Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)
whose aim is to inform, educate and entertain the public through Radio and
Television services wishes to fill the following vacant position with a
result-oriented, dynamic and self-driven person:-
Manager, Technical Services
Ref: TECH/01/11/2016
SS BE 1
1 Position
The Role: Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Technical Services Manager will be responsible
for
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facilitating high quality maintenance
of radio and television broadcasts, broadcast equipment/systems and related
facilities owned or operated by KBC;
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supporting the daily production and
operations of the KBC radio and television network, including audio and video
production, staff support and training, on-air studio operations and automation
systems; and also
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overseeing the strategic direction of
broadcast technologies and system, their acquisition, deployment, use and
post-implementation.
Specific Terms: Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
Key Responsibilities:
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Management of KBC broadcast and
technical services resources; planning for their acquisition, implementation
and optimal utilization /operation
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Overseeing the strategic development
and improvement of broadcasting systems, their maintenance and decommissioning
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Planning and scheduling of all
activities in Technical Services Department and ensuring they are completed
within specified deadlines and budgets
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Preparation and approval of technical
services specifications to be used in the procurement of the required
Engineering facilities
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Ensuring efficient, effective and
timely implementation of Engineering projects in the Department
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Development, implementation and
review technical services policies, procedures, standards and master plans
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Conducting staff performance
appraisals and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives in the
Department
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Responsible for the overall
discipline and performance of the staff in the Department
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Preparing budgets for Technical
Services department
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Monitoring and optimizing the
performance of engineering technical facilities.
Minimum Requirements:
Educational and Professional Requirements
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Bachelor of Science degree in
Telecommunication / Electronics Engineering, Broadcast Engineering or its
equivalent from a recognized institution
·
Master’s degree in the relevant field
will be an added advantage
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Must be a registered member of
Engineering Registration Board of Kenya or any other recognized Engineering
Body.
Minimum Experience
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At least ten (10) years practical
experience in a broadcasting environment and conversant with media legislation,
digital broadcast, multimedia /web services, convergence of technologies and
technological trends in the broadcasting industry
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Must have worked in a senior
management position for at least three (3) years and overseeing the operations
of key systems in a similar organization in size to KBC
·
Have demonstrated a high standard of
professional competence and administrative ability required for direction and
coordination of planning, development and maintenance of engineering technical
facilities
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Must be computer literate.
Interested candidates who meet the
above criteria must submit a detailed updated CV; copies of relevant
certificates/testimonials; application/cover letter demonstrating how they qualify
for the relevant position and names/contact information for three (3) referees.
Applications addressed to the
undersigned must be received on or before 25th November, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.
Those who had applied earlier for
these positions need not re-apply.
Managing
Director
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
P.O. Box 30456-00100
Nairobi.
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
P.O. Box 30456-00100
Nairobi.
‘’KBC is an equal opportunity
employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities and the Marginalized are encouraged
to apply’’.