KFC Head of Programmes job in Kenya

Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is a State Corporation established vide Legal Notice No. 10 of 2005.
The Commission, whose vision is to be the reputed film partner of choice, is mandated to promote Kenya as a centre of excellence in film production.
KFC works closely with film producers, government agencies, private organizations, professional bodies and associations in the film industry, other film commissions and other stakeholders in the film industry.
KFC has exiting career opportunities and now seeks to recruit self-motivated, dynamic and result-oriented persons to fill the following senior position:

Head of Programmes
Job Ref KFC/HOP/2010

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will take lead in formulating and implementing film industry development programs.

Job Profile:

    * Identify, design and develop film industry programs to deliver growth of the industry
    * Design and manage effective stakeholder engagement programmes to ensure synergy in the film industry
    * Design and implement fundraising programs to support film industry development.
    * Establish and maintain networks between the Commission and film industry partners both locally and internationally.
    * Develop and manage a digitalized film archive with a broad selection of Kenyan produced films/videos and other relevant content
    * Identify capacity gaps and implement programmes on capacity building of the film industry
    * Researching, monitoring and evaluating performance of all film industry programs
    * Provide effective leadership to the Programs Department all matters related to operation to ensure result based management approaches
    * Experience in public sector performance contracting process is an added advantage
    * Work closely with the marketing function of KFC to introduce synergised activities for the industry

Required Qualifications:

    * Bachelor degree in Social Sciences
    * MA/MSc/MBA in marketing, project management or a relevant social science
    * 7 years experience 3 of which should be in a senior management position
    * Experience in film production with outstanding knowledge of both local and international film industries and markets will be an added advantage
    * Demonstrated business, marketing, project management, research and proposal writing skills
    * Exceptional communication and presentation skills
    * Team leadership and problem-solving abilities
    * Proficiency in computer application packages
    * Must not in any way have conflict of interest with the position advertised
These positions will attract a competitive remunerative package.

Please send your application and a detailed CV with two (2) referees indicating your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before December 22, 2010.

Please quote the Job reference number and address your application to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Film Commission,
Lenana Road, Jumuia Place, Second Floor
P. O. Box 76417-00508, Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel. 020-2714073/4.

E-mail: md@filmingkenya.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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