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
How To Apply
