Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) was established in 1961 and was named as the then Voice of Kenya Training School. Its main purpose was to train electronic engineering and technicians for the then, Kenya Broadcasting Service (KBS), that was later rebranded in 1962 as the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). KBC was then nationalized in 1964,...

Responsibilities or duties

The Senior Deputy Director (Academic Affairs) will be the head of the Training Department. This position is responsible for initiating strategies, policies, and procedures that ensure the delivery of quality training standards and programmes in achievement of the Institute’s mandate.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The appointment will be on Contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.

Persons with disability are encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates.

Successful candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

• Initiating and implementing collaborations and linkages with other Institutions and stakeholders on matters relating to training mandate of the Institute;
• Organizing research conferences;
• Initiating and coordinating academic research and innovation programmes;
• Facilitating online academic programmes;
• Coordinating faculty publications;
• Overseeing the development and revision of academic programmes and curriculum;
• Developing and maintaining of academic quality standards and policies;
• Coordinating the allocation of instructional and research funds and other resources;
• Overseeing risk mitigation plans; and
• Undertaking performance management, review and budgeting.

• Certificate in computer application skills

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Broadcast Production (Film, Television or Radio), Media Studies, Information Science, Arts or Education (Linguistics, Kiswahili, Literature), Sociology/Philosophy, Economics or Business Studies, Theatre Arts/Performing Arts, Music, Electrical/Electronic or Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• OR Bachelors Degree with a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Film Studies, Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism, Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Postgraduate Diploma in Film/Television/Radio Production or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, International Development, Economics, Broadcast Production (Film, Television or Radio), Media Studies, Information Science, Arts or Education (Linguistics, Kiswahili, Literature), Sociology/Philosophy, Theatre Arts/Performing Arts, Music, Electrical/Electronic, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Attended Training of Trainers (TOT) course from a recognized Institution;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and results