Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, th e job holder will provide overall management and coordination of the Liaison Department. The job holder will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of policies, standards, guidelines and procedures on film production, liaison and location services;
• Establishing linkages and networks with film studios and facility houses;
• Initiating analysis of the technical factors influencing film-makers in their choice of destinations for production and post-production services;
• Initiating development of strategies to attract potential customers/investors to Kenya’s locations and productions facilities;
• Promoting and facilitating the development of local content;
• Liaising with film producers to identify suitable locations for film shooting;
• Providing advice on permission rights and clearance for film makers and producers;
• Coordinating location services enquiries for film makers and producers;
• Facilitating access to production facilities, location, crew and shooting spaces;
• Monitoring and keeping abreast of changing trends in film production and exploring new opportunities for location services; and
• Liaising with Corporate Communications and ICT Departments to update the Commission website.

The successful candidate must have:

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been in a management position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Film Production, Communication, Marketing, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognizedinstitution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: – Film Production, Communication, Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a professional body where applicable;
• Certificate in Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results, and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the officer will be responsible for branding and development of communication strategy, policies and plans. The officer will also be responsible for:

• Overseeing development, implementation and review of communication strategies, programs and policies;
• Publicizing the organization’s activities;
• Editing and production of the organization’s newsletters, magazines and brochures;
• Coordinating development and management of information, education and communication materials;
• Managing Media Information Service;
• Facilitating press conferences, official functions, visits, seminars, workshops, public relations exhibitions and other organizational social events;
• Preparing speeches, briefs, press supplements, press statements, news releases and feature articles;
• Collaborating with media houses for coverage of the organization’s events;
• Managing matters of corporate interest and corporate social responsibility programs;
• Ensuring a positive corporate image of the Commission;
• Coordinating research and development on emerging issues related to corporate communication; and
• Preparing corporate communication reports and briefs.

The successful candidate must have:

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been in a management position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: – Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communications or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: – Communication, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Journalism, Mass Communications or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Demonstrated merit and ability in work performance and results; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
  

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