The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Council Act 2013 for purposes of setting of media standards and ensuring compliance with those standards as set out in Article 34(5) of the Constitution and for connected purposes. The Council started as a self-regulating body in 2004 to regulate media industry in Kenya but transited through the Media Act 2007 and adopted co-regulation media regulation approach, where board members and the Secretariat while receiving government funds to support some of its activities, remain very independent in their operations and are not subject to any form of control.
VA/5 (1 Position-Based in Nairobi)
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualize trainings and develop courses including lesson plans, training methods and modules and curriculum for journalists
- Facilitates regular research on training and short courses needs of the media and Conduct training for journalists
- Identify, select and supervise training consultants, trainees or other staff.
- Coordinate College Inspection to ensure high ethical and professional standards of journalists training
- Communicate upcoming trainings; produce training materials and aid, including multi-media tools, PowerPoint presentations, manuals, brochures and posters;
- Generate reports from the trainings focusing on training needs, emerging issues and ensure recommendations are acted upon
Academic Qualifications
- A degree in Media, Communications or Public Relations from a recognised University. An advanced degree will be added advantage.
Relevant Experience
- Three (3) years’ experience in training coordination and professionals.
- Skills and experience in ICT- based applications;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Report writing and public presentation skills.
- Conversant with the current media performance trends and journalism and the training and development needs
Shortlisted candidates for VA/1 must obtain clearance from the following:
- Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Higher Education Loans Board;
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Certificate from a reputable Credit Reference Bureau;
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation.
Applicants for positions VA/2, VA/9, VA10 and VA/11 must clearly indicate their preferred station of work or indicate willingness to work in any of the mentioned regional offices.
Further, all candidates are required to provide their valid membership with relevant professional bodies.
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