ORINFOR 8 Various Jobs Vacancies in Kigali, Rwanda

RWANDA
INFORMATION OFFICE (ORINFOR)

P.0 BOX. 83
KIGALI

Tel : 576540

Fax : 576185

OFFICE OF THE
DIRECTOR GENERAL
 

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Do you have what
it takes to change the face of Rwandan broadcasting for the better? 

The Board of
Directors and Management at ORINFOR are preparing for the promulgation of the
Rwanda Broadcast Agency law. It will establish a new national broadcasting
origination, focused on delivering a level of excellence and service in the
broadcasting industry. During this period of change and preparing for the
launch phase of RBA, a team of exceptionally talented and highly motivated
broadcast professionals are sought by ORINFOR to lead the changes and deliver
high quality television, radio and on-line programme content. 

The new ORINFOR
senior staff will need to show aptitude to manage complex and fast moving
operations. They will have proven ability in their specific area of
expertise, already displaying the ability to deliver productions to a high
quality, on time and within budget. The posts advertised require individuals
who are decision-makers, self-starters and able to produce award winning
content to international standards. 

RBA is to be
Rwanda’s new public broadcaster and will demand managers with high ethical
standards, a knowledge of what is needed by Rwandan audiences and an ability
to manage teams of professional staff. 

All applications
should be addressed to the Director General of ORINFOR from those with
commercial media and other relevant skills in media, advertising/marketing or
the creative industries. It is expected that RBA will generate much of its
own income in the future and therefore applicants should have knowledge of
managing budgets and generating income. 

Applications must
be delivered by hand to: ORINFOR Headquarters, Kigali City, Closing Date for
Applications: By 5pm, Friday 28th June, 2013 

Job Positions:

1)
Director of Television:

Key
Responsibilities

• Direct
  program staff to develop and produce content that is popular for Rwandan
  audiences, attracts advertising and can be assessed as popular using
  established methods of monitoring viewers approval.
• Build
  a weekly and season based (quarterly) programme schedule for the
  channel. It must be marketable to local advertisers and sponsors and
  prove attractive to the Rwanda audience.
• Commitment
  to delivering high quality Rwandan made television programmes. They
  should cover a variety of genre, including, but not limited to factual
  based current affairs series, entertainment shows, sports coverage,
  children’s programming and content that addresses and supports the
  development needs of the country.
• Safe
  guard the Editorial line of RBA; ensure that all on-air staff and
  producers understand and apply the editorial standards established by
  the RBA editorial guidelines.
• Ensure
  the values of the public service broadcaster, as described in the RBA
  law and detailed in the agency’s policies and guidelines are adhered to
  and when appropriate, defended. The role requires advocacy skills, to
  effectively communicate to a wide range of people, including those in positions
  of influence. All news operations must adhere to the principles
  established for a public broadcaster.
• Provide
  insight, advice and information to the board and DG as required
• Prepare,
  monitor and evaluate all entertainment based programmes, music shows,
  chat shows and on-air competitions. The design of the output must be
  evidence- based and relate to empirical research that informs on what
  viewers like and the profile of viewers at different periods of the
  broadcast cycle.
• Put
  in place and approve production of programmes to be aired on the
  national television channel and to monitor their implementation in
  accordance with the editorial policy.
• Commission
  Rwandan made programmes from commercial producers, so as to increase the
  number and quality of content aired on the national channel. Manage a
  team of commissioners who can support the acquisition of new programmes,
  ensuring the quality of productions accords with international standards
  and is relevant to the interests of Rwandans.
• Work
  Closely with the senior marketing and sales executives to increase
  income on TV.
• Monitor
  how live talk shows are aired on TV; ensure that shows attract loyal and
  identifiable audiences. The objective is to market each show and each
  area of the show in a popular manner. Direct producers and show
  presenters on how to increase audience size and increase revenues linked
  to each show.
• Establish
  a system to safe guard the national channel from infractions by on-air
  staff and to have plans in place to address inadvertent or deliberate
  mis-use of the channel’s output.
• Plan
  and provide training as needed for staff.
• Create
  a baseline survey that indicates what type of programmes the audience
  wishes to see and develop schedules and programme concepts that are
  designed to effectively and quickly increase audience numbers and
  loyalty. To maintain a schedule of audience surveys, as agreed with the
  Marketing Director, DG and DDG.
• Ensure
  the budget provided for TV is maintained and provide controls to avoid
  over spend and establish means to increase revenues in conjunction with
  the marketing and sales department.
• Assist
  directors or other senior staff members to support the efficiency and
  quality of ORINFOR/RBA;

