Principal Technical Officer – Production at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

RE: TD/02/11/2021: PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER – PRODUCTION – SS BE 3 (1 POSITION)

 The Role:

The job holder will be responsible for the oversight of the technical functions, implementation of policies and strategic work plans in the production sections of the technical department. Oversight of monitoring of live broadcast, production studio and control room equipment performance as well as monitoring of signal quality as it is generated, received, processed and distributed for transmission, to ensure high quality broadcasts of both TV and radio signals

Specific Terms:

Three (3) years renewable contract subject to good performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning on deployment of staff, equipment and resources available in the units and sections
• Coordinating the implementation of all technical strategic work plans in the section
• Planning for installations of broadcast equipment and coordinating the implementation of the same within the section
• Determining training needs of the staff in the section
• Supervising and appraising the CTs in the section.
• Planning for contingencies to avert failure

Operational Responsibilities

• Coordinating the resolving of all discrepancies reported in the sections/ units.
• Providing technical support to Chief Technicians in the production sections
• Preparing and Submitting monthly, quarterly technical reports in the section
• Carrying out inspection and commissioning of technical installations
• Drawing and submitting technical specifications for equipment acquisition and installation
• Participating in tender evaluation process to give guidance on technical requirement on acquisition of technical facilities and equipment.
• Liaising with user departments to offer technical solutions as per the requirement of the user department.
• Coordinating the acquisition of equipment and other facilities for the technical units.
• Recommending equipment for disposal or replacement.
• Designing solutions for unique technical requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Telecommunication engineering
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Registration with any recognized relevant Professional Body is essential
• A high level of computer proficiency

Minimum Experience

• At least six (6) years of working experience in a broadcast environment with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role
• Should be conversant with regulations dealing with broadcast

Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the following documents:-

• Certificate of good conduct
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority