Senior Officer - Training Standards and Curriculum Development at Media Council of Kenya

VA/5  (1 Position-Based in Nairobi)

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize trainings and develop courses including lesson plans, training methods and modules and curriculum for journalists
• Facilitates regular research on training and short courses needs of the media and Conduct training for journalists
• Identify, select and supervise training consultants, trainees or other staff.
• Coordinate College Inspection to ensure high ethical and professional standards of journalists training
• Communicate upcoming trainings; produce training materials and aid, including multi-media tools, PowerPoint presentations, manuals, brochures and posters;
• Generate reports from the trainings focusing on training needs, emerging issues and ensure recommendations are acted upon

Academic Qualifications

• A degree in Media, Communications or Public Relations from a recognised University. An advanced degree will be added advantage.

Relevant Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience in training coordination and professionals.
• Skills and experience in ICT- based applications;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Report writing and public presentation skills.
• Conversant with the current media performance trends and journalism and the training and development needs

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.

Further, all candidates are required to provide their valid membership with relevant professional bodies.