Jobs and Vacancies in KBC Nairobi, Kenya

Internal Audit Manager

RE: AUD/01/04/2018:

SS BE 1 (1 POSITION – INDEPENDENT UNITS/INTERNAL AUDIT DIVISION)

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a State Corporation established under the KBC Act (Cap. 221) and operating under the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology. The Corporation is committed to excellence in broadcast services to our audience, customers and the public. Its aim is to inform, educate and entertain the public through Radio services, Television services and other Digital Media platforms.

The Corporation wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented professionals to achieve its corporate objectives.

Specific Terms:

Three (3) years contract of employment renewable subject to good performance output.

Remuneration:

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities:

· Management of KBC broadcast and technical services resources; planning for their acquisition, implementation, operation and optimal utilization

· Overseeing the strategic development and improvement of broadcasting systems, as well as their commissioning, maintenance and/or decommissioning

· Planning and scheduling of all activities in Technical Services Department and ensuring they are promptly completed within specified deadlines and budgets

· Preparation and approval of technical services specifications to be used in the procurement of the required technical engineering facilities

· Ensuring efficient, effective and timely implementation of technical engineering projects in the Department

· Development, implementation and review of technical services policies, procedures, standards and work plans

· Conducting staff performance appraisals and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives in the Department

· Responsible for the overall discipline and performance of staff in the Department

· Preparing budgets for Technical Services Department

· Monitoring and optimizing the performance of technical engineering facilities.

Television Programmes Manager

RE: TV/01/04/2018:

SS BE 1 (1 POSITION – TELEVISION PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT)

Requirements

· Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Broadcast Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution

· Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage

· Must be a registered member of the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or any other recognized Engineering Body at the level of Professional Engineer or Graduate Engineer.

Qualifications

· At least ten (10) years practical experience in a broadcasting/media environment

· Must be conversant with media legislation, digital broadcast, multimedia /web services, convergence of technologies and technological trends in the broadcasting industry

· Must have worked in a managerial position for at least three (3) years while overseeing the operations of key systems in a similar organization

· Demonstrable high standard of professional competence and requisite administrative ability required for direction and coordination of planning, development and maintenance of engineering technical facilities

· Good communication and interpersonal skills

· Creativity and innovation

· Must be computer literate.

Technical Services Manager

TECH/01/04/2018:

SS BE 1 (1 POSITION – TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT)

Requirements:

· Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Broadcast Journalism, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution

· Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.

Professional Requirements

· Diploma in TV Production, Mass Communication or Broadcast Journalism.

· Minimum Experience

· Ten (10) years working experience in a broadcasting/media environment

· Must have served in a managerial position in TV production/programming for three (3) or served as a Sectional Head or its equivalent for at least seven (7) years in a reputable broadcasting/ media organization

· Must be conversant with contemporary and future trends and dynamics of broadcast media industry

· Good leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills

· High integrity and ability to work without close supervision

· Must be computer literate.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria must submit a detailed updated CV; copies of relevant certificates/testimonials; national identity card/passport; application/cover letter demonstrating how they qualify for the relevant position; and names /contact information & email addresses of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications, work experience, competence, character and integrity.

Applications addressed to the undersigned must be received on or before 22nd May, 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

‘’KBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the organization’’.

AG.MANAGING DIRECTOR

KENYA BROADCASTING CORPORATION

P.O. BOX 30456-00100

NAIROBI