African Media Initiative Deputy Director of Programmes & Knowledge Management Job in Kenya

The African Media Initiative (AMI) is a Pan African media organisation that seeks to improve the media on the continent.

It achieves this through the following core pillars: strengthening the media community, spearheading the advent of digital media and innovation, facilitating access to funding and financing and the emergence of an ethical cadre at the highest echelons of media.

AMI is incorporated in the Republic of Kenya as a non-profit and non-governmental organization. 

To strengthen its institutional building, AMI is looking to fill out the position of Deputy Director of Programmes and Knowledge Management. 

The successful candidates will report to the Director of Programmes & Knowledge Management.

Deputy Director Programmes and Knowledge Management

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly under the Director of Programmes and Knowledge Management (DPKM)
• Provide strategic advice on knowledge sharing and communication to the DPKM
• Promote regular sharing of experiences across programmes, facilitate seamless sharing of ideas, knowledge and experiences
• Improve and implement collaborative processes and tools for pooling and consolidating internal knowledge, promote innovative approaches in sharing knowledge and best practices
• Manage all the internal and external communication for the organisation under the supervision of the DPKM
• Provide support for the establishment and nurturing of communities of practice such as capacity building programmes and other types of workshops
• Establish and nurture relationship with key stakeholders
• Organise knowledge forums and meetings in which invited knowledge leaders speak on identified issues / themes
• Ensuring that the DPKM receives required information on time
• Establish formal reporting, control and management criteria for programmes
• Manage and oversee content update and monitoring of AMI website

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• A minimum of a Masters Degree in Media / Communication /Journalism Studies
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Programme and or Knowledge Management
• Excellent mastery of English both written and oral. Knowledge of French would be a clear advantage
• Proven skills in research techniques / methods
• Excellent personality and ability to represent AMI at international meetings, specialised expert gatherings etc
• In-depth knowledge of contemporary Africa/ the world and the media sector
• Ability to initiate, follow through and prioritize diverse tasks
• Ability to work in team

Application Process:

For more information on the enlisted job positions kindly visit www.africanmediainitiative.org

Interested candidates should submit electronic applications, consisting of a letter of interest (two pages or fewer) and complete curriculum vitae, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF Format, to the following AMI email address by close of business on Tuesday, 30 April 2013: jobs@africanmediainitiative.org

Please include the job title in the subject line.

Media Production Firm Editor, Producer and Three Interns Jobs in KenyaMedia Production Firm Editor, Producer and Three Interns Jobs in Kenya

We are a growing Production company based on Langata Rd and we are looking to grow our crew. 

We are currently producing documentaries and a TV Show for a Local Station

We are looking for an Editor, Producer and three interns.

Producer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all the productions
• Supervise the crew including the camera men and editors
• Ensure that all the deadlines are met
• Arrange for shoots, take care of all the logistics.
• Report to the Director of the company and ensure that everything is running smoothly
• Come up with new Ideas and concepts to further grow the Production House

Job Specifications

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher in mass communication.
• At least two (2) years experience in the same field
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• The Producer MUST have more than two years experience in the TV Industry to apply for this post.

Video Editor

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Do all the Final Editing for the TV Show, documentaries and TV Ads
• Meet deadlines
• In the case of the TV Show, print to tape on the day the show is going on air.
• Make sure that Promos for the Show are edited and delivered to the TV Station.
• Come up with new Ideas and concepts to further grow the Production House

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher in mass communication.
• At least two (2) years experience in the same field
• Able to work under minimum supervision

Intern

Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher in mass communication.
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Willingness to learn
• Should be completely free and ready to start
• Should be eloquent and avid

Email: avantfilms@post.com

Media Production Firm Editor, Producer and Three Interns Jobs in Kenya

We are a growing Production company based on Langata Rd and we are looking to grow our crew. 

We are currently producing documentaries and a TV Show for a Local Station

We are looking for an Editor, Producer and three interns.

Producer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all the productions
• Supervise the crew including the camera men and editors
• Ensure that all the deadlines are met
• Arrange for shoots, take care of all the logistics.
• Report to the Director of the company and ensure that everything is running smoothly
• Come up with new Ideas and concepts to further grow the Production House

Job Specifications

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher in mass communication.
• At least two (2) years experience in the same field
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• The Producer MUST have more than two years experience in the TV Industry to apply for this post.

Video Editor

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Do all the Final Editing for the TV Show, documentaries and TV Ads
• Meet deadlines
• In the case of the TV Show, print to tape on the day the show is going on air.
• Make sure that Promos for the Show are edited and delivered to the TV Station.
• Come up with new Ideas and concepts to further grow the Production House

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher in mass communication.
• At least two (2) years experience in the same field
• Able to work under minimum supervision

Intern

Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher in mass communication.
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Willingness to learn
• Should be completely free and ready to start
• Should be eloquent and avid

Email: avantfilms@post.com

FilmAid International Audio Producer Job in Kenya

Audio Producer

Closing date:  22 Oct 2012

FilmAid International

About FilmAid: Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers. 

FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being.

Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate and inform. 

People of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary communities. 

In this way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally relevant messaging. 

Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities. 

FilmAid also seeks to experiment with other media that can be used to achieve its stated goals.

FilmAid is looking to recruit an Audio Producer with the general objective of working closely with the Dadaab Production team to fulfill production editing needs. 

The Audio Producer reports to the Head of Production and will fulfill the following responsibilities: 

Key responsibilities: 

• Examine and interpret program documents, generate work plans and develop and manage audio production budget 
• Generate periodic (weekly, monthly and quarterly) audio production reports. 
• Editing raw recorded audio on a variety of programming types, from educational tutorials to fiction titles, interstitials, title/credit sequences and special projects. 
• In charge of maintaining efficient process flow of all audio edited material. 
• In charge of the pre-production, production and post-production audio production processes. 
• Developing an audio production schedule/ work plan. Responsible for all stages of audio production. 
• In charge of production of audio scripts on key subject areas as directed by head of production. 
• Supervise audio production logs for broadcast 
• Assisting the head of production in the studio recording process. 
• QCing of edited material. 
• Processing audio (EQ, noise reduction) 
• Encoding audio file. 
• Provide effective staff supervision 
• Training youth filmmakers on audio production.

Requirements:

• Must be of Kenyan nationality OR Must be eligible to work in Kenya. 
• Experience in working in a radio environment/audio or radio programming 
• Knowledge of audio editing software, including ProTools & Sound Forge and knowledge of the audio recording process. 
• Knowledge of how to set up and efficiently run a digital audio workstation. 
• Knowledge of handling a mixing board/audio mixer to ensure highest sound quality as can be achieved. 
• Good understanding of production process 
• Additional skills in Videography/ Photography is an added advantage 
• Media Training (Film & Print) skills 
• Content Management and distribution experience 
• Meticulous attention to detail as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines. 
• Strong oral and written communications skills. 
• good training skills 
• Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Ready to work for long hours in a hardship area. 
• Team player, excellent interpersonal, organizational and multitasking skills. 
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

How to apply: 

Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 22nd October 2012 To jobskenya@filmaid.org

Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Save the Children Media and Advocacy Manager Job in Kenya

Media and Advocacy Manager- Somalia/Somaliland Country Office

Team/Programme: PDQ
Location:  Nairobi
Grade:  TBC (Competitive Package)
 
Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose: 

The Media and Advocacy manager will shares in the overall responsibility to undertake advocacy work to advance Save the Children’s policy positions and influence decision-makers, both at Nairobi level and internationally. 

S/he will manage media enquiries regarding Save the Children in Somalia and will provide support the PDQ department on all issues of advocacy and media.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Director of Quality Programmes

Dimensions: Save the Children International works in 4 regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 450 staff and current expenditure of approximately 64$ million in 2012.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

The Media and Advocacy manager is responsible for contributing to advance Save the Children’s policy positions and influence decision-makers, both at Nairobi level and internationally. 

S/he will provide support the PDQ department on all issues of advocacy and media within the Country Office. 

S/he will have  a support role in establishing and promoting an advocacy strategy to ensure that our Country Office:

• is  informed on the extent to which both the emergency response and development interventions are affecting the lives of the targeted populations;
• have evidence-based knowledge on the positive and negative impact that both the emergency response and development interventions are having over the communities where SCI works;
• receives regular, timely and context-specific, meaningful feedback from our staff, partners, programme participants (who are or are not targeted by our interventions), and that feedback effectively informs and signals areas where strategic attention is required.

Media Work

• Develop and implement media guidelines for local and international media for SCI programme in Somalia/Somaliland.
• Act as media focal point for Somalia programme with SCI media team, ensuring appropriate communications and procedures for media all followed as per SCI guidelines;
• Lead on building a close network of media professionals, stakeholders and communities to ensure appropriate media coverage of SCI’s initiatives in relation to Somalia/Somaliland;
• Lead on journalist and any media visits to Somalia/Somaliland
• Writing relevant articles on child-rights issues for media purposes and develop message points in response to media queries;
• Produces materials for print/online/voice/visual and social media outreach, where appropriate;
• Compile and circulate updates on the situation including figures, key highlights, and links to news stories;
• Collect and gather interest case studies and stories that are newsworthy for use in media work;
• Draft media briefings, talking points, Q&As, press releases and media statements based on the advocacy priorities identified;
• Ensure the internal and SCI  sign off procedure for all external communication;
• Evaluates results and impact of external communications activities.

Advocacy Work

• Develop and implement an advocacy strategy to guide SCI’s work in relation to the Somalia Programme;
• Draft and support the production of advocacy material to be used at regional and international levels;
• Manage advocacy initiatives on Somalia in close coordination with the PDQ, the Operations department and the Country Director, the Humanitarian Advocacy Working Group, and communications and media staff;
• Ensure SCI Somalia Country annual Plan and reports have clear advocacy objectives and strategies, and indicators for assessing the impact of SCI’s advocacy work;
• Support the SMT in high-level advocacy work towards the Humanitarian Country Team, key UN agencies, donors and other agencies, including the Nairobi NGO Consortium;
• Ensure that all advocacy messages, documents and strategies are evidence-based drawn from field experience and assessments, of high quality and effective, and are authorised by the Country Director, and when necessary ensure products are signed-off according to the Save the Children International sign-off procedures;

• Contribute to international advocacy strategies on improved and timely emergency response, resilience, child protection as well as long-term needs in Somalia;

1. Define key advocacy opportunities and targets at national and regional levels, and if needed mobilise international advocacy support for these;
2. Work with colleagues operational in the field to identify key coordination or protection issues that need to be raised with key donors or agencies;
3. Collect and gather interest case studies for quality reporting purposes;
4. Contribute to keep track of all sources of funding allocated to Somalia, and help the PDQ department to develop advocacy objectives;

• Lead Save the Children’s advocacy in Somalia on issues including Protection of Civilians, Rights Violations, Humanitarian Access, Governance and Security, Child Protection, IDPs, Refugees and Returnees; as well as on the possibility of renewed crises;

External Representation

• Act as the first focal point for media enquiries on Somalia;
• Conduct interviews with the media, and keep track of all SCI’s interviews and media coverage of SCI in Somalia;
• Build alliances and partnerships with other INGOs to undertake coordinated advocacy, as well as coordinating activities with other SCI Regional Country Programmes;
• Organise media visits to the affected areas, accompanying journalists during these field visits;
• Lobby and influence key stakeholders (UN agencies, Donors, relevant Government Ministries, International and National NGOs) related to Somalia in line with advocacy priorities identified in the Country Annual Plan and in the Reponses Strategy

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development

• Ensure appropriate staffing within the Media and Advocacy team as well as within the PDQ department;
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in both emergency and development contexts;
• Manage the Media and Advocacy team, define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly;
• Build advocacy capacity and knowledge of Nairobi and field-based staff;
• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion  of  staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff directly under his/her supervision;
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process.
• Establish a result based system and follow up;
• Oversee that Media and Advocacy staff proactively build and maintain advocacy skills and competencies; required for leading and/or advising first class programs – both for development and emergency programs;
• Manage the performance of all staff with the Media and Advocacy team through:

1. Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
2. Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
3. Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
4. Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans

• Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans;
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors. 

