Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Kenya Film Commission

Job Ref No: KFC/CEO/4/2017

Kenya Film Commission seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the CEO.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership by working with the Board and management team, to ensure the development of a robust local film industry and promote Kenya as the preferred destination for film production in Africa.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fostering development, coordination and promotion of the film industry in Kenya.
• Facilitating the development and promotion local audiovisual content.
• Establishing and administering a Film Promotion Fund.
• Mobilizing resources for the Commission so as to meet its objectives.
• Encouraging marketing, distribution, exhibition and dissemination of Kenyan films and television programmes.
• Establishing a dynamic audiovisual archive and resource Center.
• Promoting and marketing Kenya as a premier filming destination locally and internationally.
• Facilitating the establishment of incubation centers for the industry.
• Providing liaison services with government departments on matters relating to promotion, marketing and development of the film industry.
• Developing fiscal and other incentives to promote investment in film.
• Partnering, developing and creating linkages with county, national and international organizations, both public and private, to improve and facilitate investment in the film industry.
• Be the principle spokesperson for the Commission and ensure that the Commission’s mission, programmes, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to stakeholders and the public.
• Coordinating and certifying persons, associations and organizations participating in the production of film, photography, video, stills, animation, new media and related media.
• Ensuring good corporate governance in line with Commission’s core values and promote a robust performance-driven culture.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

1. Bachelor's degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
2. Master’s Degree from a University recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
3. At least eight (8) years professional experience in the film industry;
4. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
5. Be a registered Member of a reputable Professional Body and must be in good standing with the said professional body.
6. Demonstrate business, managerial, administrative and resource mobilization skills.
7. Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural environment.

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;

1. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
2. Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
3. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
4. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
5. Chief Executive Officer, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
6. Credit Bureau Reference.
7. Professional bodies (where applicable)

TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION

An attractive remunerative package, commensurate to qualifications, experience and responsibilities and in line with government guidelines will be offered to the successful applicant. The appointment is on a four (4) term contract, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.