Culture, Arts & Heritage Assistant Director at County Government of Tana River

Job Details

• Provide strategic leadership and administration on all matters concerning culture, arts and heritage;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of national and local laws and policies on culture, arts and heritage in the county;
• Plan, implement, monitor the development culture, arts and heritage; such as art centres, museums etc;
• Oversee the interpretation and implementation of culture, arts and heritage related policies, as well as development of regulations in line with county and national legislations;
• Promote and encourage the access to participation in and enjoyment of culture, arts and heritage activities;
• Enhance the integration of culture, arts and heritage into all aspects of socioeconomic development;
• Plan and develop proper research practices in relation to culture, arts and heritage;
• Develop and maintain appropriate records of all culture, arts and heritage resources within the county;
• Advising on matters regarding culture, arts and heritage;
• Liaising with NGO, CBO and other stakeholders on matters regarding community culture, arts and heritage in the county;
• Monitoring and evaluating community awareness and involvement in culture, arts and heritage in the county;
• Coordinating the collection, analysis and disseminating of community in culture, arts and heritage information in the county;
• Supervising, registering and promoting community development groups in culture, arts and heritage;
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Be a holder of a degree in any of the following Disciplines; Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Archaeology, Creative arts, Theatre Arts, Music, Fine Art, Kiswahili and literary studies, Political science, psychology, indigenous language or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• Have attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from Kenya School of Government;
• Certificate in computer applications;
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of culture and art activities;
• Satisfy requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.