Marketing & Product Development Manager Job Vacancy: Kenya Film Commission

Marketing & Product Development Manager (FC3)
Job Ref. KFC/FP/2009/01

Kenya Film Commission, a State Corporation mandated to promote the local film industry and market Kenya as a filming destination, requires a self-motivated, dynamic, innovative and result-oriented person to fill above mentioned position.

Job Summary:

• The officer shall be responsible for formulation and implementation of KFC marketing and film promotion strategies.

Reporting to:

The job holder shall be reporting to the Head of Programs

Job profile:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive and integrated marketing strategy aimed at promoting KFC and its programmes;
• Creation of awareness on Kenyan films and filming locations in the international film markets;
• Re-branding and re-packaging of KFC services to ensure that they met the needs of the customers and stakeholders; and coming up with innovative ways of service delivery;
• Monitoring the developments of international film markets; advising the management accordingly and giving appropriate recommendations on enhancing the marketability of local films;
• Ensuring that the Commission adequately participate in the regional and international film festivals and exhibitions;
• Liaising with local film producers to ensure formulation of effective local film promotion and advertising strategies;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the marketing strategies and programs to determine their effectiveness;
• Conducting research on the factors influencing international film makers in their choice of destination for film production, among other research topics, towards the formulation of sound film policies;
• Examining the licensing procedures and incentives available to film makers coming to Kenya and making appropriate recommendations;
• Ensure development of a film screen culture in Kenya hence creating market for locally produced films;
• Ensure publicity of all KFC programs;
• Any other duty as may be assigned by Head of Programs;

Person’s Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related social science
• Professional qualifications in marketing
• Masters degree in relevant social science is an added advantage
• Over 5 years experience 2 of which should be in a similar position
• Possess business, managerial and administrative skills
• Demonstrate leadership abilities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in computer application packages

The position will attract a competitive remunerative package.

Please send your application and a detailed CV with two (2) referees indicating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned before or on 6th January 2010 by 5.00pm:

The Head of Human Resources/Administration,
Kenya Film Commission,
2nd Flr, Jumuia Place II, Lenana Road, Kilimani.
P. O. Box 76417-00508,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel. 020-2714073/4

Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted

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