Image Matters Creative Graphic Designer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Image Matters is a brand consultancy based in Nairobi. We are looking for a creative graphic designer to join our design team.

The ideal candidate should:

1. Have at least 5 years experience working in a busy design firm.

2. Should have proficient knowledge for Corel Draw and  all Adobe programmes. Knowledge of Indesign in mandatory.
3. Be self motivated and be able to work in a high pressure environment.

4. Have a university degree or advanced diploma in design.

If you think you have these credentials, please send your CV and portfolio in PDF to jobs@imagematters.co.ke

Priority will be given to candidates with strong knowledge and background in publications.

Application deadline is Friday 3oth August at 5:00pm. 

Applications sent after this date will not be considered.

Senior Creative & Production Executives Jobs in Kenya

Senior Creative & Production Executives
Radio Africa Group, home of the best radio and TV talent, is a fast growing media company running 5 radio stations, one TV channel and a leading newspaper. We are seeking seasoned and talented creatives keen on breaking through into management positions.
Reporting to the Group Head of Creative and Production, the Senior Creative & Production Executives will manage and provide overall strategic leadership aimed at growing and expanding the creative and production function for the Radio Africa Group of companies.Write, direct and produce award winning adverts.Embrace and implement workflow management culture that increases the effectiveness of the Creative & Production function across the group.Provide guidance and strategic direction in the production of promotions, radio commercials, spot advertisements and other creative material for radio stations and television and external clients ¡n line with the Company’s creative strategy.Assist the Sales Team in conducting a needs assessment for clients and surpass client expectations.Help to increase the revenue streams of the departmentUniversity Degree ¡n Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Economics or related fieldDiploma in TV, Radio, Production or related fieldProfessional training in sales is an added advantageCopywriter certificationMinimum of 5 years experience in a similar position in an agency.A gifted and well experienced creativeShould have excellent leadership, interpersonal and coordinating skillsA resilient, energetic and self driven personA strong business acumenSound understanding of productionAll applications should include a portfolio ofyour work and current gross salary.
Radio Africa Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate. Applications with the subject “Senior Creative & Production Executive” should be addressed to the Group Human Resource Manager via e-mail: hr@radioafricagroup.co.ke so as to reach us by 5th July 2013. Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees as well as the current and expected salary. In light of the expected high number of applications for this position, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.Radio Africa Group and its companies do not charge a recruitment fee and neither do we work with recruiting agencies or persons who charge a recruitment fee.

Senior Creative & Production Executives Jobs in Kenya

Senior Creative & Production Executives
Radio Africa Group, home of the best radio and TV talent, is a fast growing media company running 5 radio stations, one TV channel and a leading newspaper. We are seeking seasoned and talented creatives keen on breaking through into management positions.
Reporting to the Group Head of Creative and Production, the Senior Creative & Production Executives will manage and provide overall strategic leadership aimed at growing and expanding the creative and production function for the Radio Africa Group of companies.Write, direct and produce award winning adverts.Embrace and implement workflow management culture that increases the effectiveness of the Creative & Production function across the group.Provide guidance and strategic direction in the production of promotions, radio commercials, spot advertisements and other creative material for radio stations and television and external clients ¡n line with the Company’s creative strategy.Assist the Sales Team in conducting a needs assessment for clients and surpass client expectations.Help to increase the revenue streams of the departmentUniversity Degree ¡n Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Economics or related fieldDiploma in TV, Radio, Production or related fieldProfessional training in sales is an added advantageCopywriter certificationMinimum of 5 years experience in a similar position in an agency.A gifted and well experienced creativeShould have excellent leadership, interpersonal and coordinating skillsA resilient, energetic and self driven personA strong business acumenSound understanding of productionAll applications should include a portfolio ofyour work and current gross salary.
Radio Africa Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate. Applications with the subject “Senior Creative & Production Executive” should be addressed to the Group Human Resource Manager via e-mail: hr@radioafricagroup.co.ke so as to reach us by 5th July 2013. Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees as well as the current and expected salary. In light of the expected high number of applications for this position, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.Radio Africa Group and its companies do not charge a recruitment fee and neither do we work with recruiting agencies or persons who charge a recruitment fee.

Jahwar Amber Fund Creative Writer Job in Kenya

The Jahwar Amber Fund is part of the Unitarian movement that has developed worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism, and  conservatism.Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice. We place particular emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal rights for women and men.We are also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote non-violence and proactive peace policies.

We are a green think tank, a local policy network, and are active in ecology, spiritual democracy and human rights in East Africa with 3 offices across Kenya.

Our Regional Office for Rift Valley and Western Kenya is based in Isinya, District of Kajiado County since 2012. 

Jahwar Amber Fund Inc. has 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status in Canada and is registered as a community based organization (CBO) in Kenya. The Canada office helps with fundraising.

Balozi Journal Program

Balozi is a bi -annual international journal publishing the finest peer-reviewed research in all fields of diplomacy and science and on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions.

Balozi also provides rapid, authoritative, insightful and arresting news and interpretation of topical and coming trends affecting religion, religious freedom and the wider public.

Balozi Journal is published by the Jahwar Amber Fund, a registered not-for-profit organization in Kenya, committed to the freedom of expression, science and discovery in all areas of human endeavor.

It works mostly with Artists and Creative Economists in accomplishing its strategic visions. Balozi Journal is First, to serve artists through prompt publication of significant advances in any branch of Art, and to provide a forum for the reporting and discussion of news and issues concerning Art and Culture.

Second, to ensure that the creations of Art are rapidly disseminated to the public throughout the world, in a fashion that conveys their significance for knowledge, culture and daily life.

Volunteering Creative Writer

Conducts research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, utilizing sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.Reviews, submits for approval, and revises written material to meet personal standards and satisfy needs of client, publisher, director, or producer.Selects subject or theme for writing project based on personal interest and writing specialty, or assignment from publisher, client, producer, or director.Develops factors, such as theme, plot, characterization, psychological analysis, historical environment, action, and dialogue, to create material.Writes humorous material for publication or performance, such as comedy routines, gags, comedy shows, or scripts for entertainers.Writes fiction or nonfiction prose work, such as short story, novel, biography, article, descriptive or critical analysis, or essay.Writes play or script for moving pictures or television, based on original ideas or adapted from fictional, historical, or narrative sources.Organizes material for project, plans arrangement or outline, and writes synopsis.Collaborates with other writers on specific projects.Confers with client, publisher, or producer to discuss development changes or revisions.Any University degree or diplomaExcellent EnglishKnowledge of the different referencing styles i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago-turabian and Harvard referencing stylesThe ability to stick to strict deadlines and work under no supervision.Writing experience of more that 6 monthsInternet and computer access at homeClear understanding of the term PLAGIARISMThe writer will be given exclusive access to account and take order besides working at his/her own peace, pace and pleasure. For inquiries: Ms. Grace Wangechi - gwangechikamau@gmail.com

Creative Designer Job in Kenya - CAP Youth Empowerment Institute

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, supported by MasterCard Foundation, is established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures.

The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support.

We are looking for a young person with potential and passion to work as our creative designer. He/She must be creative, intelligent and able to come up with great ideas. Successful candidate will be based at CAP offices in Westland’s with occasional travel to the field to collect information. He/she will be tasked to develop content for website, develop and design newsletters, develop articles prepare presentations.
 Fostering creation of local fact sheets.Gathers and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.Use the written word to express story lines and ideas.Interviewing various stake holders and getting their feedback and using that to prepare articles.Conduct extensive research on various topics.Write outlines and rough drafts for various articles.Create content using various multimedia formats that can be read, listened to, or viewed onscreen. Develop original content for short stories and case studies. Edit content for correct spelling and grammar.Developing content for the organizations websiteResponsible for the social media strategy in the companyIn charge of creating and distributing newslettersWork with editors to revise and rewrite sections.Write books or content for magazines, newsletters, and blogs.May take photographs or shoot video to illustrate stories.Designing newsletters.Preparing presentations to be presented in various forums.Designing fliers and brochures.Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to write news stories for publication.Any other job assigned by your seniors.Competencies requiredAbility to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.Strong oral and written communication skills.Past experience as a reporter is desirable.Excellent Presentation skills.Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.Networking skills a must.Must be flexible.One (3) year working experience as a Creative Designer, creative writer.Must be mature and with the right attitude.Must have relevant training in Marketing, Journalism or PR.Must be flexible and always willing to go an extra mile.Past experience in social medial management is desirable.Open minded and willing to take different challenges.Photography skills are a must.This position is on full time basis. To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 20th June 2013. Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment. Applicants are required to quote their current and expected pay. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.