Film Industry Development Director, Film Industry Development Manager, Internal Audit Manager Jobs in Kenya

Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is a State Corporation mandated to facilitate the development of a vibrant film and television industry in Kenya and to market the country’s filming potential locally and internationally. 

KFC works closely with film stakeholders, government agencies, private organizations, professional bodies and associations in the film industry and other film commissions. 

KFC has exciting career opportunities and now seeks to recruit the appropriate persons to fill the following senior positions:

Director Film Industry Development

Job Ref: KFC/DFID/2014

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will primarily be

responsible for all aspects relating to the development, enhancement and support of the local film and television industry.

Job Profile:

• Building up and supporting the local film industry.
• Supporting Counties in the development of their film industries.
• Creating and encouraging community consciousness in the art of film in Kenya.
• Developing concepts for promoting the screen culture in Kenya.
• Liaising with other government bodies to facilitate film making in Kenya.
• Enhancing the capacity of local production houses and promoting local content.
• Sourcing for funding (for project development) through strategic alliances both locally and internationally.
• Carrying out promotion of investment in the existing services industry.
• Providing strategic support and professional development opportunities for established and emerging professionals in the film industry.
• Enhancing collaboration and communication within the film, television and new media industry and promoting these industries nationally and internationally.
• Inputting into the relevant legislation relating to the film industry.
• Carrying out research on various aspects of the Kenyan industry and determining the gaps and opportunities.
• Helping create a conducive environment for film makers in Kenya.
• Identifying and implementing projects that foster and promote investment in the film sector in Kenya and liaising with the private and public sector.
• Identifying and developing concepts to improve and promote the distribution and marketing network of the film industry in Kenya.
• Coordinating the maintenance and updating of the database system of all the films from the filming industry for viewing and maintaining an image library/archive.
• Ensuring compliance with local and international film making laws and regulations.
• Facilitating forums for public advocacy on the film industry.
• Carrying out research and archiving of all the film genres of individual film and series, biographical and philosophical information on filmmakers and histories of companies specializing in the making and distribution of various genres of film.
• Supervising development of a database on historical data on film briefs and ensuring its availability on the Archive’s website for industry practitioners, historians, and scholars.
• Developing systems to support individual filmmakers to document their own collections and providing guidance with regard to the preservation of practices.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the management, and/or the Board from time to time.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Bachelor degree
• Post graduate Diploma in film/television production preferred
• Should be a member of a recognised professional body in filming
• Possession of a diploma in project management is an added advantage
• Diploma in marketing is an added advantage
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Proven skills in filming.
• Analytical skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• At least 7 years’ experience in a busy filming  environment, at management level

How to apply
The above position will attract a competitive remunerative package.

Please a) email a soft copy to dfid_recruit@filmingkenya.com AND b) send or deliver a hard copy to the KFC offices, of your application with a covering letter, detailed CV and with three (3) referee’s contacts. Indicate your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 11th of April 2014

Film Industry Development Manager

Job Ref: KFC/FIDM/2014

Reporting to the Director, Filming Industry Development the job holder will be responsible for supporting the Director in all aspects relating to the development, enhancement and support of the local film and television industry.

Job Profile:

• Developing and implementing project activities that encourage community consciousness to the art of film in Kenya.
• Developing concepts for promoting the environments in which film and other screen programs can be made, seen and discussed.
• Liaising with the relevant County government officers.
• Creating preference and enhancing demand for local productions among Kenyan audiences.
• Supporting a diverse range of organizations, events and initiatives and promoting the growth and diversification of a rich screen culture in Kenya.
• Promoting film related talent in schools and universities in Kenya.
• Conducting research and analysis of the industry film industry.
• Setting up and running internship and mentorship programs
• Promoting industry growth and wide participation of stakeholders through organizing film screens, festivals, conferences, industry awards, exhibition and distribution, research and information and commentary.
• Running Special Initiatives Programs aimed at encouraging and assisting new organizations and projects to meet the rising demand in the screen culture arena.
• Conducting regional festivals aimed at encouraging film screenings of independent works and supporting new players in the film industry through the provision of mentoring opportunities with industry professionals in the development of their film projects.
• Performing any other duties & responsibilities that may be assigned by the management.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be required to have:

• A relevant Bachelor degree.
• A relevant Masters  is an added advantage
• A Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Management or a film related subject
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build personal relationships with staff, other key players / leaders in the industry, stakeholders / donor partners
• Strong public relations and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiation and administration skills and a willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of film-making.
• Proactive and able to work under pressure.
• At least 5 years experience in a project development or a film environment

How to apply
The above position will attract a competitive remunerative package.

Please a) email a soft copy to fidm_recruit@filmingkenya.com AND b) send or deliver a hard copy to KFC’s offices, of your application with a covering letter, detailed CV and with three (3) referee’s contacts. Indicate your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 11th of April 2014.

Internal Audit Manager

Job Ref: KFC/IAM/2014

Reporting to the Board of Directors (Chief Executive Officer), the job holder will coordinates the reviewing of internal control systems and carries out investigations to ensure that the assets of the organization are safeguarded against misuse, fraud and loss; that operations are carried out in an efficient and effective manner in adherence to internal controls and governance processes and policies.

Job Profile:

• Developing and managing an integrated internal audit function covering all the areas of the operations.
• Reviewing and appraising the soundness and efficiency of all systems of controls including financial, operational and internal control systems and procedures.
• Preparing the annual audit programme and ensuring that it is effectively carried out.
• Periodically reviewing the suitability, reliability and use of management information produced within the organization.
• Evaluating business risks and systems of controls in order to provide value added recommendations.
• Analysing outcomes of audit activities, providing timely reports and following through to ensure that recommendations are considered and implemented.
• Providing leadership in the co-ordination of external audits and ensuring that issues raised by the auditors are addressed.
• Carrying out special audits and investigations (ad-hoc) as may be required from time to time and submitting reports of findings to the Board.
• Monitoring the efficiency of the operations of the organization;
• Identifying areas that offer opportunities for improvement and making appropriate recommendations.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Board and or management from time to time.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be required to have:

• Bachelor degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field
• MBA/relevant masters degree is an added advantage
• Professional accounting qualifications CPA (K) or ACCA
• Possession of relevant postgraduate degree
• Should be a member of a recognised professional body such as Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK)
• Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Proven Analytical skills, skills in accounting and auditing.
• Proficiency in computerised accounting packages (accounting software).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• At least 6 years relevant experience in a similar position; three (3) years progressive experience in a professional audit firm will be an added advantage.

How to apply

The above position will attract a competitive remunerative package.

Please a) email a soft copy to iam_recruit@filmingkenya.com AND b) send or deliver a hard copy to the KFC offices, of your application with a covering letter, detailed CV and with three (3) referee’s contacts. Indicate your current position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, e-mail and day-time telephone contact; including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before 11th of April 2014.

Please quote the Job reference number and address on your application to:

The Chairman,
Kenya Film Commission,
Lenana Road, Jumuia Place, Second Floor
P. O. Box 76417-00508,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel. 020-2714073/4

Email address: as per email address on position advertised

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Film Commission is an equal opportunity employer and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.