Job Opportunities at Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) - 15 Positions

JOB REF:  KFCB/HR/11/2022

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Grade: KFCB 9

Job Purpose: Responsible for ensuring that the office functions efficiently and smoothly by providing clerical, secretarial and administrative support to other employees working in the office.

Responsibilities

• Providing visitors with refreshments while they wait;
• Preparing outgoing mails for distribution;
• Perform administrative and routine clerical tasks;
• Sorting and distributing incoming mails;
• Assist with event planning;
• Perform general office duties and related errands;
• Retrieve information when requested; and
• Preparation of tea/coffee for staff and supply during the allocated times including during various staff meetings
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean Grade D or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of three (3) Years relevant work experience

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REF: KFCB/HR/10/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 9
Job Purpose: Responsible for providing driving and logistical services for proper and safe handling of the Board’s motor vehicles and transportation of the Board’s employees and goods in the execution of their mandate.

Responsibilities

1. Providing driving and logistic services allocated by the office for all official trips;
2. Maintaining and updating daily vehicle movement log and schedule and ensuring all trips are pre-authorized by the relevant officer before embarking on the trip;
3. Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles for detection of malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
4. Ensuring that the vehicle is well maintained and has all the required certificates and licenses as per the traffic Act;
5. Develop and maintain a schedule for regular car service appointments and ensure any issue arising is reported;
6. Ensure that there is documented proper tracking of service intervals;
7. Organize for vehicle repairs in liaison with the Supply Chain and Administration Office;
8. Efficient and timely delivery of relevant documents with confirmed signed delivery books/acknowledgement notes;
9. Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
10. Ensure effective fuel management of the allocated vehicle;
11. Overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and
12. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.
13. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D(Plain) or equivalent qualifications;
2. Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
3. Defensive driving certificate from Automobile association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
4. Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade I;
5. First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and

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REF: KFCB/HR/6/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 8

Job Purpose: To support all the activities and functions of the Registration Department including filing, issuance of filming licenses and compiling film licensing data.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will include;

1. Assisting with filing application forms for filming licenses;
2. Assisting with filing application forms for film agent registration;
3. Assisting with filing duplicates for filming licenses issued;
4. Assisting with filing duplicates of Certificates of Registration Film Agents issued;
5. Assisting with filing departmental reports; and
6. Assisting in managing the front office.
7. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Diploma in any of the following fields: Library and Information Studies, Film/Video/TV/Radio Production, Mass Communication, Journalism, PublicRelations, Education, Counseling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Proficiency in computer applications

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REF: KFCB/HR/5/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 8

Job Purpose:

Responsible for providing technical support on all activities related to film licensing, including functions related to data management of all individual licensing applications.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Approving and filing of application forms and issue notes for distributors and exhibitors;
2. Assisting in the issuance of Film regulatory licenses to video/film exhibitors and distributors;
3. Assisting in the issuance classification labels & film classification catalogues to distribution and exhibition outlets and the general public;
4. Monitoring of video shows and cinema theatre twenty-four hours (24/7) a week for
5. compliance with the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222;
6. Assisting in monitoring of film exhibition and distribution outlets, for compliance with Cap 222, Laws of Kenya;
7. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Diploma in any of the following fields: Film/Video/TV/Radio Production, Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Education, Counseling or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Proficient in Computer applications.

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REF: KFCB/HR/4/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 8

Job Purpose: Responsible for providing assistance to Customer Care office as an interface between internal and external customers

Responsibilities

1. Compiling daily visitors’ register;
2. Compiling daily reports;
3. Providing relevant information to visitors;
4. Responding to visitors’ queries;
5. Recording visitors’ personal details;
6. Receiving, guiding and directing visitors to designated offices and areas; and
7. Issuing visitors’ passes.
8. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Diploma in Customer Service, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Communication Management, Event Management, Front Office or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Proficiency in Computer applications

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No of Positions: 2

REF: KFCB/HR/3/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 8

Job Purpose: To assist in implementing the film and broadcast content regulation policies, guidelines, projects and strategic objectives to enhance compliance with the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap 222 and other relevant legislations

Responsibilities

1. Carrying out activities towards enforcing broadcasters’ compliance to Cap 222, KICA and other relevant laws in the interest of protecting children from potentially harmful broadcast content;
2. Monitoring TV channels, radio stations and online video/film streaming services/platforms twenty-four hours (24/7) a week for compliance to Cap 222 and KICA provisions on broadcasters’ responsibilities versus child protection from potentially harmful broadcast content;
3. Assisting in compiling daily media monitoring reports and submit to the supervisor;
4. Retrieving and viewing suspect broadcast/media content as and when required for advisory and legal purposes;
5. Assisting in compiling customer feedback/complaints reports in regard to broadcast/media content;
6. Checking on daily basis the working status of the broadcast monitoring equipment allocated and report on any trouble shooting need;
7. Ensuring the office equipment and space is clean.
8. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Have a Diploma in any of the following fields: Film/Video/TV /Radio Production, Mass Communication Journalism, Public Relations, Education, Counselling from a recognized institution;
2. Proficiency in Computer applications.

