Nation Media Group (NMG) presents unique opportunities to join the region's leading media organisation. Consistently profitable and highly regarded, the Group emphasises managing growth and performance to maximise shareholders' returns. NMG is determined to maintain its lead position. To do so, the Group requires innovative, strategic and entrepreneurial leadership capable of harnessing leading-edge technology to maintain competitive advantage. 
 
 

Managing Director - Nation Newspapers Division - ESS 335 

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Managing Director (MD) will be accountable to the Board for leading and managing the division in line with direction and policies agreed by the Board. The MD will lead Nation Newspapers Division (NND) and deliver both its short and long-term objectives.

The MD will have an impressive track record of leadership demonstrating delivery against demanding targets and excellent intellectual and interpersonal skills -- gained in the sales and marketing/distribution sectors. Experience at Board level in a competitive private sector organisation is essential. 

Specifically the MD will: 

• prepare and recommend to the Board annual business plans and long-term strategic plans to meet specific targets for revenue, profit and shareholder returns;
• assume total operational and commercial responsibility for NND across the East African region and develop and execute a strategic vision for each of the markets;
• pursue growth opportunities for product development and regional expansion to enhance the quality of products, customer care, service delivery and develop customer loyalty;
• build, coach and mentor a strong management team to drive the business and provide attractive opportunities for staff development and growth so as to enhance morale and retain highly productive staff. 


If you can lead The Nation with vision and team leadership, use your excellent communication skills to convince us by writing to tell us about your:
 

• ten years experience in the management of a successful commercial enterprise/public organisation focused on meeting the needs of the customer in a highly competitive and changing business environment;
• previous experience in sales and marketing within the commercial or related sectors in the East African region with a proven track record in managing profit targets in a commercially-oriented environment and experience in leading change-management initiatives;
• demonstrable ability to grow a profitable business with drive and commercial acumen in an organisation embracing change;
• outstanding leadership, analytical and commercial skills and entrepreneurial approach to business and public relations, inter-personal and networking skills and ability to work successfully at all levels with the public and private sectors.

 

Group Information Technology (IT) Director - ESS 336 

The Nation Media Group (NMG) is placing an increasing emphasis on the role of technology to drive its business and to maximise its return on the substantial investment in Information Technology (IT). The Group is seeking a business-focused IT professional to develop and implement the Group's innovative IT strategy and ensure best practice delivery to the internal customers.

Reporting to the CEO, the Group IT Director will provide strategic leadership and direction for development and implementation of effective IT. 

If you have the energy to strive for integrated systems, to exploit new technologies and harness the leading-edge business systems, write to us to tell us about your ability to:

• develop and implement an effective IT strategy for the Group to support the corporate strategy, maximise service delivery and fully exploit technology;
• direct and co-ordinate IT functions across the Group operations and providing strategic leadership and guidance on IT matters including enforcing best practices in IT standards;
• prepare and monitor a significant IT budget;
• lead and manage the Group IT team in the design, development, implementation, operation and support of an integrated IT infrastructure;
• manage transition from legacy systems to the state-of-art enterprise resource planning, the internet and e-business systems environment;
• increase business benefits by introducing and developing e-commerce and other internet related capabilities. 

The ideal candidate must be a Senior Manager with over 10 years experience in IT, at least 5 of which should be as head of IT function in a progressive commercial sector enterprise. You must have: 

• solid background in IT which includes business analysis, major project management according to structured methodologies and best practice service delivery in a commercial environment;
• excellent planning and project management ability covering bespoke and packaged implementation across the full system life-cycle with experience in implementation of leading-edge business systems including ERP, internet and intranet applications on client-server based platforms;
• sound understanding of networking technologies such as LANs and WANs;
• excellent people management, communication and negotiating skills including the management of external partners;
• innovative and strategic abilities with good analytical skills and commercial acumen. 

 

The successful candidates will be over 35 years and have a university degree or equivalent as a minimum. Post graduate qualification preferably an MBA degree and international experience in a multinational setting will be an added advantage in each case. These are high profile and demanding roles, with excellent career prospects within an equally high profile company. Our Client offers competitive salaries, which are backed by excellent company benefits. 

Please write in confidence to the address below by 28th April 2000 quoting the appropriate reference number on both letter and envelope. In addition, please provide curriculum vitae that contains details for your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers and names and addresses of three referees. 

Executive Search and Selection,
PriceWaterhouseCoopers Consultants Limited,
Rahimtulla Towers,
P O Box 43963,
NAIROBI.
 

Telephone: 254 (2) 711195 
Fax: 254 (2) 711184 
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