Kisii County Assembly Service Board Member and Hansard Editor Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

Kisii County Assembly
 

Vacancies
 

The County Assembly of Kisii wishes to invite applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
 

1) Member of the County Assembly Service Board
 

Article 178 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 establishes a county assembly for each County Government. 

The County Government Act No. 17 of 2012 has established the County Assembly Service Board which shall be responsible for the following functions:
 

a) Providing service and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the County Assembly.
 

b) Constituting offices in the County Assembly Service and appointing and supervising office holders.
 

c) Preparing annual estimates of expenditure of the county Assembly service and submitting them to the County Assembly for approval and excising budgetary control over the service.
 

d) Undertaking singly or jointly with other relevant organizations, programmes to promote the ideals of parliamentary democracy; and,
 

e) Performing other functions necessary for well being of the members and staff of the County Assembly or as prescribed by national legislation.
 

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

• Knowledge and experience in public affairs, and is not a member of the County Assembly.
• Should be a resident of the county.

2) Editor of Hansard
 

Applicants for the position of Editor of the Hansard will be expected to perform the following duties
and responsibilities
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recording, production, transcription, editing, indexing and binding of verbatim reports of proceedings in the plenary sittings of the county assembly and its committees.
• Production of journals and records of all work of the county assembly and their safe keeping.
• Providing appropriate advice on matters relating to the Hansard Department of the County Assembly.

For appointment to this position a candidate must:

• Have Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Social Science or Media Studies from recognized university
• Be proficient in computer applications
• Have served as an assistant Editor Hansard at the Kenya National Assembly or in the civil service or local authorities.
• Have served as an editor in print/electronic media house.

How to apply:
 

a) Each application should be accompanied by a detailed CV and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and other relevant testimonials so as to reach the Interim Clerk, Kisii County Assembly not later than 1st May 2013 before 1700hours.
 

b) All applications should be clearly marked “ application for the position of member of the County Assembly Service Board” OR “Editor of the Hansard” on the envelope and hand delivered to:
 

The Interim Clerk/Secretary
County Assembly Service Board
Kisii County Assembly.
Kisii.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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ICRAF Media and Public Communications Coordinator Job in Kenya

Media and Public Communications Coordinator

 
About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

Main purpose of the job

The Media and Public Communications Coordinator will be the focal point for the media programme of the Centre, evolving and implementing a strategy for media engagement, identifying stories and promoting content to the electronic and print media

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Centre’s media strategy to ensure greater stakeholder and public appreciation of the role of agroforestry and Centre research
• Develop a programme of engagement with local and international media groups
• Write and pitch press releases in collaboration with Communications Unit and Centre staff
• Develop and oversee a database of media contacts
• Cultivate and maintain favourable relationships with the media
• Respond to press inquiries, arrange interviews, trips, etc. for reporters
• Assist Science Domains and Regional offices in their press relations
• Track media hits and maintain the relevant Centre web pages
• Train Centre staff in media skills as necessary

Qualifications and experience

• A degree in Journalism or a related field
• 5 years’ experience in managing a media programme, preferably in an international organization
• Sound understanding of print and electronic media engagement, especially internationally
• Demonstrated experience in writing press release and placing stories, locally and internationally
• Ability to communicate with scientists and recognize newsworthy stories
• Excellent editorial, communication and organizational skills
• Perfect English language skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Experience of external and internal communications in an international context

Terms of offer

We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. 

This position a National position and is remunerated on local terms. 

The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.

How to apply

Prepare:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your salary expectations.
• Detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• Names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses, and fax details, if available.

All correspondence will be via email only addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF): icrafhru@cgiar.org. Applicants should indicate “Application for Media and Public Communications Coordinator” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 26 April 2013.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

To learn more about us, visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

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ICRAF Web Content and Social Media Editor Job in Kenya

Web Content and Social Media Editor

About the organization

The World Agroforestry Centre is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. 

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers– working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 

We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

Main purpose of the job

The Web Content and Sosial Media Editor will be a focal point for the content of the Centre’s website and associated social media functions and maintenance of all aspects of the Centre’s internet and intranet sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage content for the Centre’s web site
• Maintain a consistent look and feel throughout the Centre’s websites
• Implement the social media strategy of the Centre
• Copy-edit and proofread all web content
• Keep current with emerging web technologies
• Track and report on site metrics
• Work with key team members and colleagues across the Centre
• Train staff members on website operations and social media involvement
• Advise colleagues on the best use of online communications.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree in Information Management, English, Journalism or a related field
• 3-5 years’ experience managing content and production for high-traffic websites, preferably in an international organization
• Sound understanding of writing for the web and engaging online audiences
• Solid experience managing dynamic websites and knowledge of digital trends
• Perfect English language skills
• Excellent editorial, communication and organizational skills
• Wide knowledge of a range of web applications and social media platforms
• Abilities with content management systems, image-editing software, Windows or Macintosh
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Experience of external and internal communications in an international context.

