The Kenya Film Commission was established vide Legal Notice No. 10 of 2005. The Commission is a state corporation under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts. Our mandate and core functions The Commission is mandated to perform the following functions: To develop, promote and market the film industry locally and internationally and identify and facilitate growth of the film industry. Generate, manage and disseminate film industry research, information and market data, and act as a repository and archive of Kenya’s film records. Coordinate and certify persons, association and organization participating in the production of film, photography, video, stills, animation, new media and related media. Establish and administer a film promotion fund and incubation centers for the film industry in Kenya. Provide liaison service for government departments on matters relating to the promotion, marketing and development of the industry. Promote and market Kenya, locally and internationally as a filming destination and promote local content. Develop fiscal and other incentives to promote investment in the film industry and create linkages with both public and private national and international organizations to improve and facilitate investment in the film industry. Vision To position Kenya as a preferred hub for Film and TV production by 2019. Mission To develop a vibrant local Film & TV industry, and market Kenya as a preferred filming destination for sustainable wealth and job creation. Strategic Objectives The Commission has adopted the following strategic objectives which are in line with the National Policy documents towards the achievement of Vision 2030: To advocate and lobby for favorable policy and legislative environment conducive to film industry development, through strategic partnerships To increase international film production in Kenya To promote proper preservation of film materials in Kenya To conduct action and evidence based research on the film industry To provide relevant, current and timely information on the film industry to spur growth and enhance strategic decision making To strengthen institutional capacity for effective service delivery To facilitate the provision of funding and development for film production To create a significant economic impact by marketing Kenya nationally and internationally Our Corporate Values Commitment Integrity Transparency Professionalism Creativity and innovation Customer Orientation PatriotismBasic Salary Scale KFC 3: 149,500 to 206,400 P.M Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, job holder will provide overall management and coordination of the Liaison Department. The job holder will also be responsible for: Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Coordinating the development, implementation and review of production and liaison services, policies, strategies, guidelines, standards and procedures. Supervising the planning, forecast and monitoring of the department’s expenditure against allocated production and liaison budgets and activities. Guiding the establishment of incubation centers for the film industry in Kenya. Coordinating the development and strengthening of effective collaborations with county, national and international organizations, both public and private, to improve and facilitate the growth of the film industry. Coordinating the creation of international partnerships, agreements and coproduction treaties for the film industry. Establishing linkages with county, national, international organizations and other relevant stakeholders to improve and facilitate investment in the film industry; Spearheading the development and implementation of sound risk management framework, business continuity plans and corporate governance activities of the directorate to ensure sustainability; Monitoring and keeping abreast of changing trends in film production and exploring new opportunities for location services; and Liaising with Corporate Communications and ICT Departments to update the Commission website. Person Specifications For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: - Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of an Assistant Manager, Production Liaison and Coordination, or in an equivalent and comparable position; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Film and Theatre Arts, Film Production, Drama and Theatres Studies, Performing Arts and Film Technology, Communication, Animation, Gaming or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Master’s degree in Film and Theatre Arts, Film Production, Drama and Theatres Studies, Performing Arts and Film Technology, Communication, Animation, Gaming or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Certificate in leadership course (SLDP) lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing; A Valid Practicing Licenses, where applicable; Proficiency in computer applications; and Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative