Job Description:
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board for the overall management and day to day administration of the Board. Specific duties and responsibilities shall entail:-
Providing advice, interpretation and enforcement of Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 Laws of Kenya; and Kenya Communication (Amendment) Act, 2009, Section 46 I (2) of the Act, and the subsidiary legislation made under them;
Being the Accounting Officer of the Board;
Reviewing existing legislation and procedures;
Coordinating all film classification activities;
Maintaining standards and professionalism in film classification functions;
Liaising with professional bodies and other stakeholders in the film industry on matters related to film classification;
Facilitating formulation and implementation of appropriate organization wide policies, strategies and programmes to ensure that the Board pursues and achieves its mandate;
Ensuring effective risk management of the Board and facilitating the establishment and implementation of proper internal financial management, monitoring and control systems;
Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submissions;
Ensuring effective communication between the Board and the management;
Providing leadership direction and overall management of the Board by creating a conducive and motivating organization and work environment;
Attending to Human Resource matters, including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training and development, industrial relations, effective succession management and separation;
Ensuring continual improvement in quality and value of services provided by the Board;
Enhancing the organization's image by fostering corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
Ensuring compliance with the Constitution of Kenya and any other legislation relevant in the management of the Board;
Being the Secretary to the Board of Directors; and
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board in line with the Act.
Job Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
Have a Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, BroadcastProduction (Film, Television or Radio), Public Relations, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Law, Sociology, Public Administration, Literature or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Have a Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Media Studies, Journalism, Broadcast Production (Film, Television, Radio) Public Relations, MassCommunication, Business Administration, Law, Sociology, Public Administration, Literature or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Have fifteen (15) years' of work experience, at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in Senior Management;
Have a Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognised institution;
Have valid membership to a recognised professional body;
Have Proficiency in computer applications;
Have Demonstrated a good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and Vision 2030 and other Government policies in relation to the Board's mandate;
Have fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.