Country Manager at Rwanda Corporate Staffing Services: (Deadline 12 March 2024)

Job Title: Country Manager,

Location:  Rwanda,

Industry: Media,

Salary: RWF 2,401,480 – 2,641,628
Our client is a leading publication for news and in-depth reports on business matters across the African continent. They are looking to hire a Country Manager to be based in Rwanda.

Responsibilities 

• The Head of Rwanda, oversees the development and management Rwanda bureau, and manages and oversees all aspects of the business including finance, human resources, administration, technical, and business development, programming and legal.
• The role entails the planning, development, organization and management of all aspects of the business, and playing a leadership role in Rwanda.
• Management of the day-to-day running of the Rwanda bureau,
• The position requires collaboration across departments and reports directly to the Head of East Africa.
• The Head of Rwanda shall be responsible for setting a revenue target in Rwanda, and shall be accountable to the Head of East Africa for achieving those targets set out.

Commercial/Strategy:

• Be an active participant in the formulation of the commercial strategy for Rwanda.
• Effectively guide the strategic direction and presence of the Rwanda bureau.
• Manage and control the presence in Rwanda in terms of the Company’s reputation – editorially.
• Ensure that all aspects of the business are commercially viable and are operating according to the strategic direction of the Company.
• Advise the Company on potential risks with strategies to mitigate and manage identified risks Rwanda.
• Participating in new business development efforts, leading all teams and departments in the implementation of the business development efforts. Financial:
• Maintaining and balancing all costs in line with the strategy and the approved budget of the company.
• Manage and control the allocated budget for Rwanda in conjunction with the CFO for the Group by ensuring proper approval of expenditure as needed.
• Ensure that the financial strategy of the company is implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Setting out the revenue target for Rwanda and ensuring that all costs are in alignment with such revenue target and the budget.

Editorial:

• Ensure that the Rwanda bureau adheres to the required standards set out in terms of style, presentation and coverage.
• Ensure that all editorial contributions from Rwanda are in line with the corporate presence and image of the Company.
• Manage, research, source and assign the production of daily program inserts, source guests, conduct interviews and assist the team in all aspects of news and business news coverage in Rwanda.
• Anchoring market shows as needed.
• Conducting interviews with high-profile guests.
• Moderating events when required to (report live on camera, either from the studio or from location if and when required).
• Manage and take responsibility for the editorial quality.
• Manage the daily and weekly programming and co-ordinate with the programming department in South Africa regarding the required editorial contributions from Rwanda.
• Assuring that the content, programming, image, brand and sales work is relevant, engaging, and effective.

Marketing:

• Ensure that marketing/sales opportunities are directed to relevant person in the sales team.
• Build relationships with the most influential sectors of Rwanda economy, including businesses, government and international representatives.
• Attend functions and represent the Company as necessary.
• Identify and manage relationships with key clients in Rwanda.
• Working with associates in brand planning/brand strategy to ensure that creative work is on strategy.
• Developing ideas and messages to communicate and persuade at various points of contact with the brand.
• Actively participate in the organization of corporate events and ensure that all events organized by the Company are adequately marketed across Rwanda.
• Network with potential new clients, customers, television distribution channels and corporate entities in Rwanda. Refer opportunities to the necessary sales person/s.
• Liaise with the relevant person in South Africa for any public relations related requests and queries.
• Manage the Company’s participation at events and conferences in Rwanda. 

Human Resource & Compliance:

• Manage and supervise the team, staff, personnel and employees in Rwanda.
• Manage the implementation of policies and regulations in Rwanda.
• Manage the performance of all staff members.
• Ensure that all applicable laws, including employment laws and corporate regulations are complied with.
• Provide support to the HR Department and Legal Department of the Company, with regards to employment related matters and the implementation of employment policies and other guidelines issued.
• Actively participate in the recruitment, performance management and disciplinary processes of the Rwanda bureau.
• Ensure all records with regards to employee retention, disciplinary action, performance review and other records are maintained.
• Mentoring, coaching, providing feedback, performance planning and career path development for members of the Rwanda team. Administrative/Operations:
• Submit weekly updates of issues to be addressed to the Head of East Africa.
• Submit monthly reports on sales, marketing and editorial issues for monthly management report.
• Attend staff workshops in South Africa, or any other region as informed by Management and report back to staff in Rwanda on important decisions, changes and challenges.
• No public statements to be issued without written approval from the Head of East Africa.
• Ensure that all relationships with third party service providers, clients, viewers, readers are managed.
• Keep abreast of the latest events and business news in the region and the world.
• Any other responsibility or task as assigned by the Head of East Africa as needed.

Evaluating and building upon communication strategies.

• Understanding the attitudes and behaviours of target customers.
• Fluency in major communications channels and ability to think and execute at the broadcast platform.
• Knowing the basic technical, programming possibilities of various communications channels.
• Performing allied, incidental and additional duties as assigned by the MD or Vice Chairman of the Company from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication/ Journalism or Business related field.
• Over 7 years of experience is required with 5 years in a management position preferably in the media industry.
• Experience as senior business journalist will be an added advantage
• Good understanding of East Africa market and media
• Contract management
• Quality analysis of content
• Client management
• Communications Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Strategic thinking
• Innovation and Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational and Planning Skills
• Analytical skills
• Networking skills
• Great Interpersonal Skills
• Financial Management Skill

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Country Manager-Rwanda) to [email protected] before 12th March 2024.