Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB)

Job Description:

• The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board for the overall management and day to day administration of the Board. Specific duties and responsibilities shall entail:-
• Providing advice, interpretation and enforcement of Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 Laws of Kenya; and Kenya Communication (Amendment) Act, 2009, Section 46 I (2) of the Act, and the subsidiary legislation made under them;
• Being the Accounting Officer of the Board;
• Reviewing existing legislation and procedures;
• Coordinating all film classification activities;
• Maintaining standards and professionalism in film classification functions;
• Liaising with professional bodies and other stakeholders in the film industry on matters related to film classification;
• Facilitating formulation and implementation of appropriate organization wide policies, strategies and programmes to ensure that the Board pursues and achieves its mandate;
• Ensuring effective risk management of the Board and facilitating the establishment and implementation of proper internal financial management, monitoring and control systems;
• Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submissions;
• Ensuring effective communication between the Board and the management;
• Providing leadership direction and overall management of the Board by creating a conducive and motivating organization and work environment;
• Attending to Human Resource matters, including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training and development, industrial relations, effective succession management and separation;
• Ensuring continual improvement in quality and value of services provided by the Board;
• Enhancing the organization’s image by fostering corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Ensuring compliance with the Constitution of Kenya and any other legislation relevant in the management of the Board;
• Being the Secretary to the Board of Directors; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board in line with the Act.

Job Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, BroadcastProduction (Film, Television or Radio), Public Relations, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Law,  Sociology, Public Administration, Literature or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Media Studies, Journalism, Broadcast Production (Film, Television, Radio) Public Relations, MassCommunication, Business  Administration, Law, Sociology, Public Administration, Literature or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have fifteen (15) years’ of work experience, at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in Senior Management;
• Have a Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognised institution;
• Have valid membership to a recognised professional body;
• Have Proficiency in computer applications;
• Have Demonstrated a good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and Vision 2030 and other Government policies in relation to the Board’s mandate;
• Have fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.