Deputy Director, Film Services, Job in Kenya

Basic      Salary Scale: Ksh 102,860 – Ksh 172,350 p.m.   (CSG 6)

House Allowance: Ksh 21,508– Ksh 50,000 p.m.

Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000 p.m.

Leave Allowance:  As provided in the Civil Service

Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year

Medical Cover: As provided by the Government

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • Served  for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade Assistant Director Film Services, CSG 7 or in a  comparable and relevant  position in the wider public service;
  • A Bachelors Degree in the following fields: Film Production, Film and Animation, Theatre Arts and Film Technology, Broadcast Production (Film option), Communication Studies (Film option) or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;

                      OR

  • A Bachelors Degree in the following field: Social Sciences, Information Science, Development Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications Studies, International Relations  and a
  • Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma in Film Production, Film and Animation, Mass Communication (Film/Animation option) or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; and
  • Demonstrated professional competence and leadership ability in film production as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities


An officer at this level will head a division at the National Film Headquarters. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • Developing and reviewing policy guidelines for management of production and field operations services;
  • Spearheading the development, review and implementation of tracking systems for the Departmental strategic and annual work plans;
  • Developing guidelines for re-engineering of film production processes and promoting Public Private Partnership (PPP);
  • Overseeing development of guidelines for regional, continental and international protocols, agreements, conventions and treaties in the film sector;
  • Coordinating research in content development, packaging and screen culture;
  • Facilitating budgeting controlling and evaluating utilization of resources for film projects;
  • Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in film; facilitating development and review of industry-wide code of conduct;
  • Leadership in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) on film related matters;
  • Overseeing the implementation of regional continental and international protocols, agreements, conventions and treaties in the film sector; and
  • Promoting linkages with Ministries, State Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on film related matters

How To Apply

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