Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB)

REF KFCB/HR/1/2023

Job Description:
The duties and responsibilities shall include the following:

• Providing advice, interpretation and enforcement for Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222, of the Laws of Kenya; and section 46 I (2) of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998 and the subsidiary legislation made under them;
• Being the Accounting Officer of the Board;
• Reviewing existing legislation and Procedures;
• Coordinating all film classification activities;
• Maintaining standards and professionalism in film classification functions;
• Liaising with professional bodies and other stakeholders in the film industry on matters related to film classification;
• Facilitating formulation and implementation of appropriate organization-wide policies strategies and programmes to ensure that the Board pursues and achieves its mandate;
• Ensuring effective risk management of the Board and facilitating the Management and implementation of proper internal financial management, monitoring and control systems;
• Coordinating and preparing business-related proposals, reports and other submissions;
• Ensuring effective communication between the Board and the Management;
• Providing leadership direction and overall management of the Board by creating a conducive and motivating organization and work environment;
• Attending to Human Resource matters, including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training and development, industrial relations, effective succession management and separation;
• Ensuring continual improvement in the quality and value of services provided by the Board;
• Enhancing the organization’s image by fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Ensuring compliance with the Constitution of Kenya and any other legislation relevant in the management of the Board;
• Being a secretary to the Board of Directors; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board in line with the Act.

Job Specifications:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Broadcast Production (Film, Television or Radio), Public Relations, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Law, Sociology, Public Administration, Literature or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Media Studies, Journalism, Broadcast Production (Film, Television, Radio) Public Relations, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Law, Sociology, Public Administration, Literature or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Have fifteen (15) years of work experience, with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in Senior Management;
• Have a Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognised institution;
• Have valid membership to a recognised professional body;
• Have Proficiency in computer applications;
• Have fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Have Demonstrated a good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and Vision 2030 and other Government policies in relation to the Board’s mandate; and
• The successful candidate will be appointed on a three (3) year contract eligible for renewal subject to satisfactory performance