Kenya Film Classification Board Film Monitoring & Enforcement Officers Job Vacancies

The Kenya Film Classification Board 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:
 

Film Monitoring & Enforcement Officer II

KFCB Grade 8

Ref: KFCB/AD/2/2014

3 Posts
 

Reporting to the head of Film Monitoring and Enforcement Department, the duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Issuing Film regulatory licenses to video/film exhibitors and distributors;
• Issuing classification labels & film classification catalogues to distribution and exhibition outlets and the general public;
• Monitoring broadcast content by enforcing compliance of watershed period Principles;
• Monitoring of film exhibition and distribution outlets, for compliance with Cap 222, Laws of Kenya;
• Monitoring and investigating production of pornographic materials;
• Sensitizing the exhibitors, distributors, broadcasters, general public and other stakeholders film/broadcast content consumption and regulation;
• Sensitizing the broadcasters on the violation and compliance of watershed period principles;
• Monitoring and controlling the distribution of unclassified and obscene films through the internet;
• Ensuring age restriction on viewership is observed by film distributors and exhibitors; and
• Ensuring that every film that enters the country is classified and rated by KFCB.

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
 

(i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Broadcast Production (Film/TV/Radio) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; 

Or

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a Diploma in the following fields: Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Broadcast Production (Film/TV/Radio) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and

(ii) Certificate in computer applications.

Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing day time telephone contacts, names and contacts of three referees and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates to reach the undersigned, or e-mail to recruitment@kfcb.co.ke not later than 16th January, 2015.

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

Note:-
 

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

2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.