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REF: KFCB/HR/12/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Job Grade: KFCB 7

Job Purpose

To assist execution of Board’s mandate of regulating possession, public exhibition and distribution of film, through examining every film and poster for purposes of classification and imposing age restriction on viewership with the aim of promoting National aspiration and values, and protection of children from harmful film and broadcast content as prescribed by the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 and other relevant legislations.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Updating and maintaining film classification catalogues;
2. Receiving and filing application for film examination and classification;
3. Issuing film classification catalogues to clients;
4. Preparing film classification reports;
5. Receiving and filing application for film examination and classification of content;
6. f) Updating and maintaining film classification catalogues; of examined and classified
7. audio-visual content;
8. g) Filling forms and maintaining a register of clients who, have applied for film and content classification; and
9. Assisting in preparation of classification reports.
10. iAny other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Must have a Diploma in any of the following fields: Film/Video/TV/Radio Production, Mass Communication, Information Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Education and Sociology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Three (3) years relevant work experience;
3. Proficient in Computer applications

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REF: KFCB/HR/8/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 7

Job Purpose: Responsible for assisting in verifying and examining financial accounting information.

Responsibilities

1. Examining payment vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down financial rules and regulations;
2. Preparing payment vouchers, imprest and committal documents in accordance with laid down financial rules and regulations;
3. Carrying out bank reconciliation;
4. Verifying data entered into cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers;
5. Verifying and receipting of all monies due and payable to the Board;
6. Safe custody of Accountable Documents under his/her sections(s);
7. Ensuring proper maintenance of efficient filling systems; and
8. Safe keeping of invoices, receipts and other accounts records;
9. Verification of petty cash.
10. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education;
2. Part I of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Three (3) years relevant work experience;
4. Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
5. Proficiency in Computer applications.

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REF: KFCB/HR/9/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 6

Job Purpose: Provide an independent, objective assurance to the Board on effectiveness of Risk Management, Internal controls and Governance processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Conducting variety of auditing work of prescribed scope and complexity;
2. Identifying and advising risks affecting the audit area;
3. Preparation of internal audit work plan;
4. Identifying any accounting errors, fraud and initiating investigations;
5. Reviewing and recommending the strengthening of internal control systems;
6. Providing assurance that the financial statements are in conformity with laws and statues governing the Board.
7. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Kenya Part I or Equivalent from recognized institution;
3. Proficiency in Computer applications.

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REF: KFCB/HR/7/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 6

Job Purpose: Responsible for compiling and preparing budget estimates.

Responsibilities

1. Controlling expenditure commitments in the Board;
2. Evaluating and scrutinizing expenditure proposals;
3. Monitoring commitments on expenditures for recurrent, development and donor funds;
4. Compiling information required in the budgetary process;
5. Processing medium term expenditure and revised estimates budget;
6. Compiling and formatting financial estimates;
7. Participating in preparation of budget estimates;
8. Taking initial action on budget monitoring; and
9. Preparing reports and briefs on budgetary allocations;
10. Preparing draft budgets from units;
11. Preparing financial variance reports;
12. Committing LSOs and LPOs as per set budgetary limits.
13. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting/ Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
2. Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Proficiency in Computer applications.

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REF: KFCB/2/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 6
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Job Purpose: Responsible for assisting in implementing the film and broadcast content regulation policies, guidelines, projects and strategic objectives aimed at child protection from potentially harmful broadcast content and promotion of national values.

Responsibilities

1. Enforcing broadcasters’ compliance to Cap 222, KICA and other relevant laws aimed at child protection from potentially harmful broadcast content and promotion of national values;
2. Monitoring TV channels, radio stations and online video/film streaming services/platforms twenty-four hour a week (24/7) for compliance to Cap 222 and KICA provisions on broadcasters’ responsibilities versus child protection from potentially harmful broadcast content;
3. Compiling weekly media monitoring reports and submit upwards for legal and other relevant action to be taken;
4. Drafting correspondence for compliance enforcement actions;
5. Retrieving and viewing suspect broadcast/media content as and when required for advisory and legal purposes;
6. Maintaining a database of suspect content captured from the broadcast stations as evidence for use in pursuing the violators;
7. Maintaining the broadcasters’ compliance data;
8. Compiling the performance reports;
9. Assisting the Senior in running the section;
10. Being in charge of the Unit and making daily operational decisions for the Unit;
11. Allocating the broadcast stations and online platforms to be monitored by the assistants;
12. Compiling customer feedback reports in regard to broadcast/media content;
13. Responding to queries from various stakeholders in broadcast/media content related issues and offer creative solutions;
14. Carrying out activities that enable the department pursue collaborations with MDAC (Ministries, Departments, Counties and Agencies within or outside government) aimed at child protection from potentially harmful broadcast content and promotion of national values;
15. Carrying out activities that enable the department create awareness on clean media content and online safety among the viewers/listeners;
16. Carrying out activities that enable the department sensitize broadcast and digital media on the Board’s mandate and their responsibility to media content consumers in regard to content;
17. Assisting in handling clients’ complaints in regard to broadcast/media content and keep a record of the action taken.
18. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Studies/Science, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Broadcast Production (Film/TV/Radio), Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminology, Law, Religion and Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
2. Proficiency in Computer applications.

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No of Positions: 3

REF: KFCB/HR 1/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 6

Job Purpose: To assist in implementing processes, guidelines and activities for executing the film registration function by licensing filmmakers and registering film agents with a view to promoting National aspirations and values, and protecting children from harmful film and broadcast content as prescribed by the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap 222 and other relevant legislations.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Registering the film agents;
2. Issuing filming licenses;
3. Maintaining film registration registers;
4. Compiling performance reports;
5. Conducting field inspections in filming locations in the country;
6. Receiving clients’ complaints; and
7. Compiling customer feedback.
8. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor from time to time

Specifications/Requirements for Appointment;

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Studies/Science, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Broadcast Production (Film/TV/Radio), Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminology, Law, Religion and Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
2. Proficiency in computer applications.