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 positions listed below:
Reporting to the Manager- Legal Services, the duties and responsibilities at this level will include, but not limited to:Providing legal services to ensure appropriate interpretation of the legal safeguards and rights of the Board including patents, copyrights and trademarks;Organizing, preparing agenda for, and taking minutes during the Board’s meetings;Maintaining an up to date register for all Board’s minutes;Contributing to Board’s discussions, as when required, and advising members on legal, governance, accounts and tax implications of proposed policies;Providing legal advice to ensure appropriate risk management for the Board;Being the custodian of the legal documents of the Board including contracts;Preparing draft legislation for implementing the Board policies and strategies;Providing legal advice and assistance on all aspects of Government regulations and preparing opinions and legal interpretations on various matters related to the interpretation and review of State Corporations Act and other statutory requirements;Coordinating representation of the Board in courts of law, tribunals and before quasi-judicial bodies and may negotiate settlements to protect the interests of the Board in contested disciplinary proceeding;Preparing drafts and negotiating contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments between the Board and other parties;Participating in settlement and arbitration of disputes to protect Board’s interests;Monitoring developments in legal research, participate in outreach programmes to strengthen corporate governance and improve the quality of service delivery;’Liaising with Attorney General’s Chambers, Registrar General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on legal matters; andAdvising the Board on any other legal mattersQualification and Experience Requirements
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:Be a Kenyan citizen;Have a Bachelor of Legal Laws (LLB)degree from a university recognized in Kenya;Have a Post- Graduate Diploma in Legal studies from the Kenya School of law;Be an advocate of the high Court;Be of good standing and possess a current practicing license or certificate;Have at least three (3) years’ experience in legal practice, preferably in a corporate environment;Demonstrate good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;Possess excellent report writing and presentation skills;Show good understanding of the operations of Boards of Directors;Demonstrate in-depth organizational and analytical skills;Be computer literate.The successful candidate will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
Broadcast Monitoring Officer III
Reporting to the Film Monitoring and Enforcement Officer, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:Monitoring broadcast of films/programs and other contents to ensure that those intended for adult audience are not aired within the watershed period;Sensitizing the Broadcasters and public on broadcast content consumption and regulations;Addressing the public concerns on age suitability of broadcast content.Monitoring of TV, radio, and internet service providers (ISP) to ensure that they comply with relevant laws;Maintaining an updated catalogue of suspect contents clips.For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:Kenya certificate of Secondary Education, Mean Grade C (Plain) with a minimum of C (Plain) in either English or Kiswahili or its approved equivalent qualification;Diploma certificate in any of the following: Film! TV production, Mass Communication, Journalism, photography, Psychology or any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;Certificate in computer applications.The successful candidates will be appointed on a one (1) year contract (renewable) subject to satisfactory performance.Records Management Officer III

KFCB Scale 9

Ref: KFCB/AD/3/2012

Reporting to Human Resource and Administration manager, the duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:Ensuring that letters are appropriately filed and marked to action officers;Renewing file covers;Ensuring proper handling of documents, pending correspondence and bring- ups;Controlling and opening of files and updating file index;Ensuring security of information/files in the registry;Maintaining and up-dating file movement records; andEnsuring general cleanliness of the registry.For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C (Plain) from Kenya National Examination Council or approved equivalent qualification;Diploma in any of the following: Records/Information Management, information/Library Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; andCertificate in computer applications.Past experience in records management in a busy work environment will be a distinct advantage.The successful candidate will be appointed on Permanent and Pensionable terms upon successful completion of a probationary period.Interested candidates should submit their applications to the undersigned, enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae, day time telephone contacts, names and contacts of three referees and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates.
Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Film Classification Board
P.O. Box 44226 - 00100
Uchumi House
Nairobi
To reach him not later than I 5th February, 2013.1. KFCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer (No discrimination against gender or disability)
2. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.Onesmus M. Mutua, OGW
Ag. Chief Executive Officer

Tender for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Radio and TV Broadcast Logger
Ref: CCK/PROC/OT/01/2012-2013

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) is the regulatory authority for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, e-commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services. 

CCK is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources.
CCK invites sealed tenders from eligible and competent firms for supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of Radio and TV broadcast logger.
Interested firms may obtain tender documents from the Procurement Office, CCK Centre, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya Shillings Two Thousand (Ksh 2,000) only, either in cash or bankers cheque payable to Communications Commission of Kenya

Completed Tender Documents should be submitted in a plain sealed envelope clearly marked: CCK/PROC/0T/01/2012-2013 Tender for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Radio and TV Broadcast Logger.

The envelope should be deposited in the Tender Box on the ground floor of the CCK Centre and should be addressed as shown below, so as to reach on or before 5th September, 2012 at 2.30 p.m.

