AddressP.O. Box 43132, Nairobi, Kenya. Ground Floor, Britam Centre, Mara/Ragati Road Junction, Upper Hill Nairobi 00100 Kenya
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.
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
VA/8 (1 Position-Based in Nairobi )
Key responsibilities
Install and maintain ICT Systems.
Carry out computer Hardware Repairs and maintenance.
Provide user support ensuring response to
VA/9 (24 positions-based in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa)
Key responsibilities
Monitoring both print and electronic media on a daily basis identifying issues and trends of concern
VA/10 (6 positions -Based in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa)
Key responsibilities
Manage the reception area to ensure effective telephone and visitor handling to maintain professional im
Job Description
VA/11 (5 Positions-Based in Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa)
Key responsibilities
Transport authorized persons for official duties;
Drive the assigned
Job Description
The primary role of the Consultant will be to develop a strategic fundraising plan for the MCK, with particular focus on the Annual Media Summit and Annual Journalism Excellence Award
Duties and responsibilities
Transport authorized persons for official duties;
Drive the assigned vehicle ensuring the safety of passengers, vehicle and other road users for the transport of autho
Duties and responsibilities
Manage the reception area to ensure effective telephone and visitor handling to maintain professional image of the council.
Making appointments and reservations both in
Duties and responsibilities
Monitoring both print and electronic media on a daily basis identifying issues and trends of concern in the media through content analysis.
Data collection, analysis an
Duties and responsibilities
Support in preparation of monthly bank reconciliations;
Maintain custody of the office cash fund and make daily payments of approved transactions;
Prepare and record p
Duties and responsibilities
Formulating, implementing and reviewing Planning Monitoring & Evaluation policies, strategies, programmes and guidelines;
Preparing and reviewing progress reports o
Duties and responsibilities
Interpreting Human Resource Management policies and standards governing terms and conditions of service
Providing policy guidance and development of Human Resource plan
Duties and responsibilities
Formulate the media monitoring programme for the Council and oversee its implementation
Supervise and train media monitors and interns and guide them to ensure strict a