Job Title: Country Manager
Hiring Organization: Anonymous
Location – Locality:
Location – Region:
Industry: Media
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
300k-330k
Date Posted: 01/22/2024
Our
client is a leading publication for news and in-depth reports on business
matters across the African continent. They are looking to hire a Country
Manager to be based in Rwanda.
Responsibilities
The Head
of Rwanda, oversees the development and management Rwanda bureau, and manages
and oversees all aspects of the business including finance, human resources,
administration, technical, and business development, programming and legal.
The role
entails the planning, development, organization and management of all aspects
of the business, and playing a leadership role in Rwanda.
Management
of the day-to-day running of the Rwanda bureau,
The
position requires collaboration across departments and reports directly to the
Head of East Africa.
The Head
of Rwanda shall be responsible for setting a revenue target in Rwanda, and
shall be accountable to the Head of East Africa for achieving those targets set
out.
Commercial/Strategy:
Be an
active participant in the formulation of the commercial strategy for Rwanda.
Effectively
guide the strategic direction and presence of the Rwanda bureau.
Manage
and control the presence in Rwanda in terms of the Company’s reputation –
editorially.
Ensure
that all aspects of the business are commercially viable and are operating
according to the strategic direction of the Company.
Advise
the Company on potential risks with strategies to mitigate and manage
identified risks Rwanda.
Participating
in new business development efforts, leading all teams and departments in the
implementation of the business development efforts. Financial:
Maintaining
and balancing all costs in line with the strategy and the approved budget of
the company.
Manage
and control the allocated budget for Rwanda in conjunction with the CFO for the
Group by ensuring proper approval of expenditure as needed.
Ensure
that the financial strategy of the company is implemented effectively and
efficiently.
Setting
out the revenue target for Rwanda and ensuring that all costs are in alignment
with such revenue target and the budget.
Editorial:
Ensure
that the Rwanda bureau adheres to the required standards set out in terms of
style, presentation and coverage.
Ensure
that all editorial contributions from Rwanda are in line with the corporate
presence and image of the Company.
Manage,
research, source and assign the production of daily program inserts, source
guests, conduct interviews and assist the team in all aspects of news and
business news coverage in Rwanda.
Anchoring
market shows as needed.
Conducting
interviews with high-profile guests.
Moderating
events when required to (report live on camera, either from the studio or from
location if and when required).
Manage
and take responsibility for the editorial quality.
Manage
the daily and weekly programming and co-ordinate with the programming
department in South Africa regarding the required editorial contributions from
Rwanda.
Assuring
that the content, programming, image, brand and sales work is relevant,
engaging, and effective.
Marketing:
Ensure
that marketing/sales opportunities are directed to relevant person in the sales
team.
Build
relationships with the most influential sectors of Rwanda economy, including
businesses, government and international representatives.
Attend
functions and represent the Company as necessary.
Identify
and manage relationships with key clients in Rwanda.
Working
with associates in brand planning/brand strategy to ensure that creative work
is on strategy.
Developing
ideas and messages to communicate and persuade at various points of contact
with the brand.
Actively
participate in the organization of corporate events and ensure that all events
organized by the Company are adequately marketed across Rwanda.
Network
with potential new clients, customers, television distribution channels and
corporate entities in Rwanda. Refer opportunities to the necessary sales
person/s.
Liaise
with the relevant person in South Africa for any public relations related
requests and queries.
Manage
the Company’s participation at events and conferences in Rwanda.
Human
Resource & Compliance:
Manage
and supervise the team, staff, personnel and employees in Rwanda.
Manage
the implementation of policies and regulations in Rwanda.
Manage
the performance of all staff members.
Ensure
that all applicable laws, including employment laws and corporate regulations
are complied with.
Provide
support to the HR Department and Legal Department of the Company, with regards
to employment related matters and the implementation of employment policies and
other guidelines issued.
Actively
participate in the recruitment, performance management and disciplinary
processes of the Rwanda bureau.
Ensure
all records with regards to employee retention, disciplinary action,
performance review and other records are maintained.
Mentoring,
coaching, providing feedback, performance planning and career path development
for members of the Rwanda team. Administrative/Operations:
Submit
weekly updates of issues to be addressed to the Head of East Africa.
Submit
monthly reports on sales, marketing and editorial issues for monthly management
report.
Attend
staff workshops in South Africa, or any other region as informed by Management
and report back to staff in Rwanda on important decisions, changes and
challenges.
No public
statements to be issued without written approval from the Head of East Africa.
Ensure
that all relationships with third party service providers, clients, viewers,
readers are managed.
Keep
abreast of the latest events and business news in the region and the world.
Any other
responsibility or task as assigned by the Head of East Africa as needed.
Evaluating
and building upon communication strategies.
Understanding
the attitudes and behaviours of target customers.
Fluency
in major communications channels and ability to think and execute at the
broadcast platform.
Knowing
the basic technical, programming possibilities of various communications
channels.
Performing
allied, incidental and additional duties as assigned by the MD or Vice Chairman
of the Company from time to time.
Job
Requirements
Bachelor’s
Degree in Communication/ Journalism or Business related field.
Over 7
years of experience is required with 5 years in a management position
preferably in the media industry.
Experience
as senior business journalist will be an added advantage
Good
understanding of East Africa market and media
Contract
management
Quality
analysis of content
Client
management
Communications
Skills
Leadership
Skills
Strategic
thinking
Innovation
and Problem-Solving Skills
Organizational
and Planning Skills
Analytical
skills
Networking
skills
Great
Interpersonal Skills
Financial
Management Skill
How to
Apply
If you
are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience;
please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Country Manager-Rwanda) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke
by 31st January 2024
