Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is a State Corporation established
vide Legal Notice No. 10 of 2005.
The Commission, whose vision is to be the reputed film partner
of choice, is mandated to promote Kenya as a centre of excellence in film
production.
KFC has exciting career opportunities and now seeks to recruit
self-motivated, dynamic and result-oriented persons to fill the following
senior positions:
Legal Services Manager
Job Ref: KFC/LSM/2012
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will ensure delivery of the KFC's legal services framework, contract administration, compliance with legal, regulatory legislation and provides advice to management, staff and Board of Directors on legal issues affecting the Commission.
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will ensure delivery of the KFC's legal services framework, contract administration, compliance with legal, regulatory legislation and provides advice to management, staff and Board of Directors on legal issues affecting the Commission.
Job Profile:
- Formulate
and implement strategies on risk management, litigation, records and
assets management.
- Provide
legal services to the Board of Directors of the Commission and Board
Committees and other management Committees.
- Ensure
compliance by the Commission of relevant statutory and regulatory
requirements relevant to its business.
- Safeguard
Commission’s interests and ensure that they are adequately defended before
the Courts either through internal legal resource or use of appointed
external Commission lawyers.
- Provide
advice to the management of the Commission on all legal, regulatory and
contractual matters affecting the operations, business interest or assets
of the Commission, including industrial matters.
- Draft
and review of contracts and agreements and Commission statutes and rules
to ensure that they adequately protect the Commission’s interests.
- Auditing
the quality of court presentation from external advocates and providing
liaison with external advocates and advisers.
- To
maintain highest level of confidentiality concerning the sensitive
,strategic and integral legal & other information, decisions and
developments taking place at the commission.
- Review
and approval of Commission contracts and agreements and identifying
opportunities for efficiencies and improvements.
- Draw,
peruse, complete and interpret legal documents on behalf of the Commission
and its subsidiaries / affiliates.
- Performing
any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications:
- A
Law degree from a recognized university
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Law (KSL)
- A
Masters degree in Law will be an added advantage.
- Must
have a current advocate’s Practicing Certificate
- Member
of Law Society of Kenya
- Self-motivation
and ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision.
- Proficiency
in computer packages
- Possess
strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
- Key
strategic and negotiation skills with a strong background of managing
teams are essential.
- Superior
technical knowledge, at least seven (7) years experience in a similar
position, preferably in the public sector.
Legal Officer I
Job Ref: KFC/LOI /2012
Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer the incumbent will participate in provision and facilitation of legal and support the commission secretarial services.
Job Profile
Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer the incumbent will participate in provision and facilitation of legal and support the commission secretarial services.
Job Profile
- Maintenance
of office records that are legal related
- Assist
in drafting proposal of new film laws and amendments of the existing ones
for the promotion of the film industry
- Nurture
the section competencies and promoting a working environment that
optimizes individual and team potential.
- Draft
and review of contracts and agreements and Commission statutes and rules
to ensure that they adequately protect the Commission’s interests.
- Keep
track on new legislation and advise the Commission accordingly.
- Assist
in the developing legal agreements such as film funding agreements
between the Commission and its partners and stakeholders as may be
directed by the Senior Legal Officer
- Assist
in the implementation of legal policies to ensure that the Commission
complies with all applicable statutory requirements and related codes of
regulations
- Assisting
in drafting of co-production treaties between Kenya and Film Commissions
in other Countries
- Any
other duty as may be delegated by the Senior Legal Officer
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Law (KSL)
- Member
of Law Society of Kenya
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Discretion
when dealing with confidential information
- Proficiency
in computer application packages
- At
least five (5) years experience in a legal field
Human Resources Officer I
Job Ref: KFC/HROI/2012
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Officer the incumbent will be responsible for HR information management and assisting in the implementation of HR programs
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Officer the incumbent will be responsible for HR information management and assisting in the implementation of HR programs
Job Profile:
- Plan,
coordinate and monitor staff capacity building/training initiatives for
the Commission.
- Manage
and monitor the performance management system.
- Prepare
quarterly and annual performance management reports.
- Ensure
proper implementation of computer-based Human Resources Management
Information Systems
- Responsible
for maintenance of staff data base and records, ensuring confidentiality
of data therein.
- Responsible
for implementation of HR work plans, and generation of quarterly report
- Responsible
for payroll administration with regard to the appropriate statutory and
non-statutory deductions
- Management
of staff benefits scheme including medical, personal loan, car loan, etc.
- Coordinates
personnel issues such as leave schedules, and keeping records of the same;
coordinate staff welfare activities
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time
Required Qualifications:
- Degree
in business administration/social sciences/any relevant field
- Higher
Diploma in Human Resources, or related field
- Experience
in public sector performance contracting process
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills
- Able
to quickly understand complex problems and devise effective solutions.
- Strong
interpersonal skills.
- Must
be proactive and able to work under pressure.
