Director (Technical Services)
(JOB GRADE KFC 2)-JOB REF NO:
KFC/HRA/DTS/2019- 1 POST (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Reporting to the Chief Executive
Officer, job holder will provide strategic and professional development
opportunities for established and emerging professionals, source project
development funding, promote investment in the existing services industry,
research current market perceptions of the Kenyan industry in nominated
markets, maintain and update the database system and house a selection of Kenyan
produced films/videos for viewing.
Responsibilities
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Providing strategic support and
professional development opportunities for established and emerging
professionals by fostering collaboration and communication within film,
television and new media industry;
·
Providing strategic advice and
assistance that informs the Board and Management on matters relating to
development, implementation and review of film industry strategies and
initiatives for the growth of the film industry;
·
Coordinate the sourcing project
development funding through strategic alliances with production, network and
services companies;
·
Oversee the promotion of investment
in the existing services industry and research current market perceptions of
the Kenyan industry in nominated markets, determine gaps and opportunities for
subsequent dissemination of the information and market data to stakeholders;
·
Establish practitioners’ development
schemes to assist them develop high-quality projects and attract private sector
investment;
·
Facilitating the development of local
content;
·
Establishing incubation centres for
capacity building;
·
Developing fiscal and other
incentives to promote investment in the film industry;
·
Establishing and administering a film
promotion fund;
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Developing strategies for mobilization
and sourcing for funds for film industry programmes and projects;
·
Mapping and identifying challenges
faced by investors in the industry and developing strategies to mitigate them;
·
Coordinating the development and
facilitating implementation of incentives and rebates for the film industry;
·
Coordinating and certifying persons,
associations and organizations participating in the production of film,
photography, video, stills, animation, new media and related media;
·
Overseeing the establishment of incubation
Centres for the film industry in Kenya;
·
Overseeing the preparation of the
annual work plan, annual budgetary proposals, annual procurement plan for the
department.
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Developing a marketing strategy that
represents the combined needs of the greater industry for both domestic and
international productions;
·
Coordinating the development of
appropriate strategies and initiatives to ensure that potential local and
international customers are attracted to Kenya’s locations and production
facilities;
·
Liaising with National Government
Departments, County Governments, Agencies and private organizations on matters
relating to the promotion, marketing and development of the film industry;
·
Coordinating the formulation of
promotional and advertisement strategies in liaison with distributors, film
studios and filmmakers for the film industry;
·
Coordinating the Mapping of Kenya’s
key locations for the Local and international film locations market;
·
Developing and implementing
operational policies on promotional programs for effective and efficient
promotion of the film industry.
Qualifications
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Have at least twelve (12) years
relevant work experiences six (6) of which must be in senior management
position;
·
Have Masters degree in any of the
following disciplines: Project Management, Film Production, Archiving, Mass
Communication, Business Administration or any other relevant masters degree
from a recognized Institution;
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Have Bachelor degree in any of the
following disciplines: Project Management, Film Production, Archiving, Mass
Communication or any other relevant bachelor degree from a recognized
Institution;
·
Be a Member of a relevant
Professional Body;
·
Have a Certificate in Leadership
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
·
Be proficient in computer
applications;
·
Have demonstrated professional
competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and
results;
·
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six (6) of the Constitution.
Manager (Finance & Accounts)
( JOB GRADE KFC 3) – JOB REF NO:
KFC/HRA/MFA/2019-1 POST (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Reporting to the Director Corporate
Services, the officer will be responsible for sourcing and efficient, effective
and sustainable utilization of KFC financial resources.
Responsibilities
·
Consolidating and revising budget as
per guidelines issued by the National Treasury and the Parent Ministry;
·
Checking andapproving expenditure and
payments and sign bank instructions/cheques;
·
Presenting financial reports to the
Board of Directors and advice on financial implications and consequences of
management/business decisions;
·
Developing and reviewing financial
policies and procedures to enhance internal controls;
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Ensuring compliance with relevant
laws, regulations and procedures in management of financial resources;
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Reviewing and ensuring timely
submission of annual report and financial statements;
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Ensuring the Commission’s liquidity
position is appropriate and liaise with the Parent Ministry and Treasury for
release of allocated funds;
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Reviewing of audit queries and
implementing corrective actions;
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Developing and implementing effective
processes in the finance department to ensure seamless flow of service
delivery. Such processes include but not limited to budgetary process, analysis
and reporting;
·
Developing short term, medium and
long term revenue and expenditure framework;
·
Ensuring compliance with various
requirements of government agencies and statutory institutions as set out in
various circulars and legislations;
·
Planning and determining cash flow
needs, forecast and establish cash flow trends of the Commission;
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Preparing the annual budget execution
reports, quarterly financial statements for programme and operational budgets;
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Preparing Board and management
financial reports;
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Liaising with the parent Ministry for
GOK’s Grants and development partners’ funding;
·
Ensuring the provision of adequate
financial resources for the Commission’s programme and activities; and
·
Managing finance and accounting
department staff performance, development, training and mentorship.
Qualifications
·
Have at least ten (10) years relevant
work experience, five (5) of which must be at senior management position;
·
Have Masters degree in either Finance
or accounting option;
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Have Bachelors degree in either
finance or accounting option;
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Have Certified Public Accountant
(CPA) final certificate;
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Be a member of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
·
Have a certificate in Management
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
·
Be proficient in computer
applications;
·
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six (6) of the Constitution.
Integrity
Clearance
In addition to the qualifications set
above, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance
certificates/letters of good standing from the following;
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC).
·
Criminal Investigation Department
(CID).
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
·
Director of Public Prosecutions
(DPP).
·
Chief Executive Officer, Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Credit Bureau Reference.
Terms Of Service
An attractive remunerative package,
commensurate to qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line
with government guidelines will be offered to the successful applicant. The
appointment is on a Three (3) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory
performance.
How To Apply
Please submit your application to a
sealed recruitment box at the reception of the Kenya Film Commission, 2nd
Floor, Jumuia Place, Lenana Road, Kilimani, Nairobi and send a soft copy to recruit@filmingkenya.com so
as to be received no later than 16th September 2019 at 5.00pm. Those who had
applied earlier need not to re-apply.
Applications must consist of
application cover letter, detailed CV with three (3) referees contacts;
Indicate your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration,
e-mail and day-time telephone contact, relevant Certificates and Testimonials;
and copy of National ID/Passport to be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Film Commission,
Jumuia Place, Second Floor, Lenana
Road,
P.O. Box 76417, 00508 Nairobi.
KFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to diversity and gender equality. Women, youth and persons with
disability are encouraged to apply. Applications without the relevant
qualifications, copies of required documents will not be considered.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to
automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.