Job Description:

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board for the overall management and day-to-day administration of the Board.

Specific duties and responsibilities shall entail:-

• Providing advice, interpretation, and enforcement of Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 Laws of Kenya; and Kenya Communication (Amendment) Act, 2009, Section 46 I (2) of the Act, and the subsidiary legislation made under them;
• Being the Accounting Officer of the Board;
• Reviewing existing legislation and procedures;
• Coordinating all film classification activities;
• Maintaining standards and professionalism in film classification functions;
• Liaising with professional bodies and other stakeholders in the film industry on matters related to film classification;
• Facilitating formulation and implementation of appropriate organization-wide policies, strategies, and programs to ensure that the Board pursues and achieves its mandate;
• Ensuring effective risk management of the Board and facilitating the establishment and implementation of proper internal financial management, monitoring, and control systems;
• Coordinating and preparing business-related proposals, reports, and other submissions;
• Ensuring effective communication between the Board and the management;
• Providing leadership direction and overall management of the Board by creating a conducive and motivating organization and work environment;
• Attending to Human Resource matters, including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training and development, industrial relations, effective succession management and separation;
• Ensuring continual improvement in the quality and value of services provided by the Board;
• Enhancing the organization’s image by fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Ensuring compliance with the Constitution of Kenya and any other legislation relevant to the management of the Board;
• Being the Secretary to the Board of Directors; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board in line with the Act.

Job Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Broadcast Production (Film,
• Television or Radio), Public Relations, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Law, Sociology, Public Administration, Literature, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Media Studies, Journalism, Broadcast Production (Film, Television, Radio) Public Relations, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Law,
• Sociology, Public Administration, Literature, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have fifteen (15) years of work experience, at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in Senior Management;
• Have a Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
• Have valid membership to a recognized professional body;
• Have Proficiency in computer applications;
• Have Demonstrated a good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and Vision 2030 and other
• Government policies about the Board’s mandate;
• Have fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.