- At
least three (3) years experience in a similar role.
Film Industry Development Officer I
Job Ref: KFC/FIDOI /2012
Reporting to the Senior Film Industry Development Officer, the job holder will manage various film development programmes.
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Senior Film Industry Development Officer, the job holder will manage various film development programmes.
Job Profile:
- Ensure
development and maintenance of a database of local film makers,
practitioners and all service providers in the film industry
- Organizing
and coordinating film industry events such as film launch and outdoor
movies among others
- Assist
in management of the Commission’s Resource Centre with a selection of
Kenyan produced films/videos
- Gathering
information on topical film issues
- Identifying
suitable locations for film shooting in order to advise the industry
appropriately
- Providing
assistance to individual film makers to document their own collections
- Identifying
probable development partners.
- Organizing
special events on the work of the Kenyan filmmakers and disseminating
information on films and filmmakers in Kenya
- Keeping
custody of both historical and current film data and disseminating the
information to the industry practitioners and other interested parties.
- Ensure
documentation of KFC film industry development programs
- Assisting
the Senior Film Industry Development Officer in overseeing KFC film
industry programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor
degree in Film production, Mass Communication , Journalism or a related
social science
- Post
graduate qualifications in Project Management will be an added advantage
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability
to analyze and solve problems
- Report
writing skills
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision
- Proficiency
in computer application packages
- At
least three (3) years experience in a similar position
Systems Support Officer I
Job Ref: KFC/SSOI/2012
Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer the job holder will ensure provision of efficient computer information systems and services in order to improve work effectiveness and productivity
Job Profile
Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer the job holder will ensure provision of efficient computer information systems and services in order to improve work effectiveness and productivity
Job Profile
- Ensure
the effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all
software packages in use (commercial, corporate or internally developed).
- Maintain
the Commissions web presence by posting new content in a timely manner and
archiving outdated content
- To
provide technical support and advice to all users and solving technical
problems.
- Monitors
the effectiveness and reliability of all hardware forming the computer
network and accessories.
- Set
up computers on the network system, and trains all users in equipment use
and basic maintenance, and network operations.
- Conducts
server operating system performance analysis, evaluates levels of systems
operations and devises measures to improve overall performance.
- Setting
up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues.
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualification
- Bachelor
Information Technology/Computer Science/ Management information systems
- MCITP
certification an added advantage
- Experience
in working with relational databases such as MySQL or SQL
- Proficiency
with content management systems such as Joomla or Drupal
- Discretion
when dealing with confidential information
- Experience
in Adobe Creative Suite will be an added advantage
- Proficiency
in Ms Office Suite
- At
least four (4) years experience in a similar position.
Front Office Officer III
Job Ref: KFC/FOIII /2012
Reporting to the Senior Administrative Officer, the job holder is responsible for managing the reception, attending to incoming visitors, handling outgoing/ incoming phone calls and providing administrative support as assigned by supervisor
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Senior Administrative Officer, the job holder is responsible for managing the reception, attending to incoming visitors, handling outgoing/ incoming phone calls and providing administrative support as assigned by supervisor
Job Profile:
- Effectively
manages/filters all incoming and outgoing telephone calls
- Receives
and directs visitors to the relevant offices within the Organization.
- Receives
and directs incoming and outgoing mails to the correct recipients
- Ensures
an efficient system of conveying information into, within and out of the
Organization.
- Assists
in booking of facilities (Board room, and other meeting rooms)
- Offers
secretarial support services such as bulk photocopying, filing, and typing
- Coordinates
transportation bookings, manages work tickets
- Performs
any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Required Qualification
- Diploma
in front-office management from a recognized institution
- Certificate
in customer care skills
- Good
telephone etiquette and inter-cultural orientation.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency
in computer application packages
- 2
years work experience as a customer care executive in public sector
environment is an added advantage.
Executive Secretary
Job Ref: KFC/ES/2012
Reporting to the CEO the job holder will provide secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the CEO
Job Profile:
Reporting to the CEO the job holder will provide secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the CEO
Job Profile:
- Responsible
for ensuring the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the office of
the CEO.
- Administer
secretarial and other support services in the office of the Chief
Executive.
- Coordinate
information flow to and from the Chief Executive’s office
- Draft
letters, memoranda, reports and other documents for the review and
signature of the Chief Executive.
- Maintain
action follow-up systems on issues and activities directed to various
people by the Chief Executive.
- Maintain
and update the Chief Executive’s diary, scheduling meetings and providing
all the necessary background information.
- Maintain
an up-to-date filing and information retrieval systems for the Chief
Executive’s office.
- Provide
secretarial, logistical and administrative support during meetings such as
preparation of agenda and taking and producing minutes.
- Overall
management of the CEO’S office
- Provide
Administrative support in the CEO’s office.
