The Kenya Film Commission Director - Technical Services - Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Film Commission Director - Technical Services - Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is a State Corporation mandated under Legal Notice No.
147 of 2015 to develop, promote and market the film Industry locally and internationally.

KFC has an exciting career opportunity and now seeks to recruit dynamic, visionary and
innovative persons to fill the following positions:

Director - Technical Services

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.

The job holder will also be responsible for:

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;

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.

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.

The successful candidate must:

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;

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.

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.

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 18th April 2019

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.

For more information and job application details, see; The Kenya Film Commission Director - Technical Services - Jobs in Kenya

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