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international humanitarian law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with at least 8 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Demonstrated experience in media management and proven ability to understand print/broadcast/online/social media and using these fora to promote clear messages for humanitarian and development issues.
• Clear understanding of the range of media networks and  tools available to influence key targets, and their applicability in a humanitarian situation
• A clear understanding of key humanitarian actors - including UN agencies and bilateral donors - and how they coordinate and operate in emergency situations;
• Proven experience of external representation and direct lobbying of high-level targets
• An ability to synthesise complex information into concise and compelling policy briefing notes and media/advocacy documents
• Direct experience working with communities affected by disasters, and organisations seeking to serve them
• Proven experience of using media for advocacy purposes
• An ability to coordinate and work with diverse groups of people based in multiple locations
• An ability to manage complex workloads and stressful situations
• Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles
• Information Communication Technology literate

Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: Tuesday 16 October 2012

All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified

To Apply: http://www.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-apply

FilmAid International Audio Producer Job in Kenya

Audio Producer

Closing date:  22 Oct 2012

FilmAid International

About FilmAid: Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers. 

FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being.

Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate and inform. 

People of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary communities. 

In this way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally relevant messaging. 

Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities. 

FilmAid also seeks to experiment with other media that can be used to achieve its stated goals.

FilmAid is looking to recruit an Audio Producer with the general objective of working closely with the Dadaab Production team to fulfill production editing needs. 

The Audio Producer reports to the Head of Production and will fulfill the following responsibilities: 

Key responsibilities: 

• Examine and interpret program documents, generate work plans and develop and manage audio production budget 
• Generate periodic (weekly, monthly and quarterly) audio production reports. 
• Editing raw recorded audio on a variety of programming types, from educational tutorials to fiction titles, interstitials, title/credit sequences and special projects. 
• In charge of maintaining efficient process flow of all audio edited material. 
• In charge of the pre-production, production and post-production audio production processes. 
• Developing an audio production schedule/ work plan. Responsible for all stages of audio production. 
• In charge of production of audio scripts on key subject areas as directed by head of production. 
• Supervise audio production logs for broadcast 
• Assisting the head of production in the studio recording process. 
• QCing of edited material. 
• Processing audio (EQ, noise reduction) 
• Encoding audio file. 
• Provide effective staff supervision 
• Training youth filmmakers on audio production.

Requirements:

• Must be of Kenyan nationality OR Must be eligible to work in Kenya. 
• Experience in working in a radio environment/audio or radio programming 
• Knowledge of audio editing software, including ProTools & Sound Forge and knowledge of the audio recording process. 
• Knowledge of how to set up and efficiently run a digital audio workstation. 
• Knowledge of handling a mixing board/audio mixer to ensure highest sound quality as can be achieved. 
• Good understanding of production process 
• Additional skills in Videography/ Photography is an added advantage 
• Media Training (Film & Print) skills 
• Content Management and distribution experience 
• Meticulous attention to detail as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines. 
• Strong oral and written communications skills. 
• good training skills 
• Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Ready to work for long hours in a hardship area. 
• Team player, excellent interpersonal, organizational and multitasking skills. 
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

How to apply: 

Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 22nd October 2012 To jobskenya@filmaid.org

Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Save the Children Media and Advocacy Manager Job in Kenya

Media and Advocacy Manager- Somalia/Somaliland Country Office

Team/Programme: PDQ
Location:  Nairobi
Grade:  TBC (Competitive Package)
 
Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose: 

The Media and Advocacy manager will shares in the overall responsibility to undertake advocacy work to advance Save the Children’s policy positions and influence decision-makers, both at Nairobi level and internationally. 

S/he will manage media enquiries regarding Save the Children in Somalia and will provide support the PDQ department on all issues of advocacy and media.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Director of Quality Programmes

Dimensions: Save the Children International works in 4 regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 450 staff and current expenditure of approximately 64$ million in 2012.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

The Media and Advocacy manager is responsible for contributing to advance Save the Children’s policy positions and influence decision-makers, both at Nairobi level and internationally. 

S/he will provide support the PDQ department on all issues of advocacy and media within the Country Office. 

S/he will have  a support role in establishing and promoting an advocacy strategy to ensure that our Country Office:

• is  informed on the extent to which both the emergency response and development interventions are affecting the lives of the targeted populations;
• have evidence-based knowledge on the positive and negative impact that both the emergency response and development interventions are having over the communities where SCI works;
• receives regular, timely and context-specific, meaningful feedback from our staff, partners, programme participants (who are or are not targeted by our interventions), and that feedback effectively informs and signals areas where strategic attention is required.

Media Work

• Develop and implement media guidelines for local and international media for SCI programme in Somalia/Somaliland.
• Act as media focal point for Somalia programme with SCI media team, ensuring appropriate communications and procedures for media all followed as per SCI guidelines;
• Lead on building a close network of media professionals, stakeholders and communities to ensure appropriate media coverage of SCI’s initiatives in relation to Somalia/Somaliland;
• Lead on journalist and any media visits to Somalia/Somaliland
• Writing relevant articles on child-rights issues for media purposes and develop message points in response to media queries;
• Produces materials for print/online/voice/visual and social media outreach, where appropriate;
• Compile and circulate updates on the situation including figures, key highlights, and links to news stories;
• Collect and gather interest case studies and stories that are newsworthy for use in media work;
• Draft media briefings, talking points, Q&As, press releases and media statements based on the advocacy priorities identified;
• Ensure the internal and SCI  sign off procedure for all external communication;
• Evaluates results and impact of external communications activities.

Advocacy Work

• Develop and implement an advocacy strategy to guide SCI’s work in relation to the Somalia Programme;
• Draft and support the production of advocacy material to be used at regional and international levels;
• Manage advocacy initiatives on Somalia in close coordination with the PDQ, the Operations department and the Country Director, the Humanitarian Advocacy Working Group, and communications and media staff;
• Ensure SCI Somalia Country annual Plan and reports have clear advocacy objectives and strategies, and indicators for assessing the impact of SCI’s advocacy work;
• Support the SMT in high-level advocacy work towards the Humanitarian Country Team, key UN agencies, donors and other agencies, including the Nairobi NGO Consortium;
• Ensure that all advocacy messages, documents and strategies are evidence-based drawn from field experience and assessments, of high quality and effective, and are authorised by the Country Director, and when necessary ensure products are signed-off according to the Save the Children International sign-off procedures;

• Contribute to international advocacy strategies on improved and timely emergency response, resilience, child protection as well as long-term needs in Somalia;

1. Define key advocacy opportunities and targets at national and regional levels, and if needed mobilise international advocacy support for these;
2. Work with colleagues operational in the field to identify key coordination or protection issues that need to be raised with key donors or agencies;
3. Collect and gather interest case studies for quality reporting purposes;
4. Contribute to keep track of all sources of funding allocated to Somalia, and help the PDQ department to develop advocacy objectives;

• Lead Save the Children’s advocacy in Somalia on issues including Protection of Civilians, Rights Violations, Humanitarian Access, Governance and Security, Child Protection, IDPs, Refugees and Returnees; as well as on the possibility of renewed crises;

External Representation

• Act as the first focal point for media enquiries on Somalia;
• Conduct interviews with the media, and keep track of all SCI’s interviews and media coverage of SCI in Somalia;
• Build alliances and partnerships with other INGOs to undertake coordinated advocacy, as well as coordinating activities with other SCI Regional Country Programmes;
• Organise media visits to the affected areas, accompanying journalists during these field visits;
• Lobby and influence key stakeholders (UN agencies, Donors, relevant Government Ministries, International and National NGOs) related to Somalia in line with advocacy priorities identified in the Country Annual Plan and in the Reponses Strategy

