Director, Film Industry Support Services at Kenya Film Commission

 Job Description

I. DIRECTOR, FILM INDUSTRY SUPPORT SERVICES ( JOB GRADE KFC 2)-JOB REF NO: KFC/HRA/DFISS/2020- 1 POST

Reporting to the CEO, the Director Film Industry Support Services will be responsible for formulation of film industry strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures; formulation
of capacity development initiatives and local content development. The job holder will also be responsible for:

• Initiating, developing, implementing and reviewing film industry support services policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures;
• Promoting and facilitating development of local content;
• Establishing incubating centres for the film industry in Kenya;
• Providing advice on support and professional development opportunities for established and emerging professionals in the film industry
• Overseeing certification of persons, associations and organizations participating in the production of film, photography, video, stills, animation, new media and related media;
• Providing liaison services for government departments, film producers, and film agencies and other stakeholders on matters relating to the promotion, marketing and development of the film industry;
• Establishing partnerships and networks with county, national and international organizations, both public and private, to improve and facilitate the growth of the film industry;
• Coordinating the development of strategies to attract potential customers/investors to Kenya’s locations and productions facilities;
• Overseeing formulation of capacity development projects and programmes for the film industry;
• Coordinating the development of award and recognition programmes and other incentives to promote talent in the film industry; and
• Overseeing the operations of Regional Film Hubs.

The successful candidate must:

• Have at least twelve (12) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be in a management position;
• Have masters degree in any of the following disciplines:-Marketing, Communication and Media Studies, Business Administration/ Management, Education, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Marketing, Communication and Media Studies, Business Administration/ Management, Education, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution;
• Be proficient in computer applications;

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;

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

TERMS OF SERVICE

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 for Director and Manager Positions will be on a Three (3) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.