Director, Film Services, Job in Kenya

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 143, 640 – Ksh 262,420 p.m.          (CSG 5)

House Allowance: Ksh 49,206– Ksh 60,000 p.m.

Commuter Allowance: Ksh 20,000 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 ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Assistant Director Film Services, CSG 7 and above 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 fields: Social Sciences, Information Science, Development Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications Studies, International Relations and a
  • Diploma/Post Graduate Diploma in either Film Production, Film and Animation, Mass Communication (Film/Animation option) or equivalent qualification from a  recognized institution;
  • A Masters Degree in Film and Animation, Film Studies, Film and Media Studies, Broadcast Production (Film option) or its equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;
  • A thorough understanding of the Constitution, National goals and policies and ability to translate them to film programs and projects; and
  • Demonstrated professional competence and leadership ability in film production as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities


The Director will be the head of the Department of Film Services. His/her duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

  • Advising on formulation and review of National Policies to govern the Film Industry; advising on the development of film education strategy; establishing appropriate legal framework to promote the industry; and establishing clear linkages with stakeholders;
  • Initiating and providing Strategic Leadership on all policy issues that relate to the film industry;
  • Overseeing the enforcement of part two (2) of Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap 222;
  • Planning, coordinating, controlling, developing, promoting, monitoring and evaluation of film services in the country;
  • Ensuring the interpretation and implementation of Government policies on Social-Cultural, Economic, Political development, National Integration and Cohesion through Audio-Visual content for dissemination and archiving for posterity;
  • Providing 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;
  • Promoting linkages with Ministries, State Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on film related matters and ensuring development of industry wide code of conduct;
  • Facilitating  Annual Film Festivals, spearheading resource mobilization; and
  • Undertaking  benchmarks to promote best practices in film industry

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