Principal Creative Production Officer at The Kenya Cultural Centre

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director/CEO, the job holder will;

1. Plan, coordinate and implement creative programs for the Kenya Cultural Centre;
2. Mobilise resources to support creative activities of the Centre;
3. Steer the creative production process from beginning to completion and ensure the commercial viability of the products by turning story ideas into profitable creative productions;
4. Ensure incubation of creative ideas;
5. Lead all production efforts including hiring, supervising all staff and crew;
6. Coordinate with other theatre personnel to ensure the efficiency of the production process;
7. Liaise between the cast, crew, and director;
8. Verify theatre purchases, organize meetings, and schedule rehearsal times;
9. Make decisions regarding casting, costuming, lighting, and other aspects of theatre productions;
10. Create an environment where the talents of the cast and crew can flourish;
11. Put together a creative and talented cast and crew;
12. Responsible for all aspects of creative productions process;
13. Ensure compliance with regulations and codes of practice;
14. Be accountable for the success of the finished creative production; and
15. Any other responsibilities as may be assigned to the employee and as are necessary to achieve the Centre’s objectives.

Requirements/Qualifications

The appropriate candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications;

1. Bachelor’s Degree Creative Arts and any other related field from a recognized university.
2. A minimum period of six of (6) years post qualification experience in a relevant field
3. Must demonstrate outstanding professional competence and administrative ability as reflected in work performance and results
4. Must demonstrate ability to write cultural proposals for research and funding
5. Proficiency in computer applications
6. Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable

Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

Remuneration

The successful candidate shall be offered competitive remuneration at KCC Job Group 5, a House allowance and Leave allowance as per government rates.

Terms of Service

3-year Contract renewable subject to individual performance