The Standard Group comprises of The Standard Newspapers, Game
Yetu, The County Weekly, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think
Outdoor Services.
Support Engineers
Key Responsibilities
- Triage, resolve,
document and, if necessary, escalate ICT support requests to assure timely
resolution and accurate record keeping.
- Maintain Help
Desk records and provide monthly reports of Help Desk activity and
resolution.
- Schedules daily
work based on Help Desk requests and preventative maintenance needs.
- Maintain an
accurate inventory of computers and software in Help Desk.
- Assure complete
and accurate records of support and ICT inventory.
- Provide initial
on-site computer troubleshooting.
- Unpacks,
configures, inventories, images, and installs new computer peripherals.
- Installs and
tests software updates as directed.
- Maintains ICT
Department storage areas securely and orderly.
- Schedules and
performs preventive maintenance on computer systems.
- Maintains
up-to-date documentation in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Participate in
end-user events, as appropriate, i.e. client training.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must have a
Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related
discipline.
- Cisco Certified
Network Associate (CCNA) and/or Microsoft Certified IT Professional
(MCITP) will be an added advantage.
- Must have at
least 2 years experience in ICT support.
- Knowledge of
Microsoft Windows operating system, Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Office
suite.
- Experience with
computer hardware, printers, Video Projectors etc.
- Knowledge of
structured cabling and networked environments.
- Must be
self-driven, not more than 35 years of age and must have well developed
verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in
high demanding user support environment such as call center will be an
added advantage.
- Ability to work
in a fast-paced, forward looking and rapidly growing media house.
- You must be a
person of high Integrity, innovative, a team player, good people skills,
analytical skills and communication skills.
Business Systems Analysts
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and
maintain Finance System, Human Capital Management Systems, Application
selection and deployment and associated systems uptime to very high
standards.
- Manage and
maintain Database Management Systems. Experience in Oracle and Ms SQL
Server.
- Management and
planning of business solutions and security.
- Reduce issue
execution and resolution time for change requests and support calls.
- Ensure
redundancy tests are carried out and documented as required by the ICT
policy.
- Ensure
preventative maintenance is carried out on business systems associated
hardware and software as required by the ICT policy.
- Ensure backups
for all systems under your care are carried out and tested as per policy.
- Enforce SLA5
with suppliers.
- Spearhead
Continuous system improvements throughout the organization.
- Maintain
integrity of access levels and logins.
Qualifications & Experience
- Must have a
Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related
discipline.
- Must possess
deep understanding in business solutions and database systems.
- Must have at
least 3 years experience in management of advanced business solutions or
ERP. Experience in Oracle Financials, Microsoft Dynamics or SAP will be an
added advantage.
- Proven
experience in project management and certification in the same will be an
added advantage.
- Must be
self-driven, not more than 35 years of age and must have well developed
verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in
high demanding user support environment such as call center will be an
added advantage.
- Ability to work
in a fast-paced, forward looking and rapidly growing media house.
- You must be a
person of high Integrity, innovative, a team player, good people skills,
analytical skills and communication skills.
Senior Graphic Designer - Broadcast
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely
with the multi-disciplinary broadcast design team.
- Assist the Designers
in origination, creation, execution, maintenance and enhancement of the
KTN brand & on air visuals.
- In partnership
with various client departments, the candidate will be involved in
ideation, origination & creation on-air visuals as well as management
of various design & re-design projects.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree
- Minimum of 3
years’ experience. Knowledge and practice on the ORAD platform will be an
added advantage
- Wide experience
in broadcast visual sytle guidelines.
- Good knowledge
on 3D studio Max and/or Maxon Cinema 4D & after Effects.
- Good knowledge
of Broadcast pipelines & design
- Can demonstrate
project management through accomplished visual project design or redesign
portfolio
- Has managed at
least two people
- Can originate
and manage broadcast visual style guidelines
If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet
the challenges, visit our websitewww.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to
browse through the current openings/vacancies and apply not later than
February 2013.
Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer.
