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About Media Council of Kenya
The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Council Act 2013 for purposes of setting of media standards and ensuring compliance with those standards as set out in Article 34(5) of the Constitution and for connected purposes. The Council started as a sel... read moref-regulating body in 2004 to regulate media industry in Kenya but transited through the Media Act 2007 and adopted co-regulation media regulation approach, where board members and the Secretariat while receiving government funds to support some of its activities, remain very independent in their operations and are not subject to any form of control.
Vision
A professional and free media accountable to the public.
Mission
To safeguard media freedom, enhance professionalism and arbitrate media disputes.
Our Core Values
The Council is committed to the following guiding principles:
1. Integrity
2. Independence
3. Professionalism
4. Transparency and Accountability
Council’s Role, Mandate, Functions and Authority
The Council draws its mandate and authority from the Media Act 2013. Its functions are to:
Promote and protect the freedom and independence of the media;
Prescribe standards of journalists, media practitioners and media enterprises;
Ensure the protection of the rights and privileges of journalists in the performance of their duties;
Promote and enhance ethical and professional standards amongst journalists and media enterprises;
Advise the government or the relevant regulatory authority on matters relating to professional, education and the training of journalists and other media practitioners;
Set standards, in consultation with the relevant training institutions, for professional education and training of journalists;
Develop and regulate ethical and disciplinary standards for journalists, media practitioners and media enterprises;
Accredit journalists and foreign journalists by certifying their competence, authority or credibility against official standards based on the quality and training of journalists in Kenya including the maintaining of a register of journalists, media enterprises and such other related registers as it may deem fit and issuance of such document evidencing accreditation with the Council as the Council shall determine;
Conduct an annual review of the performance and the general public opinion of the media, and publish the results in at least two daily newspapers of national circulation;
Through the Cabinet Secretary, table before Parliament reports on its functions;
Establish media standards and regulate and monitor compliance with the media standards;
Facilitate resolution of disputes between the government and the media and between the public and the media and intra media;
Compile and maintain a register of accredited journalists, foreign journalists, media enterprises and such other related registers as it may consider necessary;
Subject to any other written law, consider and approve applications for accreditation by educational institutions that seek to offer courses in journalism; and
Perform such other functions as may be assigned to it under any other written law.
A person shall be qualified for appointment as chairperson or member of the Council if that person-
is a citizen of Kenya:
holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
has knowledge
A person shall be qualified for appointment as chairperson or member of the Council if that person-
is a citizen of Kenya:
holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
has knowledge
Duration of the Internship
The internship will be for a period of Three Months (3) Februrary - April 2023. The Media Council of Kenya will provide up to KShs 15,000 for the trainees&rsq
MCK INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMME CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Media Council of Kenya in partnership with recognised media houses is rolling out an internship programme for the Financial Year 2022/20
Media Council of Kenya is an inclusive, equal and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability.
MCK
Position Summary
The overall function of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is to oversee the Council’s programs, monitor execution and provide reports that will guide the strat
Job Description
The primary role of the position will be to undertake a comprehensive communication audit and thereafter develop and implement a corporate communication strategy that
VA/1 Procurement Officer
Consolidate the procurement needs from all departments
Maintain and update a standing list of registered tenders on an annual basis.
Issue procurement/disposal docum
VA/2 Outreach and Liaison officer (Digital and New media)
Facilitate the professionalization and recognition of Digital and New Media content developers by
Facilitating completion of Code of
VA/3 Outreach and Liaison Officer (Vernacular and Local Media)
Facilitate the develop of a comprehensive training and sustainability strategy for Local and vernacular media
Develop and facilit
VA/4 Risk and Quality Assurance officer
Working with management to assess institutional risks and developing an audit plan that considers the results of the risk assessment.
Evaluation and ve
VA/2. (4 Positions-Based in Mombasa, Kisumu, Meru and Nakuru)
Reporting to the Director of Media Training & Development, the MCK Regional Coordinator will oversee activities to ensure MC
VA/1. (1 Position-Based in Nairobi)
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Corporate Services will provide oversight and leadership to composite services and the profession
VA/3. (2 Positions-Based in Nairobi)
Reporting to the Manager — Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, the Incumbent will promote positive relations with government functionaries and
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 o
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
VA/6 (1 Position-Based in Nairobi)
Key responsibilities
Keep up to date with legal news
Read legal opinions by judges to make sure the Council is updated with changes in legislation or case
VA/7 (1 Position-Based in Nairobi )
Key responsibilities
Confirming the accuracy and completeness of accounts receivables (invoicing, receipting, banking and reconciliations) and reporting o
