Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director

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

Chief Television (TV) Programmer/Director 
 

Scale KIE 11 (1 Post)

a) Duties and responsibilities

1. Formulating the station goals, policies and procedures;
2. Coordinating programming of the education channel broadcast schedules;
3. Previewing and evaluating local and international educational television programmes to determine relevance and quality for transmission;
4. Sourcing for suitable Educational programmes for broadcast.
5. Responding to viewers' questions, comments and/or complaints regarding television programming/scheduling;
6. Preparing annual workplan and budget;
7. Conducting monitoring and evaluation of the educational channel programmes and prepare reports;
8. Liaising with the Production manager on programmes content and schedules;
9. Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations and guidelines in broadcasting;
10. Initiating programme sponsorship; and
11. Inducting, training and supervising 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, Broadcast Journalism, Information Sciences or related field and at least three (3) years experience in programme evaluation, acquisition and scheduling of television programmes in a reputable broadcasting house at a supervisory level;
2. TV Production training;
3. Knowledge of Kenyan Curricular or Educational Television;
4. Conversant with broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards;
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
6. Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
7. Initiative, be a team player and
8. 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.