Kenya Film Classification Board Vacancies

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) is a State Corporation established under the Film and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 Laws of Kenya with a regulatory function to ensure that films screened to the public are in line with the national aspirations and culture.

The Board invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill the following positions:

1. Public Communication Officer

(1 Post)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Gathering information on existing programmes, significant events and the impact on customers and forwarding the same to the Chief Executive Officer for dissemination;
• Liaising with media practioners and the public on issues of mutual concern under the guidance of a senior officer.

Qualification Requirements:

For appoint to this position, the applicant must;

• Be in possession of a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines : Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
• Be proficient in computer applications.

2. Accountant 

(1 Post)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations involving primary data entry;
• Routine accounting work such as balancing of cash books, imprests and advances ledgers etc;
• He/she will be responsible for safe custody of records and assets under him/her

Qualification requirements:

For appointment to this position, the applicant must;

• Have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other equivalent qualification;
• Have a pass in Part I of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent; and
• Be proficient in any of the automated accounting Computer packages.

3. Internal Auditor 

(1 Post)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Preparing audit plans and programmes;
• Reviewing internal control systems on financial and other operations of departments;
• Ensuring economy efficiency and effectiveness in financial and operating systems;
• Verifying the existence and safety of Board’s assets;
• Preparing audit reports to management and follow up on action taken;
• maintaining high audit standards and general financial discipline;
• Being secretary to the Audit Committee of the Board; and
• Liaising with external auditors.

Qualification Requirements:

For appoint to this position, the applicant must:

• Have a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting/ Finance option) or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Be in possession of a minimum of Certified Public Accountant Part I (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Have at least three years post qualification experience in a busy audit office; and
• Be proficient in any of the automated accounting Computer packages such as pastel, Quick books etc.

4. Information Communication Technology Officer 

(1 Post)

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Analyzing, designing, coding, testing, implementing computer programs and providing user support;
• Maintaining support systems and training of users;
• Repairing and maintaining of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated peripherals;
• Receiving, installing and certifying of Information Communication Technology equipment;
• Configuring of new Information Communication Technology equipment.

Qualification requirements:

For appoint to this position, the applicant must;

• Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following: Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Physics, Business Information Technology or any other ICT related discipline with a bias in information communication technology from a recognized Institution;

or

• Higher Diploma in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, day time telephone contacts, names an d contacts of three referees and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates to reach the undersigned not later than 29th June, 2012

Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Film Classification Board
P. 0. Box 44226 - 00100
Uchumi House
Nairobi

KFCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer (No discrimination against gender or disability)

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted