Kenya Markets Trust (KMT) is a trademark of the Market Development Trust established in 2012 in response to a growing understanding of the importance of market “systems” as a mechanism for economic growth and poverty reduction. KMT aims to create inclusive opportunities for the poor through market transformation. KMT will achieve its objectives by facilitating the realignment of the incentives, capacities, relationships and rules, which govern how markets work. KMT wants to intensify its public awareness so as to share lessons learnt and programme progress. KMT’s Communications Unit is therefore seeking the services of Public Relations Agency to strengthen its communication function.The main objectives of engaging a PR Firm are;

To increase awareness of KMT’s work externally and thus increase visibility for the organisation and its programmesTo strengthen KMT’s visibility and image among external stakeholdersTo support KMT’s networking activitiesTo build KMT’s staff communication skills so that they can communicate externally and represent the organisation effectivelyThe agency is required to have the following skills and experience:At least five years progressive experience carrying out PR activities for renowned organizationsAn organization which has carried out PR activities for non profit organizations will have an added advantageProven experience in the area of public relations and awareness especially in agribusinessAvailability and willingness to travel to various parts of the country when needed.Ability to work in close coordination with the communications department and other team members within the organization.Skilled and experienced staff in the area of public relations/communications/public affairsWillingness to work in a participatory and inclusive mannerStrong communication skills and a willingness to work in a participatory and inclusive mannerInterested firms or individuals should submit the following by 17th December 2014 at 5.00 pm:A Job Proposal that includes:A technical proposal stating how the firm intends to undertake the specified assignment with clear timelines.A financial proposal indicating consultancy fee (lump sum fee) and a breakdown of expenses (unit price together with any other expenses) related to the assignment.A Letter of Interest, stating why you consider yourself suitable for the assignmentSummaries of selected work carried out for previous clientsWork references with contact details (e-mail addresses) of refereesCVs of key lead staff highlighting previous experiences in similar projects/organizations;Description of any professional equipment and software that will be used during the assignment.Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from, 14 Riverside, Cavendish Block, 3rd Floor, Suite B, Riverside Drive. T: (+254) 2588343/ 2588323/444582/4445830/4445847 Office Cellphone: 0722 201233/0735 337661 eMail: procurement@kenyamarkets.org.
Further information on the Kenya Market Trust can be obtained on the website: www.kenyamarkets.org
Proposals may also be submitted to KMT via the website.

Our Client is looking for a Small-Medium Professional PR Agency for Media Planning and Event Management

The Role would mostly entail

Respond to requests for information from the media or other sources on the event and Conference in questionRecruit and Register delegates for the event as well as establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of various business associations and public interest groups.Plan and direct development and communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public and stockholder perceptions of the organisations agenda.Confer with production and support personnel to produce or coordinate production of advertisements and promotions( In all media including Social Media)Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase the events awareness and to promote goodwill.Confer with other managers to identify trends and key group interests and concerns or to provide advice on business decisions.Purchase advertising space and time as required to promote client's eventPlan and conduct market and public opinion research to test or determine the potential for growth for the clients eventIf you are an agency and you would like to take up this project,please send us your credentials to  jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Industry: Advertising (AD Agency)
 Our client, a Leading Advertising Agency in East and Central Africa is in search of Account Executives to assist the Account Managers in ensuring the smooth running of an advertising or marketing campaign.
Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesConsulting clients about campaign requirements Presenting campaign pitches and costs to clients Passing proposals to appropriate media/creative staff Negotiating time-scales and budgets Monitoring work progress and keeping in contact with clients at all stages Delivering final products for review Report writing Staff supervisionFinancial administrationProfessional Skills and Competencies

