Kenya
Film Commission (KFC) is a State Corporation established vide Legal Notice No.
10 of 2005.
The
Commission, whose vision is to be the reputed film partner of choice, is
mandated to promote Kenya as a centre of excellence in film production.
KFC has
exciting career opportunities and now seeks to recruit self-motivated, dynamic
and result-oriented persons to fill the following senior positions:
Legal Services Manager
Job Ref: KFC/LSM/2012
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will ensure delivery of the KFC's legal services framework, contract administration, compliance with legal, regulatory legislation and provides advice to management, staff and Board of Directors on legal issues affecting the Commission.
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will ensure delivery of the KFC's legal services framework, contract administration, compliance with legal, regulatory legislation and provides advice to management, staff and Board of Directors on legal issues affecting the Commission.
Job Profile:
- Formulate and
implement strategies on risk management, litigation, records and assets
management.
- Provide legal
services to the Board of Directors of the Commission and Board Committees
and other management Committees.
- Ensure
compliance by the Commission of relevant statutory and regulatory
requirements relevant to its business.
- Safeguard
Commission’s interests and ensure that they are adequately defended before
the Courts either through internal legal resource or use of appointed
external Commission lawyers.
- Provide advice
to the management of the Commission on all legal, regulatory and
contractual matters affecting the operations, business interest or assets
of the Commission, including industrial matters.
- Draft and review
of contracts and agreements and Commission statutes and rules to ensure
that they adequately protect the Commission’s interests.
- Auditing the
quality of court presentation from external advocates and providing
liaison with external advocates and advisers.
- To maintain
highest level of confidentiality concerning the sensitive ,strategic and
integral legal & other information, decisions and developments taking
place at the commission.
- Review and
approval of Commission contracts and agreements and identifying
opportunities for efficiencies and improvements.
- Draw, peruse,
complete and interpret legal documents on behalf of the Commission and its
subsidiaries / affiliates.
- Performing any
other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications:
- A Law degree
from a recognized university
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Law (KSL)
- A Masters degree
in Law will be an added advantage.
- Must have a
current advocate’s Practicing Certificate
- Member of Law
Society of Kenya
- Self-motivation
and ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision.
- Proficiency in
computer packages
- Possess strong
interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
- Key strategic
and negotiation skills with a strong background of managing teams are
essential.
- Superior
technical knowledge, at least seven (7) years experience in a similar
position, preferably in the public sector.
Legal Officer I
Job Ref: KFC/LOI /2012
Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer the incumbent will participate in provision and facilitation of legal and support the commission secretarial services.
Job Profile
Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer the incumbent will participate in provision and facilitation of legal and support the commission secretarial services.
Job Profile
- Maintenance of
office records that are legal related
- Assist in
drafting proposal of new film laws and amendments of the existing ones for
the promotion of the film industry
- Nurture the
section competencies and promoting a working environment that optimizes
individual and team potential.
- Draft and review
of contracts and agreements and Commission statutes and rules to ensure
that they adequately protect the Commission’s interests.
- Keep track on
new legislation and advise the Commission accordingly.
- Assist in the
developing legal agreements such as film funding agreements between
the Commission and its partners and stakeholders as may be directed by the
Senior Legal Officer
- Assist in the
implementation of legal policies to ensure that the Commission complies
with all applicable statutory requirements and related codes of
regulations
- Assisting in
drafting of co-production treaties between Kenya and Film Commissions in
other Countries
- Any other duty
as may be delegated by the Senior Legal Officer
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Law (KSL)
- Member of Law
Society of Kenya
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Discretion when
dealing with confidential information
- Proficiency in
computer application packages
- At least five (5)
years experience in a legal field
Human Resources Officer I
Job Ref: KFC/HROI/2012
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Officer the incumbent will be responsible for HR information management and assisting in the implementation of HR programs
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Officer the incumbent will be responsible for HR information management and assisting in the implementation of HR programs
Job Profile:
- Plan, coordinate
and monitor staff capacity building/training initiatives for the
Commission.
- Manage and
monitor the performance management system.
- Prepare
quarterly and annual performance management reports.
- Ensure proper
implementation of computer-based Human Resources Management Information
Systems
- Responsible for
maintenance of staff data base and records, ensuring confidentiality of
data therein.
- Responsible
for implementation of HR work plans, and generation of quarterly report
- Responsible for
payroll administration with regard to the appropriate statutory and
non-statutory deductions
- Management of
staff benefits scheme including medical, personal loan, car loan, etc.
- Coordinates
personnel issues such as leave schedules, and keeping records of the same;
coordinate staff welfare activities
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in
business administration/social sciences/any relevant field
- Higher Diploma
in Human Resources, or related field
- Experience in
public sector performance contracting process
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills
- Able to quickly
understand complex problems and devise effective solutions.
- Strong
interpersonal skills.
- Must be
proactive and able to work under pressure.
