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• Steer the design and execution of the
  Company’s strategy and direction with clear milestones and measures of
  success
• Manage the company’s Executive team in
  delivery and implementation of strategic objectives
• Avail and manage MPL’s resources both
  financial and physical, to drive the execution of business objectives
• Guide the activities, processes and
  productivity of the Company to meet performance goals a objectives.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships
  and alliances with stakeholders in the industry such as government,
  shareholders, suppliers and customers
• Spearhead the company’s mission to
  Educate, Inform and Entertain the nation in a sustainable manner
• Develop and implement a performance driven
  organizational culture that motivates staff
• Establish regular business performance
  monitoring and reporting with remedial actions where necessary
• Steer the development of new products and
  innovative ideas for business growth Minimum requirements

• The ideal candidate for the MPL Managing
  Director should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a business related field and a
  Master’s qualification in business management will be an added advantage.
• At least 15 years’ work experience, 5 of
  which should be in a senior leadership role
• Proven and demonstrated leadership skills
• Evidence of previous involvement in
  strategic planning, development and implementation
• Significant experience in managing
  government relations
• Past experience in Journalism or in the
  Media Industry will be an added advantage

• Competency in strategy formulation and
  execution
• Excellent communication skills oral and
  written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High standards of integrity, with a clean
  track record
• Ability to influence
• Strong Business acumen
• Excellent organizational and planning
  skills
• Highly organized with ability to multitask
• Assertive, proactive and diligent with
  commitment to high standards of service delivery
• Creative and innovative, with a forward
  thinking approach
• Ability to prioritize, organize own
  workload and manage projects to completion
• Possess the ability to work well under
  pressure and with tight time constraints
• Working knowledge of the country relevant
  legislation

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