Closing Date
Jun
05
Job Ref No: KFC/CEO/2018
The Commission is seeking to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the CEO.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership by working with the Board and management team, to ensure the development of a robust local film industry and promote Kenya as the preferred destination for film production in Africa.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
In addition to the qualifications set above, candidates interested in the above position must obtain and submit with their application copies of clearance certificates/letters of good standing from the following organizations:
An attractive remunerative package, commensurate to qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with government guidelines will be offered to the successful applicant. The appointment is on a four (4) year term contract, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
The Chairman of the Board,
Kenya Film Commission,
Jumuia Place II, 2ndFloor, Lenana Road,
P. O. Box 76417-00508
Nairobi.
KFC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of required documents will not be considered.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
The Commission is seeking to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the CEO.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership by working with the Board and management team, to ensure the development of a robust local film industry and promote Kenya as the preferred destination for film production in Africa.
Responsibilities
- Fostering development, coordination and promotion of the film industry in Kenya.
- Facilitating the development and promotion of local audiovisual content.
- Establishing and administering a Film Promotion Fund
- Mobilizing resources for the Commission so as to meet its objectives
- Encouraging marketing, distribution, exhibition and dissemination of Kenyan films and television programmes
- Establishing a dynamic audiovisual archive and resource Center.
- Promoting and marketing Kenya as a premier filming destination locally and internationally.
- Facilitating the establishment of incubation centers for the industry.
- Providing liaison services with government departments on matters relating to promotion, marketing and development of the film industry.
- Developing fiscal and other incentives to promote investment in the local film industry
- Partnering, developing and creating linkages with county, national and international organizations, both public and private, to improve and facilitate investment in the film industry.
- Be the principle spokesperson for the Commission and ensure that the Commission’s mission, programmes, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to stakeholders and the public.
- Coordinating and certifying persons, associations and organizations participating in the production of film, photography, video, stills, animation, new media and related media.
- Ensuring good corporate governance in line with Commission’s core values and promoting a robust performance-driven culture.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- A Bachelor's degree from a university recognized in Kenya
- Master’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
- At least eight (8) years professional experience in the film industry
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
- Be a registered Member of a reputable Professional Body and must be in good standing with the said professional body.
- Demonstrate business, managerial, administrative and resource mobilization skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural environment.
In addition to the qualifications set above, candidates interested in the above position must obtain and submit with their application copies of clearance certificates/letters of good standing from the following organizations:
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
- Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- Credit Bureau Reference.
- Professional bodies (where applicable)
An attractive remunerative package, commensurate to qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with government guidelines will be offered to the successful applicant. The appointment is on a four (4) year term contract, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
Please submit nine (9) hard copies of your application (which should include the application letter, CV, relevant Certificates, Testimonials and copy of National ID/Passport) to a sealed recruitment box at the reception of the Kenya Film Commission, 2nd Floor, Jumuia Place, Lenana Road, Kilimani, Nairobi and send a soft copy to ceorecruitment2018@filmingkenya.com and should be received no later than 5.00pm on the Tuesday 5th June, 2018.The Chairman of the Board,
Kenya Film Commission,
Jumuia Place II, 2ndFloor, Lenana Road,
P. O. Box 76417-00508
Nairobi.
KFC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications without the relevant qualifications, copies of required documents will not be considered.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
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