Minimum
Qualifications:

At least a
University Degree in any field with 5 years experience in managing a
commercial TV station or a track-record on TV production and programming.

2)
Director of Radio:

Key
Responsibilities

• Oversee
  the overall operation of the National Radio, 5 community radios, one
  entertainment station and one parliamentary station and ensure they
  adhere to the editorial policy. To support the design and delivery of
  new productions for these stations and any other new operations as maybe
  launched.
• Coordinate
  all content across the different radio stations, including the provision
  of the news services, production of entertainment and factual programmes
  and support all marketing/advertising activities. Ensure synergies are
  exploited to the benefit of the audience and to deliver the most cost
  effective and integrated system of radio output possible.
• Develop
  and oversee the launch of new radio programmes. Ensure that existing
  content is delivered to the highest quality possible and where necessary
  introduce new content, source new ideas and hire new production and presentation
  staff. Ensure all staff adhere to brand requirements of the RBA and that
  all station identities and marketing profiles are effectively designed
  and promoted.
• Prepare,
  monitor and evaluate all entertainment-based programs, music shows, chat
  shows and on-air competitions. The design of the output must be
  evidenced based and relate to empirical research that informs on what
  listeners like and the profile of listeners at different periods of the
  broadcast cycle. Best judgment is also required, and there should be
  evidence that broadcast leadership can be provided by the post holder.
• Put
  in place and approve news and production programmes, to be aired on all
  the radio stations and monitor their implementation.
• Ensure
  the values of the public service broadcaster, as described in the RBA
  law and detailed in the agency’s policies and guidelines are adhered to
  and when appropriate, defended. The mile requires advocacy skills, to
  effectively communicate to a wide range of people, including those in
  positions of influence. All news operations must adhere to the
  principles established for a public broadcaster.
• Provide
  insight, advice and information to the board and DG as required.
• Safe
  guard the Editorial line of RBA on all of its radio outlets; ensure that
  all on-air staff and producers understand and apply the editorial
  standards established the RBA editorial guidelines.
• Work
  closely with the senior marketing and sales executives so as to increase
  income on all radio stations. Direct programme staff to develop and
  produce content that attracts advertising and can be assessed as
  popular, using established methods of monitoring listener approval and
  numbers.
• Monitor
  how live talk shows are aired on radio; ensure that shows attract loyal
  and identifiable audiences. The objective is to market each show and
  each area of the show in a popular manner. Direct producers and show
  presenters on how to increase audience size and increase revenues linked
  to each show.
• Establish
  a system to safe guard the stations from infractions by on-air staff and
  to have plans in place to address inadvertent or deliberate mis-use of
  stations output.
• Plan
  and provide for training as needed for all staff..
• Create
  a baseline survey that indicates what type of programmes the audience
  wishes to see and develop schedules and programme concepts that are
  designed to effectively and quickly increase audience numbers and
  loyalty. To maintain a schedule of audience surveys, as agreed with the
  Marketing Director, DG and DDG.
• To
  provide regular analysis and direction on audience likes and dislikes,
  so as to increase popularity and relevance of the stations’ output.
• Ensure
  the budget provided for Radio is maintained and provide controls to
  avoid over spend and establish means to increase revenues in conjunction
  with the marketing and sales department.
• Assist
  directors or other senior staff members to support the efficiency and
  quality of ORINFOR/RBA;
• Perform
  any other duty assigned by the line-manager.

