The Kenya
Film Classification Board is a State Corporation established under the Film and
Stage Plays Act Cap 222 Laws of Kenya with a regulatory function to ensure that
films screened to the public are in line with the national aspirations and
culture.
The Board
invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill the following
positions:
Film Monitoring
& Enforcement Officer II
KFCB Grade 8
Ref: KFCB/AD/2/2014
3 Posts
Reporting to
the head of Film Monitoring and Enforcement Department, the duties and
responsibilities at this level will include:
·
Issuing Film
regulatory licenses to video/film exhibitors and distributors;
·
Issuing
classification labels & film classification catalogues to distribution and
exhibition outlets and the general public;
·
Monitoring
broadcast content by enforcing compliance of watershed period Principles;
·
Monitoring of
film exhibition and distribution outlets, for compliance with Cap 222, Laws of
Kenya;
·
Monitoring
and investigating production of pornographic materials;
·
Sensitizing
the exhibitors, distributors, broadcasters, general public and other
stakeholders film/broadcast content consumption and regulation;
·
Sensitizing
the broadcasters on the violation and compliance of watershed period
principles;
·
Monitoring
and controlling the distribution of unclassified and obscene films through the
internet;
·
Ensuring age
restriction on viewership is observed by film distributors and exhibitors; and
·
Ensuring that
every film that enters the country is classified and rated by KFCB.
For
appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
(i)
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Journalism, Public Relations,
Mass Communication, Broadcast Production (Film/TV/Radio) or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
Or
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a Diploma in the following fields: Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Broadcast Production (Film/TV/Radio) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and
(ii) Certificate in computer applications.
Driver II
KFCB
Grade 12
Ref: KFCB/AD/3/2014
1 Post
Reporting to the transport Officer, duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
·
Driving a
motor vehicle as authorized;
·
Carrying out
routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, dents, brake systems,
tyre pressure and fuel;
·
Detecting and
reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems to his/her immediate Supervisor and
Transport Officer;
·
Maintaining
work ticket(s) for vehicle (s) assigned;
·
Ensuring
security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road;
·
Ensuring
safety of the passengers and /or goods therein;
·
Ensuring that
the vehicle has valid insurance;
·
Ensuring the
vehicle is driven during the authorized time;
·
Reporting
promptly to the supervisor and the Police in case of an accident;
·
Driving
within the recommended speed limits; and
·
Maintaining
cleanliness of the vehicle.
For
appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
·
Served in the
grade of Driver III or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years;
·
valid driving
license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of Vehicle they are
required to drive;
·
Passed
Occupational Trade Test III for Drivers from Kenya Institute of Highway and
Building Technology (KIHBT);
·
Valid
First-Aid certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John
Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any
other recognized Institution; and
·
Valid
Certificate of Good conduct from the Kenya Police.
Interested
candidates should submit their applications, enclosing day time telephone
contacts, names and contacts of three referees and certified copies of both
academic and professional certificates to reach the undersigned, or e-mail to
recruitment@kfcb.co.ke not later than 16th January, 2015.
Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Film Classification Board
P. O. Box 44226 - 00100
Uchumi House
Nairobi
Note:-
1. KFCB is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (No discrimination against gender or disability)
2. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.