Technical manager
Nation Holdings Rwanda Ltd (NHRL) is a subsidiary of
Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central
Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and
serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are
seeking to enhance and consolidate our market leadership by recruiting a
dynamic, creative, self-driven and results oriented individual for the position
tenable in Kigali, Rwanda.
Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central
Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and
serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are
seeking to enhance and consolidate our market leadership by recruiting a
dynamic, creative, self-driven and results oriented individual for the position
tenable in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Technical Manager will report to the General
Manager and will be responsible for ensuring quality transmission and reception
of NHRL’s radio station 98.7 KFM.
Manager and will be responsible for ensuring quality transmission and reception
of NHRL’s radio station 98.7 KFM.
Key responsibilities:
- Plans preventive maintenance for approval and
implements the approved schedules; - Carries out corrective maintenance on the
transmission and studio equipment during breakdown ensuring that all
broadcasts are on air for 24/7/365; - Recommends ways and means of improving efficiency
(improvement maintenance) of utilisation of existing radio broadcast
equipment; - Coordinates new projects in studios &
transmitter stations. This includes coordination and management of
contractors; - Responds to internal customer trouble on
broadcast equipment; - Continuously monitors the radio signals with a
view to resolving any transmission problems arising thereof; - Predict and ensure proper stock level of spares
required; - Be available 24/7 to attend to emergencies;
- Working independently with little or no
supervision to achieve the set targets for maximum turn around for
resolution of complaints & faults.
Qualifications, experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in
telecommunications/electronics + IT or diploma from a Communication
Institute/Electronics + IT; - At least 5 years’ technical experience preferably
in broadcasting - Knowledge of Radio Transmitter systems;
- Knowledge of fm broadcast studio systems (audio
production and transmission); - Must have excellent analytical, inter-personal
and communication skills; - Solid knowledge of IT systems employed in
broadcasting (news management & automation)
This position offers excellent career growth
opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. If you meet the above
criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before
04th November 2014.
opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. If you meet the above
criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before
04th November 2014.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