Any degree discipline is acceptable, although some employers prefer a social or behavioral science, business, management, marketing, public relations. The Individual should be  at least 24 years of age and aboveCommercial awareness, Ability to work under pressure, Excellent analytical skills and Organizational skillsShould have specialized in Advertising and  have at least 4 years of work experience in Working for the fast-paced industry of advertising, digital or a direct marketingTo apply, send your CV only to hr@flexi-personnel.com before Monday, 14th July 2014. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Industry: Advertising (AD Agency)
Our client, a Leading Advertising Agency in East and Central Africa is in search of an Accounts Director. If you have experience working with a creative team and have enormous wealth of marketing experience to share then we believe this is the job for you.
Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesDriving client strategy and become the primary client contact for your key clients, ensuring the agency provides a lead agency role. Driving business growth through existing clients, developing a proactive action planWorking with the group account director on generating new accountsProduce and deliver against an agreed account plan and budget. Produce and monitor accurate and clear forecasting. To be a leader of your team, offering direction and support, ensuring the agency have the correct level of skills to grow the accounts. Continuing to monitor and review the processes and skills of the team ensuring the clients receive the best in class serviceProfessional Skills and Competencies Any degree discipline is acceptable, although some employers prefer a social or behavioral science, business, management, marketing, public relations. The Individual should be  at least 28 years of age and aboveCommercial awareness, Ability to work under pressure, Excellent analytical skills and Organizational skillsShould have specialized in Advertising and  have at least 4 years of work experience in working for the fast-paced industry of advertising, digital or a direct marketingTo apply, send your CV only to hr@flexi-personnel.com before Monday, 14th July 2014. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Request for Expression of Interest for Communications Agency Services

Abt Associates is an international development organization composed of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries. 

Abt seeks a marketing firm for the USAID Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) project to be based in Kenya. SHOPS project in Kenya aims to increase the role of the private health sector to deliver sustainable and high quality information, products, and services.
The SHOPS project health financing goal in Kenya is to increase the number of lives covered through private health financing.  
The SHOPS project particularly targets low-income populations who are in financial risk of falling further into poverty if they incur catastrophic health care spending. To meet the goals of the program in Kenya, SHOPS seeks a communications agency to assist in developing and executing a national advertising and marketing strategy to change consumer knowledge and attitudes of health insurance.

Complete details of the Request for Applications can be obtained until 5 pm on May 02nd, 2014 (Nairobi time) by sending an email request to SHOPSKenyaInfo@SHOPSProject.com  with “SHOPS/Kenya Media Campaign” in e-mail subject line.

My client in the Agency Banking Industry is in need of a Product Development Manager for their Agency Banking Division. Job Purpose: The individual will be tasked with developing, adopting and customizing new Agency Banking products in line with market needs in order to contribute to the growth and maintenance of the agency banking business. They will have the overall responsibility of managing the Agency Banking as an alternative distribution channel for the bank. Key Roles & Responsibilities 
Develop the Agency Model for Kenya Coordinate Product implementation between Business; Operations, Technology & all third parties. Relationship Management with all third parties. Devise future strategy of the bank for the Agency Banking Model Responsible for maintaining high service levels for various distribution channels in accordance with service levels agreed Responsible for developing and implementing Service Level Agreements within the bank and with all third parties. Creating tools for senior management to gauge market perception of the new channel Preparing market analysis reports & performance presentations to the senior management on a month-to-month basis Ensure that the branches are well trained in all new initiatives under taken on the various delivery channels. Development of work plan for Access shops, coordinating activities of internal and external partners and ensuring that timelines are met Work with all functions of the bank including Value Centres, Operations, Sales & service to define and deliver end-to-end customer experience on the Channel. Ensure Channel growth through product development, new acquisitions and expansion and deepening of existing relationships.Development and tracking of KCSA (Key Control Standard Assessment), Audit, compliance and risk assessment - initial and ongoing self-assessment. 5 + years of work experience, with 2+ years in Remote Channels and Agency Banking In-depth knowledge of Agency Banking Business, technology & operations Re-engineering of Business, technology & operational processes Project management skills Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with senior management, customers, vendors, partners, sales, IT, L&C and OperationsIf you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com Only qualified candidates will be contacted

Salesforce Social Media Agency is a growing Social media agency, offering world-leading services to our clients.

To meet the growing requests from our wide range of clients, we are seeking to recruit Marketing Executives to boost our team of high notch professionals.

Our promise

A flexible and enabling working environment with real opportunities to build a career and financial independence.

An opportunity to earn commensurate to your efforts.

Cutting edge training and development to keep you ahead of the game and exciting products and services with a large untapped market.

Requirements

Well groomed and presentableExcellent communication skillsAge : 25 years and aboveEducation: College Graduates are preferred but Professional training will also be considered.  Must be ambitious and focused to succeed in sales careerExperience in Sales and Marketing of Seminars and social media marketing will be an added advantage.Scan copies of the National ID and University Degree certificate.Potential to earn up to Kshs. 50,000/= per month if you are average and Kshs. 200,000/= per month if you are awesome.

If you have a burning desire to succeed, are extremely customer oriented, highly motivated and with a never say die attitude you are the person we are looking for.

Application should be done Online through this Email by 21st June 2013 close of business: salesforcekenya@gmail.com

Underwriter

The underwriter manages client relationships with a view to underwrite and close insurance contracts.

Core tasks

He/ she manages the general relationship with existing or new contacts that are initiated either by himself/herself or by other colleagues. For strategic accounts he/she establishes a strategy for the management of the relationship and follows it up on a regular basis. The Underwriter makes all necessary initiatives to generate an interest in ATI’s products and inquiries that can lead to commercial proposalsHe/she generates insurance inquiries, makes insurance proposals (“non binding indications”) and follows up with the management, team members and clients until a pricing and structure is found that meets the expectations of all parties involvedHe/ she prepares the final underwriting report that is approved by the management and further prepares the detailed instructions for the issuance of the policyHe/she contributes to the development of new generic productsHe/she reports on his/her performance on an ongoing basis through call reports, monthly underwriting reports and a regular update of the underwriting systemDepending on his/her geographical responsibility, he/she contributes to the regular update of economic country report and the collection of market intelligenceOn request, he/she helps to assess threatening claims and to solve them on an amicable basisOn request, he/she contacts companies that are credit risks to ATI and he/she collects information that help to assess the credit risk betterHe/she manages and extends the distribution network, including brokers, banks and other intermediariesHe/she represents ATI in workshops, conferences and other events to increase the visibility of ATI and the understanding of the marketsHe/she gradually extends their understanding of ATI’s products gradually till they can sell and underwrite the full range (including whole turnover credit insurance, commercial risk – single obligor insurance, surety bonds and political risk insurance)He/she gradually extends his/her understanding of the commercial and economic situation of all the member countries of ATI so that he/she can perform his/her tasks in each of themHe/she develops a network with local and international banks, brokers, underwriters and other players and becomes an accepted and respected partner to them ProfileAn advanced University degree in Banking and Finance, Insurance, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or related area, or the equivalent through experienceProfessional qualifications in banking or insurance such as CII would be an added advantageTechnical understanding and expertise in the respective products  Knowledge, understanding and hands on experience with political and credit risk insurance and the related products (whole turnover trade credit, surety bonds, insurance of commercial loans, single obligor insurance, political risk insurance)A minimum of 5 years insurance experience; with at least 3 years’ experience spent working with contracts and insurance covering the stated products or experience with structured finance products, corporate finance, credit risk and/or credit management, preferable in banking.International experience in ATI member States and/or countries of similar profile to ATI member StatesTeam player with excellent interpersonal and communication skillsFluency in written and spoken English, working knowledge of French is an added advantageExcellent report writing skillsAn advanced university degree in insurance, banking, law, economics, business administration, or related area plus five years post-qualifying experience, or a first degree plus eight years post-qualifying experienceProfessional qualifications in insurance or banking would be an added advantageTechnical understanding and expertise in the respective products  Working knowledge, understanding and hands on experience with Political or Trade/ Credit Risk insurance, and related products (whole turnover, trade credit, surety bonds, insurance of commercial loans, single obligor insurance and trade finance), Invoice Discounting and Factoring, Credit Management, etc.International experience in ATI member states and/or countries of similar profile to ATI member states – ATI’s current member states are Benin, Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and ZambiaTeam player with excellent interpersonal and communications skillsNegotiation and strong presentation skillsReport writingFluency in written and spoken English, working knowledge of French is an added advantageHe/she will either be based in Nairobi at ATI’s head office or one of the field offices.Salary Range

US$ 60,000 - 70,000 per annum (net of taxes) plus benefits. This is negotiable depending upon professional qualifications, family situation and experience of the candidate. 