- At least three
(3) years experience in a similar role.
Film Industry Development Officer I
Job Ref: KFC/FIDOI /2012
Reporting to the Senior Film Industry Development Officer, the job holder will manage various film development programmes.
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Senior Film Industry Development Officer, the job holder will manage various film development programmes.
Job Profile:
- Ensure
development and maintenance of a database of local film makers,
practitioners and all service providers in the film industry
- Organizing and
coordinating film industry events such as film launch and outdoor movies
among others
- Assist in
management of the Commission’s Resource Centre with a selection of Kenyan
produced films/videos
- Gathering
information on topical film issues
- Identifying
suitable locations for film shooting in order to advise the industry
appropriately
- Providing
assistance to individual film makers to document their own collections
- Identifying
probable development partners.
- Organizing
special events on the work of the Kenyan filmmakers and disseminating
information on films and filmmakers in Kenya
- Keeping custody
of both historical and current film data and disseminating the information
to the industry practitioners and other interested parties.
- Ensure
documentation of KFC film industry development programs
- Assisting the
Senior Film Industry Development Officer in overseeing KFC film industry
programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor degree
in Film production, Mass Communication , Journalism or a related social
science
- Post graduate
qualifications in Project Management will be an added advantage
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to
analyze and solve problems
- Report writing
skills
- Ability to work
with minimum supervision
- Proficiency in
computer application packages
- At least three
(3) years experience in a similar position
Systems Support Officer I
Job Ref: KFC/SSOI/2012
Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer the job holder will ensure provision of efficient computer information systems and services in order to improve work effectiveness and productivity
Job Profile
Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer the job holder will ensure provision of efficient computer information systems and services in order to improve work effectiveness and productivity
Job Profile
- Ensure the
effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all
software packages in use (commercial, corporate or internally developed).
- Maintain the
Commissions web presence by posting new content in a timely manner and
archiving outdated content
- To provide
technical support and advice to all users and solving technical problems.
- Monitors the
effectiveness and reliability of all hardware forming the computer network
and accessories.
- Set up computers
on the network system, and trains all users in equipment use and basic
maintenance, and network operations.
- Conducts server
operating system performance analysis, evaluates levels of systems
operations and devises measures to improve overall performance.
- Setting up new
users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues.
- Perform any
other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualification
- Bachelor
Information Technology/Computer Science/ Management information systems
- MCITP certification
an added advantage
- Experience in
working with relational databases such as MySQL or SQL
- Proficiency with
content management systems such as Joomla or Drupal
- Discretion when
dealing with confidential information
- Experience in
Adobe Creative Suite will be an added advantage
- Proficiency in
Ms Office Suite
- At least four
(4) years experience in a similar position.
Front Office Officer III
Job Ref: KFC/FOIII /2012
Reporting to the Senior Administrative Officer, the job holder is responsible for managing the reception, attending to incoming visitors, handling outgoing/ incoming phone calls and providing administrative support as assigned by supervisor
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Senior Administrative Officer, the job holder is responsible for managing the reception, attending to incoming visitors, handling outgoing/ incoming phone calls and providing administrative support as assigned by supervisor
Job Profile:
- Effectively
manages/filters all incoming and outgoing telephone calls
- Receives and directs
visitors to the relevant offices within the Organization.
- Receives and
directs incoming and outgoing mails to the correct recipients
- Ensures an
efficient system of conveying information into, within and out of the
Organization.
- Assists in
booking of facilities (Board room, and other meeting rooms)
- Offers
secretarial support services such as bulk photocopying, filing, and typing
- Coordinates
transportation bookings, manages work tickets
- Performs any
other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
Required Qualification
- Diploma in
front-office management from a recognized institution
- Certificate in
customer care skills
- Good telephone
etiquette and inter-cultural orientation.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in
computer application packages
- 2 years work
experience as a customer care executive in public sector environment is an
added advantage.
Executive Secretary
Job Ref: KFC/ES/2012
Reporting to the CEO the job holder will provide secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the CEO
Job Profile:
Reporting to the CEO the job holder will provide secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the CEO
Job Profile:
- Responsible for
ensuring the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the office of the
CEO.
- Administer
secretarial and other support services in the office of the Chief
Executive.
- Coordinate
information flow to and from the Chief Executive’s office
- Draft letters,
memoranda, reports and other documents for the review and signature of the
Chief Executive.
- Maintain action
follow-up systems on issues and activities directed to various people by
the Chief Executive.
- Maintain and
update the Chief Executive’s diary, scheduling meetings and providing all
the necessary background information.
- Maintain an
up-to-date filing and information retrieval systems for the Chief
Executive’s office.
- Provide
secretarial, logistical and administrative support during meetings such as
preparation of agenda and taking and producing minutes.
- Overall
management of the CEO’S office
- Provide
Administrative support in the CEO’s office.
