Breakthrough Media Job Vacancy : Production Manager

Job description

Production Manager, East African Production

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Our Production Manager in East Africa will oversee the delivery of Breakthrough’s projects and

productions in Kenya, Somalia and the region. Their planning, organisational and leadership skills are

second-to-none and they’re confidently able to translate complex schedules and budgets into

beautiful, easy-to-understand spread sheets, call-sheets, security assessments and instructions for

the production and digital teams to follow.

They are the go-to person for all production and digital enquiries, problem solving before, during

and post delivery. They handle all company operational issues on the ground including monitoring

costs, travel, insurances, security, client briefings and reporting to the Head of Production at our

head office in London.

This is a hands-on role, which requires someone who can be assertive with good leadership skills and

the ability to adapt to various scenarios where required.

This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya with the potential of trips to other cities and countries in the

region including the UN/African Union compound in Mogadishu, Somalia. A connection with East

Africa, its culture, languages and history is preferable but not essential.

Salary, relocation and medical package to be negotiated depending on level of experience.

Main Responsibilities

 Constantly adapting and redesigning our production plans in a busy, fast-paced media and

communications environment.

 Ensuring the highest production management standards are met.

 Booking crews, organising travel and writing security assessments.

 Working alongside the client team to ensure our projects are delivered in line with

requirements.

 Managing all costs across the projects and producing regular cost reports.

 Liaising with our Head of Production and accountants in London to ensure the project is on

budget.

About This Company

Breakthrough is a communications agency and production company. We specialise in conflict

resolution, society building and countering violent extremism.

Our aim is to help clients inspire positive social change. We work for NGOs, government agencies

and inter-governmental organisations and employ about 60 staff at our offices in London, Nairobi

and Mogadishu.

We believe that media has the power to improve society and build better-informed, engaged and

tolerant local and global communities.

Our work aims to deliver this by empowering people to tackle misunderstanding, giving voice to the

hidden stories behind the headlines, and opening up honest and constructive dialogue.
Desired Skills and Experience

Skills Required

 Proficient at using Microsoft Excel.

 Exceptional proof reading and error-finding skills.

 Superb organisational skills and good with people.

 Experience of working overseas and/or hostile locations within a military environment

preferred.

 Excellent attention to detail when handling Cost Managers or Cost Centres, reporting costs

accurately and swiftly.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying for this position please send your CV and covering letter

to info@breakthroughmedia.org.

And for more info about Breakthrough Media visit us online: www.breakthroughmedia.org