Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Jobs Careers.

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Jobs Careers.
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a Public Broadcaster created by an act of Parliament (Cap 221 Laws of Kenya). Its statutory mandate is to inform, educate and entertain the public on matters of national interest.
The Corporation seeks to recruit suitable candidates of Kenyan Nationality to fill the following posts

Managing Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Managing Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and is also a member of the Board of Directors. He/She is expected to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the Corporation. In conjunction with the Board of Directors, he/she is expected to steer the Corporation in the highly dynamic and competitive media industry and also enable the Board to fulfill its governance function.

He/She will be required to give direction and leadership towards achievements of the Corporation’s philosophy, mission and strategy. In addition he/she will be required to enhance the image of the Corporation and improve its profitability by embracing modern and innovative solutions.

Requirements for Appointment The ideal candidate must possess the following;
• Not more than 45 years of age.
• A university degree in Social Sciences from a recognized university.
• Must have at least ten years experience in the Media Industry.
• Must have worked at a senior position in the broadcasting sector for at least three years.
• Must have extensive knowledge in the emerging trends in the media industry both locally and globally.
• In addition, he/she must demonstrate sound leadership and management skills and have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Remuneration
The appointment will be for an initial contract of three years which may be renewable on the basis of satisfactory performance.An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Corporation Secretary
Duties and Responsibilities The Corporation Secretary is the principle legal advisor to the Corporation. In his position he is also the secretary to the Board of Directors.

He is responsible for performing the following tasks;
• Provide in-house legal advice to the Corporation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and legal requirements.
• Preparation and signing of contracts and other in-house documents.
• Guide the legal department in carrying out Legal Audits.
• Liaising with external lawyers on Corporation’s Legal matters.
• Litigation matters.
• Be conversant in Commercial, Labour and Copyright Laws.

Requirements
For appointment to this post, the candidate must;
• Have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than 7 years standing in a busy and reputable law firm or organization.
• Have a current Practicing Certificate.
• Must be a qualified Chartered Public Secretary (K), (CPS (K).
• While not a requirement Master of Laws (LLM) degree holders will have added advantage.
• Must be of high integrity and professionalism with a clean record with Advocates Complaints Commission.
• Previous experience in corporate world will be an added advantage.

Remuneration
An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Application procedure Your applications and CV should be emailed to chairman@kbc.co.ke so as reach
not later than 20th September 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.