- Perform
any other relevant assignment as may be directed by the CEO from time to
time.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors
degree in secretarial studies/degree in social science with a diploma in
secretarial studies from a recognised institution
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and professional demeanour
- Strong
organizational, office and time management skills
- A
high sense of integrity and confidentiality, dynamic and proactive
- Proficiency
in computer application packages
- Possess
managerial and administrative skills
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Over
four (4) years experience, three (3) of which must be in a similar senior
position
Office Steward II
Job Ref: KFC/OSII /2012
Reporting to the administration officer III the job holder will ensure adequate and timely provision of support services to the members of staff and visitors
Job Profile
Reporting to the administration officer III the job holder will ensure adequate and timely provision of support services to the members of staff and visitors
Job Profile
- Ensuring
that office newspapers are distributed to various offices
- Assisting
in delivering of office parcel/letters to various destinations as
required
- Assist
in the collection of parcels/letter from the post office or any other
source
- Help
in photocopying office documents and distributing them as needed.
- ensure
general office cleanliness
- Preparation
and serving of refreshments to staff, office visitors, and meetings.
- Makes
requisition of consumables and cleaning equipments
- Assists
with office errands, and other office work as directed from time to time.
- Performs
any other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- KCSE
mean grade D as minimum academic qualification
- Elementary
training in catering will be an added advantage
- High
personal hygiene standards.
- Diligent,
self-motivated, honest and hard working
- Minimum
of two (2 years experience in a similar position
Senior Driver
Job Ref: KFC/SDR/2012
Reporting to the to the administration officer III the job holder will facilitate timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and/or goods or parcels to designated places; and ensures organization’s vehicles are maintained in a clean and mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government of Kenya
Job Profile:
Reporting to the to the administration officer III the job holder will facilitate timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and/or goods or parcels to designated places; and ensures organization’s vehicles are maintained in a clean and mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government of Kenya
Job Profile:
- Responsible
for proper use of vehicles.
- Performing
all driving duties as per the assignment
- Ensuring
that the vehicle is properly maintained and that it is taken for routine
checks.
- Maintenance
of work ticket for all trips undertaken
- Ensure
security of the vehicle when on and off the road
- Ensuring
that the passengers and goods on transit are safe and secure
- Ensuring
vehicle cleanliness and its overall maintenance
- Undertakes
basic servicing of vehicles by routine checking of oil, brakes, etc; and
ensuring preventative maintenance is undertaken.
- Monitors
breakdowns and report to designated officer for corrective action.
- Ensures
that the vehicle is used for official and approved purposes only.
- Ensures
that vehicles are parked in secure places when not in use
Required Qualifications
- KCSE
Certificate (minimum qualifications)
- Valid
driving license and certificate for Grade I
- Ability
to communicate effectively
- Motor
Vehicle Mechanical knowledge
- Certificate
of good conduct
- Over
six (6) years driving experience
Driver II
Job Ref: KFC/DRII/2012
Reporting to the to the administration officer III the job holder will facilitate timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and/or goods or parcels to designated places; and ensures organization’s vehicles are maintained in a clean and mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government of Kenya.
Job Profile:
Reporting to the to the administration officer III the job holder will facilitate timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and/or goods or parcels to designated places; and ensures organization’s vehicles are maintained in a clean and mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government of Kenya.
Job Profile:
- Responsible
for proper use of vehicles.
- Performing
all driving duties as per the assignment
- Ensuring
that the vehicle is properly maintained and that it is taken for routine
checks.
- Maintenance
of work ticket for all trips undertaken
- Ensure
security of the vehicle when on and off the road
- Ensuring
that the passengers and goods on transit are safe and secure
- Ensuring
vehicle cleanliness and its overall maintenance
- Undertakes
basic servicing of vehicles by routine checking of oil, brakes, etc; and
ensuring preventative maintenance is undertaken.
- Monitors
breakdowns and report to designated officer for corrective action.
- Ensures
that the vehicle is used for official and approved purposes only.
- Ensures
that vehicles are parked in secure places when not in use
Required Qualifications
- KCSE
Certificate (minimum qualifications)
- Valid
driving license and certificate for Grade III
- Ability
to communicate effectively
- Certificate
of good conduct
- Over
three (3) years driving experience
These positions will attract a competitive remunerative package.
Please send your application to hr@filmingkenya.com; a detailed CV with three (3) referees indicating your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 21st December 2012.
Please send your application to hr@filmingkenya.com; a detailed CV with three (3) referees indicating your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 21st December 2012.
Please quote the Job
reference number and address your application to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Film Commission,
Lenana Road, Jumuia Place, Second Floor
P. O. Box 76417-00508,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. 020-2714073/4.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Kenya Film Commission is an equal opportunity employer
The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Film Commission,
Lenana Road, Jumuia Place, Second Floor
P. O. Box 76417-00508,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. 020-2714073/4.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Kenya Film Commission is an equal opportunity employer