- Perform any
other relevant assignment as may be directed by the CEO from time to time.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
in secretarial studies/degree in social science with a diploma in
secretarial studies from a recognised institution
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and professional demeanour
- Strong
organizational, office and time management skills
- A high sense of
integrity and confidentiality, dynamic and proactive
- Proficiency in
computer application packages
- Possess
managerial and administrative skills
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Over four
(4) years experience, three (3) of which must be in a similar senior
position
Office Steward II
Job Ref: KFC/OSII /2012
Reporting to the administration officer III the job holder will ensure adequate and timely provision of support services to the members of staff and visitors
Job Profile
Reporting to the administration officer III the job holder will ensure adequate and timely provision of support services to the members of staff and visitors
Job Profile
- Ensuring that
office newspapers are distributed to various offices
- Assisting in
delivering of office parcel/letters to various destinations as
required
- Assist in the
collection of parcels/letter from the post office or any other source
- Help in
photocopying office documents and distributing them as needed.
- ensure general
office cleanliness
- Preparation and
serving of refreshments to staff, office visitors, and meetings.
- Makes
requisition of consumables and cleaning equipments
- Assists with
office errands, and other office work as directed from time to time.
- Performs any
other tasks that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- KCSE mean grade
D as minimum academic qualification
- Elementary
training in catering will be an added advantage
- High personal
hygiene standards.
- Diligent,
self-motivated, honest and hard working
- Minimum of two
(2 years experience in a similar position
Senior Driver
Job Ref: KFC/SDR/2012
Reporting to the to the administration officer III the job holder will facilitate timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and/or goods or parcels to designated places; and ensures organization’s vehicles are maintained in a clean and mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government of Kenya
Job Profile:
Reporting to the to the administration officer III the job holder will facilitate timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and/or goods or parcels to designated places; and ensures organization’s vehicles are maintained in a clean and mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government of Kenya
Job Profile:
- Responsible for
proper use of vehicles.
- Performing all
driving duties as per the assignment
- Ensuring that
the vehicle is properly maintained and that it is taken for routine checks.
- Maintenance of
work ticket for all trips undertaken
- Ensure security
of the vehicle when on and off the road
- Ensuring that
the passengers and goods on transit are safe and secure
- Ensuring vehicle
cleanliness and its overall maintenance
- Undertakes basic
servicing of vehicles by routine checking of oil, brakes, etc; and
ensuring preventative maintenance is undertaken.
- Monitors
breakdowns and report to designated officer for corrective action.
- Ensures that the
vehicle is used for official and approved purposes only.
- Ensures that
vehicles are parked in secure places when not in use
Required Qualifications
- KCSE Certificate
(minimum qualifications)
- Valid driving
license and certificate for Grade I
- Ability to
communicate effectively
- Motor Vehicle
Mechanical knowledge
- Certificate of
good conduct
- Over six (6)
years driving experience
Driver II
Job Ref: KFC/DRII/2012
Reporting to the to the administration officer III the job holder will facilitate timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and/or goods or parcels to designated places; and ensures organization’s vehicles are maintained in a clean and mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government of Kenya.
Job Profile:
Reporting to the to the administration officer III the job holder will facilitate timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and/or goods or parcels to designated places; and ensures organization’s vehicles are maintained in a clean and mechanically sound condition, within the legal requirements of the Government of Kenya.
Job Profile:
- Responsible for
proper use of vehicles.
- Performing all
driving duties as per the assignment
- Ensuring that
the vehicle is properly maintained and that it is taken for routine
checks.
- Maintenance of
work ticket for all trips undertaken
- Ensure security
of the vehicle when on and off the road
- Ensuring that
the passengers and goods on transit are safe and secure
- Ensuring vehicle
cleanliness and its overall maintenance
- Undertakes basic
servicing of vehicles by routine checking of oil, brakes, etc; and
ensuring preventative maintenance is undertaken.
- Monitors
breakdowns and report to designated officer for corrective action.
- Ensures that the
vehicle is used for official and approved purposes only.
- Ensures that
vehicles are parked in secure places when not in use
Required Qualifications
- KCSE Certificate
(minimum qualifications)
- Valid driving
license and certificate for Grade III
- Ability to
communicate effectively
- Certificate of
good conduct
- Over three (3)
years driving experience
These
positions will attract a competitive remunerative package.
Please send your application to hr@filmingkenya.com; a detailed CV with three (3) referees indicating your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 21st December 2012.
Please send your application to hr@filmingkenya.com; a detailed CV with three (3) referees indicating your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 21st December 2012.
Please quote the Job
reference number and address your application to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Film Commission,
Lenana Road, Jumuia Place, Second Floor
P. O. Box 76417-00508,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. 020-2714073/4.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Kenya Film Commission is an equal opportunity employer
The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Film Commission,
Lenana Road, Jumuia Place, Second Floor
P. O. Box 76417-00508,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. 020-2714073/4.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Kenya Film Commission is an equal opportunity employer