Besides the tax exempt basic salary, the position comes with diplomatic immunities and privileges as well as other benefits provided by similar organisations.

How to Apply:

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements included in the detailed job-description and submitting applications in compliance with point 1 - 3 above will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ATI reserves the right not to make any appointment to the above vacancies, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

We are seeking to hire the following dynamic and exceptional individual to be a part of our team! Reporting to the Head of Resourcing, your role will be to ensure delivery of all facets of recruitment success throughout the organization including all international recruiting. This will start out as a short term contract from December 2012 to January 2013 and will be evaluated after that for a permanent position. Develop recruitment policy, tools and structure Develop and execute recruiting plansEstablishes and maintains relationships with hiring clients to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs Aid in building the employment brand, positioning the company as an” agency of choice” Research in new ways of using the internet recruitment. Create job description and accompanying compensation schedules Efficiently and effectively fill open positions Develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need Checks credentials and references and schedules follow-up interviews with company supervisorsContacts community job placement services for prospective job candidates Interviews applicants and gathers information regarding their education, experience, training, job skills, and salary requirements Maintains necessary files covering applications, interviews, and testing procedures Proactively researches and investigates innovative sourcing strategies Sources active candidates from online databases, contact lists, internal databases, and employee referrals Sources passive candidates through networking, cold calling, and Internet research Bachelor’s degree preferred with a HR diploma certificate preferred At least 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably in a high-growth, fast-paced business, agency recruiting will be a plus. Bachelor’s Degree in HRM or any related fieldProfessional Training/Qualification: Training in recruitment Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Builds and maintains a vast network of professional relationships over a long period of time Demonstrates excellent business acumen Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills Interacts with individuals at all levels of the organization Persuades and influences decision makers Strategic mindset Change management experience &skillsIf you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.
If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted. All applicants must send scanned copies of their pay slips and testimonials as part of the application.
Note that TalentRecruit uses third party entities to verify all relevant documents that include academic, police certificates and pay-slips among others.

we are looking for agency /partner locally.

If you are selling Chinese goods as dealer, you will find anthother realiable supplier from China biggest city Shanghai.

If you plan to import some goods in your store, please contact us : […]

If you are freelance and would like to cooperate with us in long term. Please send your resume and your bussiness plan to […].

The oppertunity will be for you prepared, are you ready?

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we are looking for agency /partner locally.

If you are selling Chinese goods as dealer, you will find anthother realiable supplier from China biggest city Shanghai.

If you plan to import some goods in your store, please contact us : […]

If you are freelance and would like to cooperate with us in long term. Please send your resume and your bussiness plan to […].

The oppertunity will be for you prepared, are you ready?

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Job Title: Estate Agency Manager

Job Description: Marketing of Estate Agency Business and Property Management

Job Holder Specifications

Formal Education:

A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Land Economics or its approved equivalent from a recognized University or, a Degree in a related field including Business Administration or commerce.Experience: Served for a minimum of 5 years in a large or a medium sized corporate estate agency.

Age: Should be in age bracket of 30-40 yrs.

Personal Qualities and duties

Gained wide experience in Selling, Purchasing and letting of commercial and residential buildings.Developing and growing real estate business. Must have good Marketing skills.Experience in Management of Buildings for clients.Attend to routine real estate housekeeping matters.Establishment of effective process systems to achieve the company’s objectivesDrawing up and reviewing lease agreements, following up on conveyancing.Be responsible for the proper use of the resources, training and development of real estate staff.Overall management and co-ordination of the activities of the maintenance of the buildings and equipments.Discussing and networking with planning authorities /local authorities/lands with regard to licenses.Advising management on  real estate development  including building construction, Sale and lease-back options, Mortgages, Project finance etcEastwood Consulting Ltd
P.O. Box 49233 00100
Nairobi

Contact: R. Vadgama 0722517926

Email: raj_va@hotmail.com

A growing Insurance Agency has exciting opportunities for talented, self-driven and result oriented persons to carry out the noted role.