The Secretary
Tender Committee
Communications Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800
TeL: 020 4242000
Mobile: 0703 042000
Website: http://www.cck.go.ke/

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the 15t floor Meeting Room 2, CCK Centre, at 2:30pm in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend.

Job Title: Broadcast Journalist (Multi Media), BBC Swahili Service
Based in either Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania
Closing date for applications 5th June 2012
 The BBC Swahili Service is part of BBC Africa. We broadcast to around 20 million listeners in Eastern and Central Africa and have three daily radio transmissions originating from London and Nairobi, with comprehensive coverage of the regional and global agenda. We are one of the flagship language services of the BBC World Service and our hugely successful multiplatform website - bbcswahili.com - offers video, interactive and audio contentOur output includes live news and current affairs, features, discussion programmes, analysis, interactive and educational programmes whilst our online production is moving to be 24/7, featuring a mix of text, images, audio and video. We aim to make international news relevant to an East African audience, and bring international perspectives to bear on East African developments. We strive to report in a lively and engaging fashion, with interactivity forming a large part of content across all platforms.Working in a multimedia team of journalists you’ll be responsible for creating original material for all multimedia output, primarily including radio bulletins, mobile phone bulletins and text stories with the possibility of working on video reports.
You’ll offer ideas for items, programmes/series and will take an active role in contributing to the editorial planning process.
A key aspect of this role is also performing live on audio or video with or without a script, both live or in recording sessions.You’ll originate, research, prepare, produce and present items, reports, packages, interviews, discussions, complete programmes, background pieces, analysis and news features. We need you to be able to freshen a story and also amend and update material as required. As well as reporting in audio, text and video from the field in a range of formats, you’ll ensure that any output material for which you’re responsible meets the standards required by the BBC.We need your outstanding command and up to date knowledge of Swahili as first (or equivalent) language, as well as your complete comprehension of written and spoken English. You’ll have substantial recent and relevant full-time experience as a journalist, both in originating material and editing the work of others. And will have the ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy and in the style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media. Your good broadcasting voice and ability to communicate effectively will mean you’ll also be able to acquire the appropriate presentation style of the network.
As well as experience of reporting, in the field, on international and/or Swahili-speaking political and economic issues, you’ll be able to demonstrate a good range of contacts for interview purposes. In addition to your good computer skills, you’ll have extensive knowledge of the internet and an understanding of the potential of new technology. We need your thorough knowledge and understanding of news, current affairs and the media situation in our target area as well as an in-depth understanding of its history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience.

OSIENALA (Friends of Lake Victoria)East Africa is our Backyard,
You can therefore trust us with your local or regional news.

Broadcast Maintenance Engineer

Reporting Line: Reports to the Manager Radio Lake Victoria Set up, operate and maintain equipment that regulate the signal strength, the clarity and ranges of sound and colors of radio broadcast. The technician should be able to control the panels to select the source of materials. Should be able to switch from filming to live programming.Sound engineering technicians should operate machines & equipment record, synchronize, mix or reproduces music, voices or sound effects in the recording studio. The engineer should be able to operate transmitters, set up, adjust, service and repair electronic broadcast equipment.Should be able to operate portable transmission equipment outside the studioTo maintain broadcast automation systems for the studio and automatic transmission system for the transmission plant.To maintain radio towers, This must be maintained with proper lighting & painting,To deal with complains of R.F interference particularly after the station has made changes to the transmission facilities Degree in .Telecommunication Engineering or Degree in Electronic Engineering or Degree in Broadcast technology.Conventional broadcastBroadcast IT.Radio FrequencyIf you have the above qualities then forward your application to:-
The Executive Director,
OSIENALA (friends of Lake Victoria)
P.O. Box 4580 - 40103Applications should reach not later than 10/05/2012

As part of the world’s largest broadcaster, BBC Somali Service is one of the most trusted news organisations broadcasting to the Horn of Africa and the Somali diaspora.

We broadcast to huge audiences via radio, online and mobile phone platforms.

Working as part of our busy multimedia journalistic team in Nairobi, you’ll originate, research, produce and present a range of our live and recorded output, for radio, online and other media forms in Somali.

You’ll need substantial recent relevant journalistic experience and have a good understanding of multimedia broadcasting.

You’ll have Somali as your first (or equivalent) language for writing, translating and adapting material swiftly, a full comprehension of English and strong radio presentation skills.

You’ll portray your in depth and current knowledge of Somali, regional and international current affairs.

To apply, please visit www.bbc.co.uk/careers quoting ref 645620.

Close date for applications is Friday 2 September 2011.

Visit www.kenyan-jobs.com for many more jobs in Kenya