Terms of offer

We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage
applications from qualified women. 

This is a National position and is remunerated on local terms. The
appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.

How to apply

Prepare:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your salary expectations.
• Detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• Names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses, and fax details, if available.

All correspondence will be via email only addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF): icrafhru@cgiar.org. 

Applicants should indicate “Application for Web Content and Social Media Editor” on their email submissions.

Applications will be considered until Friday, 26 April 2013.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

To learn more about us, visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

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BBC Media Editor Job in Kenya

Editor

BBC Media Action uses media and communications to reduce poverty and promote human rights in developing countries. 

To achieve this, BBC Media Action partners with civil society, local media and governments to:

• Produce creative programmes in multi-media formats which inform and engage audiences around key development and humanitarian issues.
• Strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure.

We seek a highly experienced professional to fill the role of Editor

The Editor will guide the overall vision and output for a national multi-media programme, which includes TV, radio, web and social media components. 

The series will consist of 32 episodes to be produced from May through to the end of January 2014.

Required knowledge, skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications and/or substantial broadcast journalism experience in current affairs for TV and radio. Experience in on-line production an asset;
• Substantial editorial experience gained in a major media house and a proven track record as a programme maker;
• Demonstrable experience of location recording for TV and Radio;
• Understanding of the technical and editorial demands of editing weekly topical series;
• In-depth awareness of audiences and their needs, and the ability to respond with creative and viable production ideas;
• Effective negotiating and management skills, and experience of recruiting, leading, managing and motivating production teams;
• Demonstrated understanding of the regulatory requirement for media in Kenya;
• Fluency in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English.

Closing date for applications is Monday 22 April 2013

• Candidates must be Kenyan citizens. 
• Candidates who meet the specifications should submit a covering letter and CV in one document to infokenya@bbcmediaaction.org with the job title clearly stated in the subject line. 
• Please note that applications which do not include both the covering letter and CV in one document will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Brand Manager Job. Daily Nation Careers.

Branding Jobs In Kenya: Job Ref No: HR-BM-09-2011

Do you have a passion for building brands?

Does discovering insights fire you up?

If you have a proven track record in marketing and want to make a real difference, then you’re the person we’re looking for.

Nation Media Group has an opening for a Brand Manager for Kenya’s leading newspaper - Daily Nation

To qualify for either of this role, you should have a degree in Marketing with minimum three years experience at the same level.

Send your detailed CV and application through: http://careers.nationmedia.com

Your application should reach us by 14th October 2011

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News Reporters and Photography Editors Jobs Kenya

1.News Correspondence /Reporters: experienced journalists in East African Region- Tanzania, Uganda, Somali, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC.

2. Photography Editors: trained and experience in still photography ,workingwith a popular magazine / media house an added advantage.

Limited spaces available

Remuneration: negotiable

Location: Nairobi (later on flexible)

For more info call 0720 686 428/070 408 843


Email: manfes86@gmail.com

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Nation Media News Anchor Vacancy Kenya

News Anchor / Reporter

Job Ref: HR-NAR-09-2011

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

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

We are seeking to recruit experienced and self- motivated individuals to theposition of News Anchor / Reporter for NTV within Nation Broadcasting Division.

Key Responsibilities:

Anchoring news bulletins and current affairs live events
Conducting interviews live on location and/or studios
Field reporting of news stories and features
Writing and editing of news items

Qualifications andSkills

Bachelor’s degree ¡n Journalism;
Exemplary command of local and global current affairs
Fluency in spoken and written English and/or Swahili.
Authoritative personality with an ability to connect with viewers
Skilled in writing and editing;
Broad general knowledge and ability to report on a variety of topics
Relaxed and confident on camera and with the ability to think on one’s feet;
Commitment and willingness to ascribe to our Editorial Policy and journalismcode of ethics and standards;
Clear and concise in communication and diction;
Ability to work ¡n a demanding and fast-paced environment;
Excellent interpersonal and team skills;

This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitiveremuneration package.

If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before 30th September 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

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KIPPRA Consultants and Research Assistants Database Career Opportunities in Kenya

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KIPPRA Consultants and Research Assistants Database Career Opportunities in Kenya

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Nation Media Group Commercial Manager, Purchasing Officer, Web Producers (Nation.co.ke & BDAfrica.com) and Online Video Producer Jobs in Kenya

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