In pursuit of our aggressive growth plan, we are seeking to fill the positions of Sales Executives with impeccable desire to excel in a highly rewarding and attractive commissions sales environment and who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of the Sales Executives will be to ensure that high production targets are met through high personal production.

You must have the maturity to deal with the professional and business elite, who make up our customer base.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identifying/prospecting and pitching  for potential clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including General insurance, unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, Retirement planning, offshore products etc. Provide financial advice to clients according to their requirements and risk profile, as well as the performance of the specific portfolios Carry out a detailed-fact find review of the potential clients and recommend appropriate insurance and investment products. Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.Development  and implementation of a marketing strategyEnsuring strong understanding of the firms value propositionMaintaining the client database of contactsEnsuring client feedback is received and following up on actionMaintaining client feedback recordUndertaking any ad hoc duties associated with the sales function, including drafting correspondence and maintaining records.Carrying out other related tasks as might be required from time to time.Qualifications, Skills and Ability RequirementsBachelor's degree or relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage. Minimum K C S E grade C Age- 24 to 28High level of initiative and self-motivationStrong working knowledge of Ms Office suite of programmesAbility to maintain confidentiality of records and informationBe attentive to detail. A Team player with good interpersonal relationships and communication skillsResults oriented and able to work under strict deadlines to meet sales targets Must possess critical sales skills.Excellent customer service.Be willing to work under pressure.Strong organizational skills - efficient and quickReady to work mainly on Commissions.High integrityArticulate and self confidentProfessional and highly motivatedAbility to manage assigned tasks in a proactive and efficient mannerAdaptable and able to work in an environment of fluctuating workloadsMust display a high degree of emotional maturityWell groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;An opportunity to sell; Potential to earn as much as you wantOngoing training and support;If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to The Director – Sales & Marketing, goldwininsure@gmail.com   
Previous experience is not mandatory requirement for this role.
Applications should be received not later than Friday, 31st August 2012
In the event you do not hear from us by 10th September 2012, please consider your application unsuccessful
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A well-established IATA Travel & Tour Agency requires:-
With at least 2 years experience with a reputable KATO member.With at least 2 years of experience preferably in the tourism industry.Please send your detailed CV including experience, three references, and current remuneration before the 15th of June 2012 to:

Job Description
We are looking for two passionate, multi-talented and enthusiastic Web and Graphic Designers to join our rapidly growing team. The candidate must be a self-directed team player able to communicate well, and have the ability to juggle multiple projects, proactively solve problems and deliver against tight-deadlines.

Requirements
- Expert Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Clear grasp of application of fonts and typography.
- Confidence and creativity to think beyond the obvious and to justify your design ideas when speaking to Management.
- At least 2+ years of website graphical design experience.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in graphic and multimedia design with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills including interpersonal and oral communication.
- Team Player, good interpersonal skills.
- Proven Initiative; self-starter.
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.

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Our Client, a leading Insurance company in the region, seeks to recruit an Agency Training and Development Manager to effectively achieve its strategic objectives

Main Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Distribution, the position holder will be in charge of designing and implementing comprehensive sales training programs aimed at enabling the sales team achieve set corporate objectives.

Responsibilities:

Developing and implementing a Direct sales force sales way to ensure that the Agents get the necessary training including all areas of training sales personnel, motivation, and product training Designing, Developing and implementing a training calendar for the Agents in all areas of training including in-house and external courses and trainingLiaising and Coordinating training sessions with consultants, the Staff & Managers in designated areas and programsDesigning sales skills manuals and training programmes in consultation with the relevant managersInducting the Newly recruited Agents and Sales Managers into the company’s way of selling – carrying out the on- boarding training processImparting product & process training to the sales teamMonitoring of training skill achieved by the Sales TeamProviding one-on-one coaching and field training in conjunction with sales managersAssisting Sales Managers and Regional Sales Managers in Agents recruitments by conducting career sessionsEducation and Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Education, Finance or any other business related field.At least 2-4 years’ experience in training of sales teams in the financial services sector, of which 1 year should be within an Insurance Company. High caliber sales professional with a strong inclination to transfer his/her abilities to others and making a personal impact on the lives of traineesAbility to be both a trainer and a business coachHigh level of initiative and self-driveProficiency in the use of Ms Office suite Passionate about developing people and constantly upgrading his/her personal competenciesGood communications and interpersonal skills How to Apply:

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send applications to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com, indicating on the subject line the role title.

