Our Vision To be a world-class film content regulator. Mission To safeguard the national values and norms through efficient, effective and professional film regulatory services. OUR MANDATE The Kenya Film Classification Board, a state corporation under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts is mandated by Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 of Laws of Kenya to regulate the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution and exhibition of films in the country with a view to promote national values and morality

Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board for the overall management and day to day administration of the Board. Specific duties and responsibilities shall entail:-

• Providing advice, interpretation and enforcement of Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 Laws of Kenya; and Kenya Communication (Amendment) Act, 2009, Section 46 I (2) of the Act, and the subsidiary legislation made under them;
• Being the Accounting Officer of the Board;
• Reviewing existing legislation and procedures;
• Coordinating all film classification activities;
• Maintaining standards and professionalism in film classification functions;
• Liaising with professional bodies and other stakeholders in the film industry on matters related to film classification;
• Facilitating formulation and implementation of appropriate organization wide policies, strategies and programmes to ensure that the Board pursues and achieves its mandate;
• Ensuring effective risk management of the Board and facilitating the establishment and implementation of proper internal financial management, monitoring and control systems;
• Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submissions;
• Ensuring effective communication between the Board and the management;
• Providing leadership direction and overall management of the Board by creating a conducive and motivating organization and work environment;
• Attending to Human Resource matters, including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training and development, industrial relations, effective succession management and separation;
• Ensuring continual improvement in quality and value of services provided by the Board;
• Enhancing the organization’s image by fostering corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship;
• Ensuring compliance with the Constitution of Kenya and any other legislation relevant in the management of the Board;
• Being the Secretary to the Board of Directors; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board in line with the Act.

Job Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Journalism, Broadcast Production (Film,
• Television or Radio), Public Relations, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Law, Sociology, Public Administration, Literature or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Media Studies, Journalism, Broadcast Production (Film, Television, Radio) Public Relations, Mass Communication, Business Administration, Law,
• Sociology, Public Administration, Literature or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have fifteen (15) years’ of work experience, at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in Senior Management;
• Have a Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognised institution;
• Have valid membership to a recognised professional body;
• Have Proficiency in computer applications;
• Have Demonstrated a good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya and Vision 2030 and other
• Government policies in relation to the Board’s mandate;
• Have fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.