Minimum
Qualifications:

At least a
University Degree in any field with 5 years experience in managing a
commercial Radio station or a track-record on Radio production and
programming.

3)
Director of News

Key
Responsibilities

• Provide
  sound editorial judgment with respect to the RBA editorial policy and
  direct newsroom staff accordingly.
• Coordinate
  activities of all news operations in an effective manner so that all
  radio, TV and on-line news output is produced to internationally accept
  standards, is competitive with other services (at home and abroad) and
  maintains the reputation of RBA as Rwanda’s primer broadcaster and most
  popular news service;
• Ensure
  the values of the public service broadcaster, as described in the RBA
  Bill and detailed in the agency’s policies and guidelines are adhered to
  and when appropriated defended. The role requires advocacy skills, to
  effectively communicate to a wide range of individuals and to people
  with influence. All news operations must adhere to the principles
  established for a public broadcaster.
• Provide
  insight, advice and information to the board and DG as required. Offer
  guidance and assessment of news agendas to senior managers, including
  the Director General (Editor in Chief). Keep the DG abreast of all
  sensitive news issues that may impact on the good name of RBA.
• Organize
  and chair daily multi-media news meetings, and manage news-gathering
  resources efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Ensure
  that all news operations operate to an agreed budget so that news
  productions provide national coverage in a cost effective manner, as
  stipulated by the directors and DG, and from time to time make
  adjustments so that facilities and services do not exceed budget.
• Select
  news items for broadcast; to do so efficiently and throughout the day
  the post holder is expected to select qualified, capable and ethical
  editorial staff to produce the news. Establish a team of senior editors
  and producers to ensure the quality of the news content meets
  international standards; that all editorial decision accord with the
  values contained in the RBA’s Editorial guidelines and within any other
  regulations or directives created to govern the quality of the public
  service news provider.
• Final
  edited versions of all news items should be effectively monitored and
  the post holder must oversee this process.
• Set
  and enforcing deadlines; ensure key staff are assigned duties to
  maintain these requirements.
• Regularly
  meet with news-makers, individuals of influence, experts and
  international counterparts, so as to build the reputation, relevance and
  ability to act fast to news events.
• To
  promote regional and international coordination to increase news sources
  and improve the image of the RBA regionally and internationally.
• Maintain
  effective contact with sub editors about the status of their work; to
  oversee all output on all forms of media produced by the RBA. To assign
  qualified and experienced staff to manage news output for radio,
  television and on-line services.
• Establish
  a news/marketing team who regularly assess the opportunities to increase
  revenue in accordance with RBA policies, around news output. To chair a
  marketing news committee, that is directed to ensure newsroom activities
  are reviewed for revenue generating potentials.
• Establish
  with the DG a strategy to produce news content that increases audiences,
  particularly in the television and on-line services, and develops
  national and international revenues for the content.
• Assist
  directors or other senior staff members to support the efficiency and
  quality of ORINFOR/RBA;
• Ensure
  that broadcast items conform with the editorial line of the agency;
  ensure that all editorial staff understand and can work to those
  editorial principles. Check that staff have received instruction and
  where necessary refresher courses in maintaining editorial standards
• Create
  and update an annual news schedule; this to be further described in
  monthly, weekly and daily schedules so that the best use of resources
  can be directed to the most important news and current affairs
  programming.

Minimum
Qualifications:

A University
degree in Journalism, Communication or any related field with at least 5
years experience in running a 24 hr newsroom.

4)
TV Programmes Manager.

