The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit
qualified professionals for the following vacant positions:
Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director
Scale KIE 11 (1 Post)
a) Duties and responsibilities
1.
Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
2.
Coordinating programming of the education channel broadcast
schedules;
3.
Previewing and evaluating local and international educational
television programmes to determine relevance and quality for transmission;
4.
Sourcing for suitable Educational programmes for broadcast.
5.
Responding to viewers' questions, comments and/or complaints
regarding television programming/scheduling;
6.
Preparing annual workplan and budget;
7.
Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel
programmes and prepare reports;
8.
Liaising with the Production manager on programmes content and
schedules;
9.
Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations
and guidelines in broadcasting;
10.
Initiating programme sponsorship; and
11.
Inducting, training and supervising staff.
b) Requirements
for appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
1.
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:-
Communications, Media Studies, Broadcast Journalism, Information Sciences or
related field and at least three (3) years experience in programme evaluation,
acquisition and scheduling of television programmes in a reputable broadcasting
house at a supervisory level;
2.
TV Production training;
3.
Knowledge of Kenyan Curricular or Educational Television;
4.
Conversant with broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as
well as technical and production standards;
5.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
6.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
7.
Initiative, be a team player and
8.
Proficiency in computer use and application.
Chief Television (TV) Producer Director
Scale KIE 11 (1 Post)
a) Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
2.
Coordinating production work for the Educational television
channel;
3.
Preparing annual workplan and budget;
4.
Liaising with the Programming manager on programs content and
schedules;
5.
Planning and supervising television production activities and
personnel;
6.
Liaising with producers, directors and technical teams on
television productions;
7.
Initiating program production partnerships and sponsorship;
8.
Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations
and guidelines in broadcasting;
9.
Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel
productions and preparing reports; and
10.
Inducting and training staff.
b) Requirements
for appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
1.
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:-
Communications, Media Studies, Education, Broadcast Journalism, or related
field and at least three (3) years experience in TV production in a reputable
broadcasting house at a supervisory level;
2.
Knowledge of the Kenyan curricular or Educational Television;
3.
Knowledge in educational news gathering, reporting and
presentation;
4.
Advanced analytical skills;
5.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
6.
Ability to adhere to Strict deadlines; and
7.
Knowledge in broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well
as technical and production standards.
8.
Initiative, be a team player and
9.
Proficiency in computer use and application.
Principal Information Communication Technology Officer
Scale 12 Ones (1) Post
The Principal information Technology Officer will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Electronic and Emerging Media.
a) Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Co-ordinate design, implement and control of ICT systems,
formulate and enforce technical and operating standards for efficient and
effective utilization of ICT systems;
2.
Develop and implement ICT strategies and policies;
3.
Carry out feasibility studies;
4.
Train and prepare staff performance reports;
5.
Plan, monitor and evaluate program/activities within an
Information Communication Technology Unit;
6.
Liaise with user departments to ensure effective maintenance and
upgrading of Information Communication Technology equipment, systems and web
information;
7.
Design and manage the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area
Network (WAN);
8.
Initiate and continuously advise on investments in scalable
software and hardware systems to support growth;
9.
Ensure enhancement of new technology as per the trends which are
cost effective and value adding to the Institute; and
10.
Develop manuals on ICT standards and hardware/software
specifications.
b) Requirements
for Appointment
1.
Bachelor of Science degree in either Computer Science,
Information or Communication Technology and five (5) years relevant experience.
2.
Demonstrate wide experience, competence and ability in
computerized information systems;
3.
Knowledge of integrated management software systems including
website management and learning Management Systems;
4.
Knowledge and experience in data recovery Systems;
5.
Knowledge and experience in eCommerce; and
6.
Initiate and continuously advise on investments in scalable
software and hardware systems to support growth.
Assistant Director, TV Producer/Director
KIE Scale 12 (1 Post)
The Assistant Director, TV Producer/Director will be responsible to the Deputy Director Electronic and Emerging Media for production and directing of television programmes.
a) Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Formulate the station goals, policies and procedures;
2.
Coordinate production work for the Educational television
channel;
3.
Prepare annual work plan and budget;
4.
Plan and supervise television production activities and
personnel;
5.
Initiate programme production partnerships and sponsorship;
6.
Ensure compliance with national and international regulations
and guidelines in broadcasting; and
7.
Induct, train and supervise staff.
b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
1.
Either Masters degree in Communications/Media studies/
Education, Broadcast journalism, or related field from a recognized institution
and three (3 ) years experience in TV production/directing OR Bachelors Degree
in Communication/Media Studies/Broadcast Journalism or related field and five
(5) years extensive experiences in TV production/directing in a reputable broadcasting
house at a supervisory level;
2.
Knowledge of the Kenyan curricular or Educational Television;
3.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
4.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines;
5.
Knowledge of broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well
as technical and production standards;
6.
Initiative, be a team player and self motivated; and
7.
Proficiency in computer use and applications.
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application
letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date
curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than
14th November 2012.
All applicants should give full details of their address
including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.
The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi
info@kie.ac.ke for online applications
NB: Kenya Institute of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi
info@kie.ac.ke for online applications
NB: Kenya Institute of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
