Role Overview

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager, Production Liaison and Coordination will provide overall management and coordination of the Liaison Department at the Kenya Film Commission. The job holder is responsible for directing production and liaison policies, establishing strategic collaborations, and monitoring trends to promote investment in the film industry in Kenya.

Remuneration

• Basic Salary: Scale KFC 3: KES 149,500 to 206,400 per month
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable terms

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Liaising with Corporate Communications and ICT Departments to update the Commission website.

Person Specifications and Qualifications

• 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 License, where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, managerial and administrative abilities.