowledge & Skills requirements:
• University Degree;
• Diploma in Journalism;
• 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a sub editor;
• Good level of knowledge of African current affairs and issues.
• Multimedia editing/production skills; and
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.
Added Advantage: Experience in the production of a news-driven content-heavy website.
Web Moderator
Job Ref: HR-WM-02-11
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
• Driving social engagement on NMG’s digital platforms.
• Generating stories using alternative formats for cross-platform convergence.
• Moderating blogs to ensure compliance to NMG Editorial Policy and the terms of use for online audiences; and
• Social media engagement.
Knowledge & Skills requirements:
• University Degree in journalism or a related field;
• Good knowledge of African current affairs and issues.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.
Added Advantage: Experience in the production of a content-heavy website.
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 1st March, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Online Sub Editor and Web Moderator Jobs in Kenya - Nation Digital Division
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Banda School Jobs
Friday, January 14, 2011
IAPS Co-educational Weekly Boarding and Day 400
For September 2011 The Banda invites applications for the posts below.
The Banda has an enviable reputation for academic, cultural and sporting excellence.
Head of Junior School
An inspirational, passionate, innovative, experienced and highly committed individual with vision and imagination is required to lead our Junior School which comprises of 160 children from Year 2—4. She/he will join the Senior Management Team.
Head of Pegasus Pre-Prep
An enthusiastic leader with a good knowledge of EYFS and KS 1 curriculum is required. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and be able to motivate and inspire staff, parents and children. She/he will join the Senior Management Team.
Head of Mathematics
Here is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate, dynamic and inspirational teacher to lead our excellent Maths department.
Head of Science
We are seeking a talented, imaginative and enthusiastic individual to head up our distinguished Science department.
Head of French
A committed and inspirational teacher ¡s needed to lead this successful department.
Head of Geography or History
An energetic teacher is needed to lead and manage this popular department.
Head of Boys’ Physical Education and Sport
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to develop and lead Boys’ Physical Education and Sport.
Head of Art
A highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative teacher ¡s required to head up this strong department.
Head of Music
An enthusiastic, well-qualified and suitably experienced teacher is required to take responsibility for the teaching of Music. We have two specialist rooms, three choirs, two orchestras, ensembles and a band.
Teachers of Mathematics, English or Science (Years 5-8)
Energetic teachers with enthusiasm, versatility and a passion for teaching the above subjects are required to join these well established departments.
All posts require the individuals to teach up to 13+ Common Entrance and scholarship level.
The Banda is a happy, busy, vibrant and lively school where colleagues enthusiastically enjoy providing an exciting education both in the classroom and via extra-curricular opportunities. We are particularly keen to appoint staff who may offer a supporting subject and an ability to coach major team sports.
Letters of application with CV, photograph and names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees should be e-mailed to the Headmaster by Friday 11th February 2011.
Tel: 00254-20-8891220160
E-mail: bandaschool@swiftkenya.com
The Banda School
P.O. Box 24722, Nairobi 00502, Kenya.
www.bandaschool.com
For September 2011 The Banda invites applications for the posts below.
The Banda has an enviable reputation for academic, cultural and sporting excellence.
Head of Junior School
An inspirational, passionate, innovative, experienced and highly committed individual with vision and imagination is required to lead our Junior School which comprises of 160 children from Year 2—4. She/he will join the Senior Management Team.
Head of Pegasus Pre-Prep
An enthusiastic leader with a good knowledge of EYFS and KS 1 curriculum is required. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and be able to motivate and inspire staff, parents and children. She/he will join the Senior Management Team.
Head of Mathematics
Here is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate, dynamic and inspirational teacher to lead our excellent Maths department.
Head of Science
We are seeking a talented, imaginative and enthusiastic individual to head up our distinguished Science department.
Head of French
A committed and inspirational teacher ¡s needed to lead this successful department.
Head of Geography or History
An energetic teacher is needed to lead and manage this popular department.
Head of Boys’ Physical Education and Sport
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to develop and lead Boys’ Physical Education and Sport.
Head of Art
A highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative teacher ¡s required to head up this strong department.
Head of Music
An enthusiastic, well-qualified and suitably experienced teacher is required to take responsibility for the teaching of Music. We have two specialist rooms, three choirs, two orchestras, ensembles and a band.
Teachers of Mathematics, English or Science (Years 5-8)
Energetic teachers with enthusiasm, versatility and a passion for teaching the above subjects are required to join these well established departments.
All posts require the individuals to teach up to 13+ Common Entrance and scholarship level.
