Organization : CNBC Africa /ABN 360
Contact Name : Angelique Isaiah
Vacancy Title : Bureau Representative
Contact Name : Angelique Isaiah
Vacancy Title : Bureau Representative
Application Deadline : 12 November 2012
Application Email : hr@abn360.com
Job Category : Business
Layout : Standard
Terms and Conditions : Yes
Job Description :
ABN 360 offers a holistic approach
to telling Africa’s business story – first. With much-esteemed international
brands such as CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa providing a broadcast and print
platform respectively, the ABN 360 conglomerate is on a drive to strengthen its
presence on the African continent. The business development division has an
opportunity for a Bureau Representative to manage, develop, organize and
oversee all aspects of the business in the Rwandan region.
to telling Africa’s business story – first. With much-esteemed international
brands such as CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa providing a broadcast and print
platform respectively, the ABN 360 conglomerate is on a drive to strengthen its
presence on the African continent. The business development division has an
opportunity for a Bureau Representative to manage, develop, organize and
oversee all aspects of the business in the Rwandan region.
The principal responsibilities of
the Bureau Manager are to:
the Bureau Manager are to:
Assist with set-up and smooth
running of the Rwandan Bureau, including the editorial, financial,
administrative function.
Manage and take responsibility for the editorial quality.
Manage the implementation of policies.
Lead ABN 360/CNBC Africa’s presence in Rwanda in terms of the channel’s
reputation – editorially.
Ensure the best possible coverage for the Rwandan business community and stock
exchange participants
Ensure that the Rwanda bureau adheres to the standards set out by ABN 360/CNBC
Africa in terms of style, presentation and coverage.
Identify and manage relationships with third party service providers in Rwanda.
Liaise daily and weekly with the programming department of ABN 360/CNBC Africa
based in Sandton, South Africa, regarding editorial contributions from Rwanda.
Submit weekly updates of issues to be addressed to the ABN EXCO meetings in
Johannesburg.
Submit monthly reports on sales, marketing and editorial issues for ABN’s
monthly management report.
Network with potential new clients, customers, television distribution channels
and corporate entities in Rwanda.
Manage sales staff to achieve annual sales targets in conjunction with the
sales department.
Attend functions and represent ABN 360/CNBC Africa when necessary.
Attend staff workshops in South Africa and report back to staff in Rwanda on
important decisions, changes and challenges.
Liaise with the Marketing Department in Johannesburg for any public relations
related requests and queries.
Keep ABN 360/CNBC Africa – Johannesburg office updated on the latest
developments in Rwanda that is of interest or may have an impact on ABN 360/CNBC
Africa.
Provide support to the HR Department of ABN 360/CNBC Africa – Johannesburg with
regard to employment related managers and the implementation of employment
policy and other guidelines issued.
Facilitate external communication strategies after approval from the MD. No
public statements to be issued without written approval from the MD.
Manage ABN 360/CNBC Africa’s participation at events and conferences in Rwanda.
Update knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.
Keep abreast of the latest events and business news in the region and the
world.
Any other responsibility or task as assigned by the MD and GM as the need
arises.
running of the Rwandan Bureau, including the editorial, financial,
administrative function.
Manage and take responsibility for the editorial quality.
Manage the implementation of policies.
Lead ABN 360/CNBC Africa’s presence in Rwanda in terms of the channel’s
reputation – editorially.
Ensure the best possible coverage for the Rwandan business community and stock
exchange participants
Ensure that the Rwanda bureau adheres to the standards set out by ABN 360/CNBC
Africa in terms of style, presentation and coverage.
Identify and manage relationships with third party service providers in Rwanda.
Liaise daily and weekly with the programming department of ABN 360/CNBC Africa
based in Sandton, South Africa, regarding editorial contributions from Rwanda.
Submit weekly updates of issues to be addressed to the ABN EXCO meetings in
Johannesburg.
Submit monthly reports on sales, marketing and editorial issues for ABN’s
monthly management report.
Network with potential new clients, customers, television distribution channels
and corporate entities in Rwanda.
Manage sales staff to achieve annual sales targets in conjunction with the
sales department.
Attend functions and represent ABN 360/CNBC Africa when necessary.
Attend staff workshops in South Africa and report back to staff in Rwanda on
important decisions, changes and challenges.
Liaise with the Marketing Department in Johannesburg for any public relations
related requests and queries.
Keep ABN 360/CNBC Africa – Johannesburg office updated on the latest
developments in Rwanda that is of interest or may have an impact on ABN 360/CNBC
Africa.
Provide support to the HR Department of ABN 360/CNBC Africa – Johannesburg with
regard to employment related managers and the implementation of employment
policy and other guidelines issued.
Facilitate external communication strategies after approval from the MD. No
public statements to be issued without written approval from the MD.
Manage ABN 360/CNBC Africa’s participation at events and conferences in Rwanda.
Update knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.
Keep abreast of the latest events and business news in the region and the
world.
Any other responsibility or task as assigned by the MD and GM as the need
arises.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
4 – 7 years in a similar role
Editorial experience 60%
Commercial experience 40%
4 – 7 years in a similar role
Editorial experience 60%
Commercial experience 40%
Qualification:
Business management qualification
advantageous
Business management qualification
advantageous
