Chief Executive Officer Job Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB)

Responsibilities

• 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 programmes 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 quality and value of services provided by the Board;
• Enhancing the organization’s image by fostering corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Ensuring compliance with the Constitution of Kenya and any other legislation relevant in 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.

Qualifications

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 in relation to the Board’s mandate;
• Have fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
   

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How To Apply

Interested persons who meet the requirements are advised to send their applications through the address provided below or hand deliver to our Head Quarter office, citing the reference number of the position applied for.

Chairperson
Kenya Film Classification Board
Uchumi House, 15th Floor
P.O. Box 44226-00100
Nairobi

• All applications should be accompanied by a Cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae, copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials and a National Identity Card.
• Upon offer of employment the successful candidate must present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing the following documents:
  • A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  •  A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI);
  • A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  • A valid Clearance Certificate from an accredited Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and
  • A valid Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• All applications should reach the Board by close of business on or before 25th November 2024.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.