Purpose of the Job;
To plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality
exhibitions and events that maximize utilization of KCC’s spaces, enhance
audience engagement, support artists’ visibility, and contribute directly to
revenue generation and national awareness of Kenya Cultural Centre as a leading
hub for creative and cultural expression.
Duties
and Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Manager, Programmes & Business
Development, the job holder will;
- Plan, coordinate, and implement exhibitions,
performances, festivals, conferences, and cultural events in line with
KCC’s mandate and annual programme;
- Maintaining the Bookings Calendar for the
Centre;
- Actively schedule and manage exhibitions and
events to improve utilization of galleries, theatres, and other hirable
spaces;
- Liaise with artists, curators, performers,
partners, and event organizers to deliver professional, well-executed
programmes;
- Develop innovative exhibition and event concepts
that respond to market demand and attract diverse audiences, including
youth and rural-based artists;
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for events,
including venue preparation, schedules, technical requirements, and
on-site operations;
- Work closely with the Sales & Marketing
function to package exhibitions and events as revenue-generating products;
- Support artist participation by facilitating
access to platforms for showcasing and commercializing creative works;
- Ensure exhibitions and events are properly
documented, branded, and promoted across digital and traditional channels;
- Collect audience feedback, attendance data, and
post-event reports to assess performance and inform programme improvement;
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies,
public sector standards, and safety requirements during events and
exhibitions;
- Contribute to structured programming calendars
that enhance consistency, predictability, and repeat visitation; and
- Any other responsibilities as may be assigned to
the employee and as are necessary to achieve the Centre’s objectives.
Requirements/Qualifications
The appropriate candidate must possess the following
minimum qualifications;
- Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, Performing
Arts, Fine Arts, Arts Management, Event Management, Cultural Studies,
Hospitality or Tourism Management, Communication or Public Relations or
related disciplines;
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in an
equivalent or comparable positions;
- Certificate in Arts Administration or Cultural
Programming, Audience Development or Cultural Participation, Health,
Safety, and Risk Management training for events is an added advantage;
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Required
Skills & Competencies
- Exhibition and event planning, coordination, and
management.
- Knowledge of performing arts, visual arts,
cultural programming, and creative industries.
- Basic budgeting, scheduling, and resource
coordination skills.
- Stakeholder coordination with artists, curators,
event organizers, and partners.
- Event documentation, reporting, and programme
evaluation.
How to
Apply
Interested candidates should visit our website www.kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke for
the full details of the open posts and send their applications, addressed to
the undersigned, to the email address jobs@kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke
or deposit the application letter at the Kenya Cultural Centre Offices
(located along Harry Thuku Road, opposite Norfolk) not later than the 3rd
March, 2026. The application letter must be accompanied by an updated
curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates and testimonials. Kenya
Cultural Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/EXECUTIVE
- DIRECTOR KENYA CULTURAL CENTRE
- P.O.BOX 43031-00100 NAIROBI
