CNBC Africa /ABN 360 Rwanda Bureau Representative

Organization : CNBC Africa /ABN 360

Contact Name : Angelique Isaiah

Vacancy Title : Bureau Representative

Application Deadline : 12 November 2012

Application Email : hr@abn360.com

Job Category : Business

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.

The principal responsibilities of 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• 4 - 7 years in a similar role
• Editorial experience 60%
• Commercial experience 40%
• Qualification:
• Business management qualification advantageous