The
Kenya Cultural Centre (KCC) that incorporates the Kenya National Theatre is a
state corporation established by an Act of Parliament in 1951 under CAP 218 of
the Laws of Kenya.
Its
mandate includes development and promotion of the performance of music, drama
and dance, exhibition of works of art and crafts, discussions on matters of
literary, historical, scientific or education interest or importance.
1. Chief
Executive Officer
Role
Summary
Reporting
to the Governing Council, the CEO will be responsible for overseeing and
implementing all the strategic, operational and financial performance
requirements of the Centre.
The
CEO will be required to work with Governing Council and all stakeholders to
implement short and long term sustainable goals, strategies, plans and policies
geared to position the Centre in line with world class standards.
Qualifications
and Experience Required
- Be
a Kenyan Citizen
- Holder
of a least an Undergraduate degree in a relevant field from a recognized
institution of higher learning
- A
Masters degree in related field is preferred
- Professional
membership to a body in a relevant field of specialization
- At
least five (5) years’ experience in senior management preferably in a
commercial environment
- Excellent
interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skills,
- Must
be computer literate and
- Performance
and results driven individual, highly innovative, coupled with good
business acumen
2.
Corporation Secretary
Role
Summary: Reporting
to the Governing Council functionally and the Chief Executive Officer
administratively, the Corporation Secretary will be responsible for all legal
matters pertaining to the Centre including issues of property management,
insurance, civil and criminal proceedings, and rendering legal advice to the
Governing Council and the CEO on all legal matters.
In
addition, the Corporation Secretary will be responsible for Human Resources and
Administration functions of the Centre.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Be
a Kenyan Citizen
- Holder
of a least an Undergraduate degree in Law or other social science
discipline from a recognized institution of higher learning
- An
advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
- Have
a certificate in Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
- Served
in the Grade of Senior Legal Officer or a comparable position in the
Private Sector for a minimum of three (3) years
- A
member of the Institute of Public Secretaries of Kenya
- Excellent
interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skills,
- Must
be computer literate and familiar with standard office computer
applications
- Demonstrated
integrity, managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance
In
addition, shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements
of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. They will also be required to
avail; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the
Ethics And Anti-Corruption Commission; and a report from an approved Credit
Reference Bureau.
Application Procedure
Please
send your application to the email address chairgc@kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke
The
application should include your application letter, scanned copies of your
academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed CV stating
your current position, remuneration, contact details as well as names and
contacts (telephone and email address) of three (3) referees familiar with your
qualifications and work experience.
The closing date of the applications is 3rd June 2016.
Kindly
note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
