Manager-Training and Media Development at Media Council of Kenya

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate Media training and development programs to promote the media sector in Kenya
• Research and advise on the training needs of the media for Enhanced collaboration between training institutions and industry
• In consultation with the relevant state and non-state actors, oversee the updating, deployment of the Media and Journalism Training curriculum for colleges and universities
• Coordinate the accreditation of Journalism and Media trainers to ensure the development of a robust media training framework in Kenya
• Lead the inspection and accreditation of Media training institutions to ensure highest compliance
• Become an expert in the media support experience for Partners to understand and resolve inbound product questions and issues
• Spearhead the professionalization and sustainability of local and community media to enhance multiplicity of voices and access to information
• Build technical expertise and capacity of owners, reporters and journalists to facilitate sustainability of media projects.
• Promote good governance of Media Boards and operational systems of partner media.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in journalism/communication from a recognised institution, or any other relevant degree
• Relevant Master´s Degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Journalism will be an added advantage;
• A minimum of five years of experience in media training and development issues in Kenya
• Skills and experience in ICT- based applications;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Report writing and public presentation skills.
• Conversant with the current media performance trends and professional issues related to journalism standards
• Proven skills in written succinct and high quality reports including the capacity to digest, interpret, and accurately summarize reports and data.