The
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central
Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.
It
attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and
Rwanda.
Below
are the current vacancies:
Procurement Officer
Job Ref: HR-PO-O1-2013
We
are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Procurement Officer who will
add value to the operations of the Group through the Procurement
Department.
Reporting
to the Procurement Manager and working closely with other executives within the
organization, the key result areas for this position will include:
Responsibilities
and duties:
- Effective
sourcing of goods and services, both locally and internationally, as per
laid down procedures for company use and eventually selling/disposing to
customers;
- Managing
supplier / customers relations;
- Monitoring
market trends;
- Ensuring
timely supply of quality goods and services;
- Inventory
Management.
Knowledge,
skills and experience requirements:
- Basic
University degree;
- A
Graduate Diploma in CIPS or other relevant professional certifications;
- At
least 3 years work experience ¡n a similar role in a reputable
organization;
- Excellent
interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;
- High
degree of integrity and honesty;
- Ability
and readiness to work long hours;
- Result
driven and a team player;
- Knowledge
of SAP Materials Management module will be an added advantage.
Graphic Designer - Production Department
Job
Ref: HR-GDP-01-2013
We
are seeking to recruit a creative, self-driven, results oriented individual to
join the Production department and contribute to the delivery of imaging and
design requirements in accordance with our quality standards.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Processing
and analysis of pictures to ensure quality specifications adherence;
- Calibration
of monitors, scanners and processors for quality image output;
- Liaison
with stakeholders on materials and problem solving for non-conforming
materials;
- Advising
internal and external clients on image and color specifications to
facilitate compliance with quality standards;
- Analyzing
and advising contract work clients on newspaper input and out-put
standards of production;
- Generating
graphics and layouts for both advertising & editorial;
- Advising
clients on pre-press layouts and specifications;
- Enforcing
use of ISO standards and quality practices.
Skills
& Experience:
- BA
degree in Design or related field.
- At
least 2 years working experience.
- Knowledge
and use of Photoshop, In-Design & Adobe Illustrator.
- Keen,
sensitive eye for graphic design standards and application.
- Expertise
in defining issues that could relate to final quality of printed product.
- Must
be creative, have strong design and communication skills.
- Must
be able to maintain productivity, quality and accuracy in a fast-paced
design environment.
- Knowledge
of latest pre-press printing processes, including digital imaging and its
uses / limitations.
- Knowledge
in the implementation of ICC Profiles in printing shall be an added
advantage.
Graphic Designer - Editorial Design Department
Job
Ref:
HR-GDE-01-2013
We
are seeking to recruit a creative, proactive, detail-oriented individual to
join the Editorial Design department as a Graphic Designer.
The
ideal candidate will present a portfolio that illustrates ability to create
informative, attractive and easily navigated designs and graphics for both news
and features.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Using
content to create compelling graphic presentations;
- Creating
conceptual cover illustrations as well as inside page layouts;
- Developing
alternative story forms (charts, galleries, tables, timelines,
infographics, process charts, etc.) as appropriate;
- Selecting
and cropping photos for maximum impact;
- Coordinating
and planning together with reporters, editors and design team colleagues;
- Handling
a large workload and meeting its deadlines.
Skills
& Experience:
- BA
degree in Design or related field.
- At
least 2 years working experience with publication design.
- Demonstrable
knowledge and use of Photoshop, In-Design & Adobe Illustrator.
- Creativity
with a passion for storytelling.
- Ability
to interpret data visually and accurately
- Positive
attitude, team spirit and flexibility.
- Excellent
communication skills.
- Must
be able to maintain productivity, quality and accuracy in a fast-paced
environment.
If
you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com
on or before 28th January, 2013.
Only
shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.