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development

• Ensure appropriate staffing within the Media and Advocacy team as well as within the PDQ department;
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in both emergency and development contexts;
• Manage the Media and Advocacy team, define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly;
• Build advocacy capacity and knowledge of Nairobi and field-based staff;
• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion  of  staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff directly under his/her supervision;
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process.
• Establish a result based system and follow up;
• Oversee that Media and Advocacy staff proactively build and maintain advocacy skills and competencies; required for leading and/or advising first class programs – both for development and emergency programs;
• Manage the performance of all staff with the Media and Advocacy team through:

1. Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
2. Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
3. Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
4. Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans

• Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans;
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors. 

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international humanitarian law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with at least 8 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Demonstrated experience in media management and proven ability to understand print/broadcast/online/social media and using these fora to promote clear messages for humanitarian and development issues.
• Clear understanding of the range of media networks and  tools available to influence key targets, and their applicability in a humanitarian situation
• A clear understanding of key humanitarian actors - including UN agencies and bilateral donors - and how they coordinate and operate in emergency situations;
• Proven experience of external representation and direct lobbying of high-level targets
• An ability to synthesise complex information into concise and compelling policy briefing notes and media/advocacy documents
• Direct experience working with communities affected by disasters, and organisations seeking to serve them
• Proven experience of using media for advocacy purposes
• An ability to coordinate and work with diverse groups of people based in multiple locations
• An ability to manage complex workloads and stressful situations
• Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles
• Information Communication Technology literate

Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: Tuesday 16 October 2012

All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified

To Apply: http://www.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-apply

Freelance Writers – Energy Sector Jobs in Kenya

Freelance Writers – Energy Sector   

A Kenyan publishing firm is seeking to launch a magazine focused on the Energy Sector in Kenya and the region.

We are looking for freelance correspondents and contributors who have knowledge in the energy sector and can write captivating articles on various topics.

If you are the right person, send your application letter, CV and 3 of your most relevant articles to jobinmedia@yahoo.com before 10th October 2012.

Applications sent without sample articles will be disqualified.

Social Edge Africa Admin Assistant Job in Kenya

Are you always wanting to do more, always looking for more responsibility and are highly self-motivated? Then help expand a super successful business with extraordinary potential! Social Media is transforming the way the world does business. In your town and your city, this week. Today.

Social Edge Africa is fast becoming recognized as the “go to place” for all social media needs in Kenya.
We offer Strategy | Monitoring | Managemen t| of social media which is a 360 degrees approach to social media.

We are committed to providing exceptional levels of customer satisfaction and there now exists an opportunity for a new member to join the team in the capacity of Administration Assistant.

Just before you read one kindly note you’ve got to love & understand the basics of social media! YOU’VE GOT TO BE A #SOCIALPRO!

In this role, your awesome duties in this awesome role will include:
 

1. Supporting the Business Partners on upcoming projects
 

2. Act as the focal point of dissemination of information flowing within the business
 

3. Providing all-round administrative support including first point of contact for inbound telephone enquiries, diary management, meeting and travel co-ordination and support, document preparation, organizing agendas, raising Purchase Orders and  minute-taking.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent(Diploma or Certificate) with relevant experience in a professional environment
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Klout rank of 50+
• Possess excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to forge positive relationships with people at all levels
• Excellent customer facing skills
• Well organized, with a good eye for detail
• Presentation and research skills
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion, diplomacy and use of judgment to handle confidential material
• A highly-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic approach
• Able to work with minimum supervision and with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• IT skills – proficient use of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and intermediate Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrate Minute taking skills

Salary & Remuneration will be negotiated once you’ve proven that you’re the right person for the job!
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Nation Media Systems Administrator, Librarian, Editors, and Press Technician Jobs in Kenya

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media and which attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda is seeking to recruit experienced and self-motivated individuals for the following positions.

Database/Systems Administrator
Job Ref: HR-DISA-07-2012

We invite applicants who are result oriented IT professionals with proven track records and attributes to excel in a highly competitive 24 by 7 by 365 environment. This position reports to the IT Business Systems Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Administration, Configuration and Support of SAP systems;
• Provide first level technical end user support in a mixed Mac, PC and Server environment;
• Maintain systems backup, security and contingency plans to ensure continuity and high availability of existing business systems;
• Liaise with external service providers to ensure maximum systems availability
• Meet or exceed the set Service Level Agreement KPIs;
• Maintain system landscape changes and enhancements in line with the set company policies and procedures
• Play an active role in the planning and implementation of IT related projects and
• Training end users on the various applications to optimize utilization of IT resources.

Technical Skills

• Degree in Information Technology or equivalent
• Certification in Oracle or Sybase Databases
• Overall understanding of technical architecture knowledge
• General understanding of the full spectrum of hardware and software Infrastructure; including the underlying dependencies and implications
• Experienced in SAP ERP Systems installations and migrations

Personal Effectiveness

1. Strong Interpersonal and Customer Service skills
2. Ability to meet deadlines and work during odd hours
3. Ability to work under minimum supervision

The position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. If you meet the above criteria, send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 9th July, 2012.

Sub Editors
Job Ref: HR-SE-07-2012

We are seeking to recruit experienced and self- motivated individuals to the position of Sub Editor — Editorial Department.

This position requires a natural linguistic flair, excellent command of English and an ability to use language in interesting and pleasant ways. 

The ideal candidate will also have a gift for detail and an ability to judge quickly and objectively.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Checking and correcting editorial copy for facts, accuracy, taste, libel, house- style, language use, clarity, objectivity;
• Subbing copy to fit without distorting facts or dispensing with salient points;
• Selecting and cropping pictures and editing captions;
• Designing editorial pages as directed.

Knowledge & Skills requirements

• A University Degree or;
• A post graduate diploma in journalism;
• 3 to 4 years experience either as a sub-Editor or a reporter;
• Ability to work with minimum supervisor and cope with pressure and tight deadlines;
• Excellent command of English or Kiswahili.

Print Librarian
Job Ref: HR-PL-07-2012

We seek to recruit experienced and self-motivated individuals to the position of a Librarian.
Key result areas will include:

• Catalogue and classify books, update catalogue cards and biographical data files;
• Weed library stock and organise materials for binding and files for archiving;
• Update data on public and private sector changes;
• Cut newspaper clippings, paste, classify and file them professionally;
• Caption photographs, date, classify and file them;
• Assist library users in identifying their information needs and retrieve relevant files for them;
• Photocopying articles and photographs for library users;
• Distribute foreign newspapers and magazines to designated staff.

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

• University Degree in Information Sciences;
• Diploma in Information Sciences;
• 1 to 3 years working experience;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.

IT Pre Press Technician
Job Ref: HR-IPPT07-12

We are seeking for a qualified and experienced IT Press Technician who will add value to the operations of the Group.

Key Result areas will include:

• Create and configure Production Plans;
• Administer page pairing and colour separation processes;
• Transmit publications to printing press;
• Provide support to Editorial, Advertising and Production staff;
• Liaise with the press team on print production issues and file transfers;
• Prepare and distribute daily Prepress Reports;
• Administer, configure and support existing Publishing and Prepress systems;
• Maintain systems backup, security and contingency plans to ensure continuity and high availability of publishing and prepress systems;
• Liaise with external service providers to ensure maximum systems availability;
• Meet or exceed the set Service Level Agreement KPIs; and
• Play an active role in the planning and implementation of IT related projects.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• Higher National Diploma in Printing Technology or equivalent;
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign;
• Proficient in Windows and Macintosh operating system
• Minimum experience of one year; and
• Knowledge of Agfa or Kodak or Binuscan Prepress systems will be an added advantage.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 22nd July, 2012.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted