Job Ref. MN 4925
Our client, a new countrywide progressive radio station based in Kampala wishes to recruit a pioneer General Manager to oversee strategy and operational efficiency as the radio reaches out across Uganda. It will be seven radio stations under one umbrella organization.
The new commercial radio station has a unique mission to reach out and uplift Uganda’s rural population through farming improvement education, produce value addition, livestock husbandry including disease management, as well as professional upliftment of smallscale / SME business people.
A further dimension will be heath education through vernacular radio programmes to reach out to the masses who generally do not have easy or affordable access to a doctor or health centres I hospitals.
Job Profile
Our client, a new countrywide progressive radio station based in Kampala wishes to recruit a pioneer General Manager to oversee strategy and operational efficiency as the radio reaches out across Uganda. It will be seven radio stations under one umbrella organization.
The new commercial radio station has a unique mission to reach out and uplift Uganda’s rural population through farming improvement education, produce value addition, livestock husbandry including disease management, as well as professional upliftment of smallscale / SME business people.
A further dimension will be heath education through vernacular radio programmes to reach out to the masses who generally do not have easy or affordable access to a doctor or health centres I hospitals.
Job Profile
- With such a vision and mission to reach out and uplift the rural masses and smallscale business people, the new radio station wishes to attract a General Manager who empathizes with that vision, and would help develop appropriate radio programmes and strategies to achieve the noble social vision.
- The pioneer General Manager will also be expected to develop the appropriate structures and human talent to roll out the services through radio and key stakeholders.
- The radio proprietors will eventually also launch a TV station once the radio project is successfully up and running.
Person Profile
- A university graduate with a post-graduate diploma in journalism / mass communication from a reputable college. However graduates with other degrees backed by senior electronic media management experience will be considered.
- Outstanding creativity and experience in radio programme development.
- A passion for developing and motivating people and teamwork.
- Over 10 years in radio programme and general management with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
- A passion and commitment to reach out and uplift the masses through agricultural, health and business education.
Send your application and a detailed CV with a daytime telephone number and copies of your key academic and professional certificates.
Please also summarize yourself as follows:
Job Ref. No.
Your Name
Current/Past Salary:- Year 2010 p.m, Year 2011 p.m
Year 2011 Benefits:- If house, state market rent, if car state cc.
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 25th July 2011.
Send to:
Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi
Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com