Deadline for application is Friday 27th April, 2012.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Position Description:

The Account Manager serves as the primary business contact for the client and is responsible for client satisfaction.

The AM is expected to consistently provide excellent customer service to accounts, as well as represent client needs and goals within the organization to ensure quality.

In addition, the AM will should build relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for all client communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on client deliverables and revenue.Reviews all major deliverables (i.e. strategic brief, function spec, tech spec, etc.) to ensure quality standards and client expectations are met.Ensures that client issues are dealt with in an efficient manner, informing the Account Director or Managing Director of any problems that may arise.Owns the contract and contract renewals for new work for an existing client.Approves Change Orders and invoices, and is responsible for payment collections.Works closely with the project team in order to maintain a continuous knowledge of project status in order to identify potential issues and/or opportunities within or related to the project.Ensures that all processes and procedures are completed, quality standards are met, and that projects are profitable.Aware and in pursuit of opportunities for account growth and new business, involving the Account Director, Sales or other Q-Bridge support.Communicates the client's goals and represent the client's interests to the team.Provides regular two-way communication between the client and team, to provide strong team representation and set proper client expectations.Understanding of company capabilities and service, and effectively communicates all offerings to the client.Reports to the Account Director, providing regular input on all account activity, including status and call reports on a weekly basis.Proven Account Management skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationshipsMinimum 1 year of Account/project management experienceExtremely detail orientedTechnical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc)Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiatorHigh level of initiative and work well in a team environmentExcellent written and oral communication skillsHandles stressful situations and deadline pressures wellPlans and carries out responsibilities with minimal directionUndergraduate degreeWhen applying:

Please include a cover letter, resume and at minimum a link to your personal URL/portfolio.

We’ll accept .PDF portfolios in of links or online samples of your work, but please submit these as a download rather than an attachment.

Send to jobs@kehldesign.com

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations ¡n print, broadcast and digital media.

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking for qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions.

Daily Nation Reporter

Job Ref: HR-DNR-04-12

Nation Media Group Ltd wishes to recruit result-oriented, dynamic and self-driven reporters to join the Newspaper Division.

Key result areas will include:

Strong news gathering and writing skills and demonstrable knowledge of topical socio-economic and political issues;Mastery of language and demonstrable organisational skills, forward planning and team work.First degree in journalism, or a degree in any other field, plus a diploma in journalism3 to 4 years working experience either as a sub editor or a reporter;Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with tight deadlines.Freelance Business Executives

Job Ref: HR-FBE-04-12

We are seeking for qualified and experienced Freelance Business Executives who will add value to the operations of the Group. We have opportunities our regional offices namely; Kisumu, Nyeri, Eldoret, Kericho, Kisli, Malindi and Lamu.

The Role:

Reporting to a Business Manager, the candidates will have the overall responsibility of initiating and executing sales while promoting and developing effective service to clients to maximize sales volumes and revenue.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

University DegreeDiploma in Sales & Marketing with over 3 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing,Ability and readiness to work long and odd hours,Results oriented,Ability to work independently and under pressure,Excellent client service skills,Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,A good understanding and experience in the media industry will be an added advantage.Kindly specify your regional preference on your cover application letter.

Agency Sales Business Executive

Job Ref: HR-AGBE-04-12

We are seeking for qualified and experienced Agency Sales Business Executives who will add value to the operations of the Group.

The Role:

Reporting to a Business Manager, the candidates will have the overall responsibility of initiating and executing sales while promoting and developing effective service to our agencies to maximize sales volumes and revenue.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

University Degree,Diploma ¡n Sales & Marketing with over 3 years’ experience in Sales and Marketing,Ability and readiness to work long and odd hours,Results oriented,Ability to work independently and under pressure,Excellent client service skills,Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,A good understanding and experience ¡n the media industry 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 18th April, 2012.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted