Accreditation and Compliance Manager at Media Council of Kenya

VA/4  (1 position-Based in Nairobi)

Key responsibilities

• Administer all accreditation processes ensuring compliance with standards developed by the Council
• Maintaining files and data on compliance with accreditation processes
• Provide advice, support and assistance by interpreting policies and procedures.
• Represents the department at various conferences and serves on accreditation related committees
• Serves as the departments liaison and other related agencies
• Monitor compliance rate among media houses and training institutions
• Develop and implement departmental programs and objectives
• Conduct periodic review and revision of policies and procedures on accreditation and ensure that they are submitted to Management
• Organize, prioritize and assign tasks to the departments members
• Enforce work deadlines as they apply to accreditation
• Prepare and submit reports to the Management
• Creation of linkages and relationships between the Council and stakeholders
• Perform any other duties as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of MCK Act 2013 and accreditation standards
• Ability to work and interpret rules, regulations and policies
• Ability to multi-task and work under minimum supervision
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions
• Ability to communicate and articulate verbal and written instructions and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Must exercise a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.

Academic Qualifications

• Masters in Communication, Social Sciences or any other related field

Relevant Experience

• Four (4) years’ experience of progressively responsible administrative and managerial work in accreditation and Two in a supervisory capacity

Shortlisted candidates for VA/1 must obtain clearance from the following:

1. Kenya Revenue Authority;
2. Higher Education Loans Board;
3. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
4. Certificate from a reputable Credit Reference Bureau;
5. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation.

Applicants for positions VA/2, VA/9, VA10 and VA/11 must clearly indicate their preferred station of work or indicate willingness to work in any of the mentioned regional offices.