Key
Responsibilities

• Supervise
  all employees in his department on a regular basis,
• Preview
  and evaluate local, unsolicited independent, regional and International
  television programs to determine appropriateness for RTV usage,
• Ensure
  program quality for Broadcast by deciding whether program tape or film
  is technically acceptable,
• Participate
  in program acquisition by recommending suitable programs for purchase,
• Prepare
  and update weekly/monthly program schedule by establishing program
  availability and determining the best time to air,
• Respond
  to viewers’ questions, comments and/or complaints regarding Television
  programming/ scheduling.
• Prepare
  and maintain various departmental reports for submittal to supervisor
  such as program evaluations, and preparation of audience research
  information; prepare and respond to various surveys such as program
  rating surveys,
• Coordinate
  broadcast traffic and logging activities as it relates to program
  scheduling,
• Develop
  alternatives to planned schedule, authorizes last minute changes and
  replaces material,
• Participate
  in the development of station goals, policies and procedures,
• Operate
  computer in order to maintain and update the program, schedule
• Confer
  with marketing department to discuss content of programs scheduled to
  air, determine which programs to promote.

Minimum
Qualifications:

A University
degree in Journalism, Communication or any related field with at least 5
years experience in programs production or creative design.

Also sought are
applicants for the following key posts. The successful candidates will
display a thorough knowledge of their own area of expertise, with an
established track record in delivering exceptional results and a background
in launching or re-launching a nationwide public institution or company. The
ability to provide clear commercial guidance and demonstrate excellent
planning skills and aptitude to deliver results above the average are all
essential. In addition, the post holders will have significant knowledge of
government based procedures and can direct reporting responsibilities to a
high standard.

5)
Advisor to the DG: Business Development Strategist.

Key
Responsibilities

• Lead
  a team of Business Executives/ staff to maximize all sales
  opportunities, proactively create new opportunities to achieve and
  exceed sales targets.
• Play
  role in development and implementation of our business development plan
  and providing input into strategic business growth and improvement
  decisions.
• Identify
  and develop new products and business opportunities with identified key
  target agents
• Create
  and manage an annual business development plan.
• Proactively
  identify new and different business opportunities to provide increased
  sales.
• Design
  an effective system to ensure the team provide accurate reports on
  existing and new business opportunities
• Undertake
  a commission review on an annual basis to ensure sales reflect
  commission levels
• Assist
  in the development of the annual budget and ensure all expenses are
  managed,
• Develop
  a strong sales culture and create mechanisms to ensure seamless
  communication within the department
• Develop
  sales targets for each team member and design and implement an incentive
  structure that meets the needs of both the business and the employee
• Develop
  training plans to educate and motivate the employees of the institution
  to perform at their most profitable level.
• Regularly
  evaluate systems and processes to ensure that maximum efficiency is
  achieved.

Minimum
Qualifications:

A University degree
in Business administration, marketing or any related field with at least 5
years experience in Broadcast Business environment.

6)
Director of Finance.

Key
Responsibilities

• Develop
  and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that
  are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted
  accounting principles (GAAP),
• Undertake
  ad hoc financial analysis from time to time to assist Management in
  evaluating profitability of income streams, and potential for cost
  efficiencies;
• Manage
  budget process & consolidation, including periodic re-forecasts;
• Develop,
  implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting
  policies and procedures;
• Prepare
  all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the
  Board’s Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary;
• Document
  and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for’ all
  financial transactions;
• Develop
  and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts
  payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash;
• Manage
  the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy;
• Oversee
  the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, Plan
  and deliver promotional events that effectively develop the profile of
  the RBA and payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty
  cash;
• Manage
  the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy;
• Oversee
  the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger,
  accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll;
• Manage
  the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly
  recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate;
• Manage
  ORINFOR’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
• Process
  and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time;
• Establish
  guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual
  budget in consultation with the Director General and budget officer;
• Continuous
  review of all finance policies & internal control procedures.

Minimum
Qualifications:

University degree
in Finance or Accounting with 5years experience in related field.

7)
Sales and Marketing manager:

Key
responsibilities;

• Skills
  to think creatively and generate original ideas which produce revenue
  within the media sales and marketing strategy designed by the Sales and
  Marketing Manager and approved by the DG and Directors. To provide
  guidance and support to the DG and DDG in the design of an annual fundraising
  plan.
• To
  establish income targets in coordination with senior executives and
  provide information and guidance to prepare annual plans.
• Lead
  from the front — by inspiring the sales and marketing team with proven
  sales abilities. The team must look up to the Marketing Manager’s skills
  and track record. Be assertive and challenge convention, so that new
  sales, marketing and sponsorship deals can be effectively harnessed to
  increase revenues for RBA.
• Create
  a positive, competitive and ambitious environment for the sales and
  marketing team, creating a spirit that drives exceptional sales targets
  and rewards over achievement. To be decisive in all aspects of delivery,
  while providing an intelligent and strategic approach to planning new
  business.
• Plan and
  deliver promotional events that effectively develop the profile of the
  RBA and increase sales opportunities. Build close relationships that are
  beneficial for RBA with key clients to leverage greater income from
  long-term and strategic sales deals.
• Understand
  and support the public service ethos of RBA. Have a track record in
  building new business in East Africa, with a proven i experience as,a
  successful sales and marketing executive. Display high eth4cal
  standards.
• Having
  experience in the media, creative industries and Marketing sectors,
  provide a sound evaluation of the sales and marketing environment in
  Rwanda, creating sales offerings and packages that exploit opportunities
  to the most effective.
• Have
  the ability to build new business and income for RBA in the Rwandan
  context, understanding what tools will be needed to establish
  information, gain new clients and provide intelligence on the habits,
  needs and interests of audiences across the country. Build a profile of
  potential core clients while also expanding the opportunity to attract
  smaller, first time broadcast advertisers.
• Oversee
  and direct marketing staff so that targets are met; organise the sales
  and marketing team so that the best individuals are selected and
  encouraged to perform within the demands of the annual plans.
• To
  create incentive packages for all sales and marketing staff, with the
  approval of the senior management team, so that incentives are provided
  in sufficient amounts to meet or exceed agreed targets.

Minimum
Qualifications:

At least a
University Degree in Business administration, marketing or any related field
with 3 years experience in marketing.

8)
Head of Procurement:

Key
responsibilities

• Prepare
  annual procurement plan for the Institution;
• Establish
  annually the consolidated list of needs and ensure its implementation in
  a timely and efficient manner;
• Establish
  service contracts for buildings and equipment maintenance of the
  institution;
• Act
  as Secretary of Internal Tender Committee, and file the tender
  documents;
• Supply
  at best cost units of the institution in furniture, materials and
  necessary equipment for the smooth running of their activities;
• Prepare
  procurement documents and ensure their timely submission and approval by
  the Internal Tender Committee and RPPA where necessary;
• Handle
  procurement of goods & services and works for the institution while
  ensuring compliance with the national procurement guidelines and
  procedures;
• Monitor
  the inventory and stores levels to ensure timely procurement of
  consumables;
• Make
  periodical reports on consumption of stationary and other equipment used
  by each unit;
• Give
  annual information on consumption of supplies for the provisional budget
  of the institution;

Minimum
Qualifications:

University degree
in Management, Law, Business Administration, Public administration, or any
other related field with 3years experience In Procurement.

How
to apply

If you think you
have the character and experience to work in this demanding environment,
please visit www.orinfor.gov.rw/akazi and
complete the application form, including your detailed CV duly signed by the
applicant, photocopies of Rwandan National ID or passport, degrees and/or diplomas,
three professional references and a 150 word description outlining your
suitability for the post. Please put the post title on the application.
Candidates will be requested to show the original documents before any final
decision is made. 

Applications
should be addressed to: The Director General of ORINFOR, P.O BOX 83, Kigali 

Closing Date for
Applications: By 5pm, Friday 28th June, 2013. 

NB:

• Application
without all the above requirements will not be considered.

• Application
materials will not be returned.

• Please note that
only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted.

Kigali, on 4th
June 2013

ASIIMWE Arthur

Director
General