Nation Media Security Officer and Regional Freelance Business Executives Jobs in Kenya

Careers at the leading media house in East and Central Africa

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

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

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individuals to the following positions.

Security Officer

Ref: HR-SO-08-1 1

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake key responsibilities like corporate security, risk assessment and management, fraud prevention, investigations, supervision of security personnel and the review of security procedures.

Reporting to the Group Security Services Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and specifically responsible for:

• Protection of company assets, safety and security of staff, visitors, clients and contractors on all owned or leased company premises;
• Active protection of company products against theft, tampering, destruction and misuse;
• Coordination of security at all company events in collaboration with relevant departments and external agencies;
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports for the Group Security Services Manager in respect to the assigned duties.

Qualifications and skills

• A Bachelor’s degree and proven advanced education in security management or related field;
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible assignments’ undertaking resulting in growth;
• Exposure to and knowledge of loss prevention, access control systems and procedures, video surveillance, CCTV and related physical security skills;
• Demonstrable strong skills in corporate investigations with outstanding verbal and written communications and strong relations with government and private security agencies;
• A thorough knowledge of good security practices and their contribution to the organization’s continuing success;
• Proven knowledge of problem solving, fire protection and a broad range of management talents;
• Demonstrated self-confidence with capability of interacting with all staff cadres and maintaining confidentiality;
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Regional Freelance Business Executives

Ref: HR-RBE-08-1 1

Are you looking for a career line where you determine your own salary amount every month?

We are looking for young, energetic and ambitious individuals willing to grow their sales career in the leading media house in East and Central African Region.

We are expanding and strengthening our Advertising team and are seeking for qualified and experienced Freelance Business Executives who will add value in this position within the
Department.

We have opportunities in our regional offices namely; Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Nakuru and Eldoret offices. We invite applicants who are performance driven and possess excellent transferable skills with demonstrable records of achievement in past roles.

Reporting to the Regional Sales Business Manager, the candidates will be expected to:

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and grow an advertising client base;
• Promote and develop an effective service for the purpose of maximizing sales and revenue.
• Provide customer service and sales support to our existing and new clients

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

• A university degree
• Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• 1 to 2 years sales experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and;
• Tenacity to work long hours with minimum supervision

These positions offer excellent career growth opportunities and a competitive remuneration packages.

If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before 4th September, 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

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