Chief Television (TV) Producer Director

The Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) wishes to recruit qualified professionals for the following vacant positions: 

Chief Television (TV) Producer Director

Scale KIE 11 (1 Post)

a) Duties and Responsibilities

1. Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
2. Coordinating production work for the Educational television channel;
3. Preparing annual workplan and budget;
4. Liaising with the Programming manager on programs content and schedules;
5. Planning and supervising television production activities and personnel;
6. Liaising with producers, directors and technical teams on television productions;
7. Initiating program production partnerships and sponsorship;
8. Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting;
9. Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel productions and preparing reports; and
10. Inducting and training staff.

b) Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

1. Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines:- Communications, Media Studies, Education, Broadcast Journalism, or related field and at least three (3) years experience in TV production in a reputable broadcasting house at a supervisory level;
2. Knowledge of the Kenyan curricular or Educational Television;
3. Knowledge in educational news gathering, reporting and presentation;
4. Advanced analytical skills;
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
6. Ability to adhere to Strict deadlines; and
7. Knowledge in broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards.
8. Initiative, be a team player and
9. Proficiency in computer use and application.

Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letter, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to the address below to be received not later than 14th November 2012.  

All applicants should give full details of their address including mobile telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of two referees.

The Director/Chief Executive,
Kenya Institute of Education,
P.O. Box 30231-00100
Nairobi

info@kie.ac.ke for online applications
NB: Kenya Institute of Education is an equal opportunity employer.