The Banda is a happy, busy, vibrant and lively school where colleagues enthusiastically enjoy providing an exciting education both in the classroom and via extra-curricular opportunities. We are particularly keen to appoint staff who may offer a supporting subject and an ability to coach major team sports.
Letters of application with CV, photograph and names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees should be e-mailed to the Headmaster by Friday 11th February 2011.
Tel: 00254-20-8891220160
E-mail: bandaschool@swiftkenya.com
The Banda School
P.O. Box 24722, Nairobi 00502, Kenya.
www.bandaschool.com
Chief Manager Technical Services and Agriculture Manager Jobs - Kerio Valley Development Authority
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following positions.
Chief Manager Technical Services and Operations
Ref: KVDA/1/CM-TS & O
Duties and Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Managing Director
• Providing technical direction for the development, design and systems integration for service engagement from definition phase through to implementation
• Applying significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service of the Authority
• Reviewing work of development teams
• Recognizing system deficiencies and implements effective solutions for Agricultural, Engineering, Mining and Environmental activities
• Managing technical resources within budget and projects schedule
• Consistently delivering high-quality services to the Authority and its stakeholders.
Qualifications and experience
• A masters degree in any of the following disciplines, Civil engineering, Irrigation and drainage, Hydrology or Water resources, Agriculture, Range management, Water and environmental engineering or related fields from a recognized university.
• Must have served for at least 3 years in job group KV. 14 or job group R in the civil service or their equivalents.
• Must have attended senior management and corporate governance courses at the Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA)
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in management in a development organization, five (5) of which should have been at executive management level.
• Proven ability in resource mobilization, networking and linkages with development partners.
• Must be able to demonstrate managerial, entrepreneurial, administrative and leadership competence.
• Must be forty five (45) years and above.
Manager, Agriculture
Ref: KVDA/2/MA
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Services and Operations, the manager, Agriculture shall be the Resource person in Agriculture and Livestock Matters and will be responsible for the overall supervision and co-ordination of work in the Division
• Budgeting for all activities of the Division
• Formulation of policies and programmes on Agriculture and livestock
• Planning and designing agricultural and livestock projects and programmes.
Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Livestock, Animal production or other related fields from a recognized university.
• Must have served in a relevant field for a minimum of ten (10) years, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s socio-economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030
• Computer literate
• A masters degree in the relevant field is an added advantage
• Should be above 45 years of age
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.
The Chief Manager/Technical services and operations position will be on a three year renewable contract based on performance and the Agriculture manager will be on permanent and pensionable terms of service.
Interested candidates should submit their applications indicating the reference number of the job applied for on the envelope with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 18th January 2011 and addressed to:.
The Chairperson
Kerio Valley Development Authority
P.O Box 2660-30100
Eldoret
E-Mail: info@kvda.go.ke
Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Chief Manager Technical Services and Operations
Ref: KVDA/1/CM-TS & O
Duties and Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Managing Director
• Providing technical direction for the development, design and systems integration for service engagement from definition phase through to implementation
• Applying significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service of the Authority
• Reviewing work of development teams
• Recognizing system deficiencies and implements effective solutions for Agricultural, Engineering, Mining and Environmental activities
• Managing technical resources within budget and projects schedule
• Consistently delivering high-quality services to the Authority and its stakeholders.
Qualifications and experience
• A masters degree in any of the following disciplines, Civil engineering, Irrigation and drainage, Hydrology or Water resources, Agriculture, Range management, Water and environmental engineering or related fields from a recognized university.
• Must have served for at least 3 years in job group KV. 14 or job group R in the civil service or their equivalents.
• Must have attended senior management and corporate governance courses at the Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA)
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in management in a development organization, five (5) of which should have been at executive management level.
• Proven ability in resource mobilization, networking and linkages with development partners.
• Must be able to demonstrate managerial, entrepreneurial, administrative and leadership competence.
• Must be forty five (45) years and above.
Manager, Agriculture
Ref: KVDA/2/MA
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Manager Technical Services and Operations, the manager, Agriculture shall be the Resource person in Agriculture and Livestock Matters and will be responsible for the overall supervision and co-ordination of work in the Division
• Budgeting for all activities of the Division
• Formulation of policies and programmes on Agriculture and livestock
• Planning and designing agricultural and livestock projects and programmes.
Qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Livestock, Animal production or other related fields from a recognized university.
• Must have served in a relevant field for a minimum of ten (10) years, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s socio-economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030
• Computer literate
• A masters degree in the relevant field is an added advantage
• Should be above 45 years of age
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and experience of the individual will be offered to the right candidates.
The Chief Manager/Technical services and operations position will be on a three year renewable contract based on performance and the Agriculture manager will be on permanent and pensionable terms of service.
Interested candidates should submit their applications indicating the reference number of the job applied for on the envelope with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating their current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 18th January 2011 and addressed to:.
The Chairperson
Kerio Valley Development Authority
P.O Box 2660-30100
Eldoret
E-Mail: info@kvda.go.ke
Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted, canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Save the Children Regional Health & HIV Advisor Job Vacancy
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Save the Children has a strict policy of child safeguarding, to which all staff are compelled to adhere.
Save the Children UK: East & Southern Africa Regional Office is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to provide strategic lead towards the achievement of the health-related Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 via its global EVERY ONE campaign.
Job Purpose
The Regional Health & HIV Advisor will play a key role in helping the EVERY ONE campaign achieve its objectives in the East and Southern Africa Region through supporting country programmes in the design and delivery of quality health programmes.
The successful incumbent will report to the Regional Programme Manager and will be based in either Nairobi or Pretoria (TEA)
Key accountabilities
• Provide technical support to the design and implementation of country health programmes, ensuring they are in line with Save the Children's global EVERY ONE campaign, the Health & HIV Strategy and other Save the Children strategic documents, national policies and international best practice.
• Support country programmes in effective health resource planning and management, including identifying and addressing technical capacity gaps.
• Represent Save the Children's work to relevant regional bodies and fora, identifying changes to their policies and priorities that may create opportunities or threats for Save the Children's objectives and funding goals.
• Promote the sharing of good practice and learning in relation to health programming and other EVERY ONE activities among country programmes in the ESA region, including country programmes managed by other members of Save the Children International.
Person specification
• At least a Masters degree in a relevant discipline (MPH or similar) 5 years of professional experience of which at least 3 should be in a similar position
• Extensive experience in community-based operation and practice of health systems
• Extensive experience in advocacy and contribution to policy development and implementation both internal and external to the organisation.
For a full job description and to apply for the position please go
to www.savethechildren.orq.uk/jobs
Applications close on 21st January 2011.
Correspondence will not be entered into.
Save the Children UK: East & Southern Africa Regional Office is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to provide strategic lead towards the achievement of the health-related Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 via its global EVERY ONE campaign.
Job Purpose
The Regional Health & HIV Advisor will play a key role in helping the EVERY ONE campaign achieve its objectives in the East and Southern Africa Region through supporting country programmes in the design and delivery of quality health programmes.
The successful incumbent will report to the Regional Programme Manager and will be based in either Nairobi or Pretoria (TEA)
Key accountabilities
• Provide technical support to the design and implementation of country health programmes, ensuring they are in line with Save the Children's global EVERY ONE campaign, the Health & HIV Strategy and other Save the Children strategic documents, national policies and international best practice.
• Support country programmes in effective health resource planning and management, including identifying and addressing technical capacity gaps.
• Represent Save the Children's work to relevant regional bodies and fora, identifying changes to their policies and priorities that may create opportunities or threats for Save the Children's objectives and funding goals.
• Promote the sharing of good practice and learning in relation to health programming and other EVERY ONE activities among country programmes in the ESA region, including country programmes managed by other members of Save the Children International.
Person specification
• At least a Masters degree in a relevant discipline (MPH or similar) 5 years of professional experience of which at least 3 should be in a similar position
• Extensive experience in community-based operation and practice of health systems
• Extensive experience in advocacy and contribution to policy development and implementation both internal and external to the organisation.
For a full job description and to apply for the position please go
to www.savethechildren.orq.uk/jobs
Applications close on 21st January 2011.
Correspondence will not be entered into.
GTZ Jobs in Kenya-Project Manager
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
GTZ-UNHCR BMZ Partnership Operations
Summary:
This position exists under the Dadaab Project. GTZ The Project Manager is responsible for all GTZ activities related to the project. S/he will liaise closely with the Country Program Manager on all program areas and on all issues relating to policy, new initiatives and project development.
The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the project runs effectively and efficiently with the clients being able to access services in a timely manner.
Closing date: 05 May 2010
Location: Kenya - Dadaab Refugee Camp
Key Responsibilities:
Summary:
This position exists under the Dadaab Project. GTZ The Project Manager is responsible for all GTZ activities related to the project. S/he will liaise closely with the Country Program Manager on all program areas and on all issues relating to policy, new initiatives and project development.
The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the project runs effectively and efficiently with the clients being able to access services in a timely manner.
Closing date: 05 May 2010
Location: Kenya - Dadaab Refugee Camp
Key Responsibilities:
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