The Kenya National Theater which is at the Kenya Cultural Centre was re-launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta on September 4th 2015 after being renovated to a state of the art facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director/CEO, the job holder will;
- Plan, coordinate and implement creative programs for the Kenya Cultural Centre;
- Mobilise resources to support creative activities of the Centre;
- Steer the creative production process from beginning to completion and ensure the commercial viability of the products by turning story ideas into profitable creative productions;
- Ensure incubation of creative ideas;
- Lead all production efforts including hiring, supervising all staff and crew;
- Coordinate with other theatre personnel to ensure the efficiency of the production process;
- Liaise between the cast, crew, and director;
- Verify theatre purchases, organize meetings, and schedule rehearsal times;
- Make decisions regarding casting, costuming, lighting, and other aspects of theatre productions;
- Create an environment where the talents of the cast and crew can flourish;
- Put together a creative and talented cast and crew;
- Responsible for all aspects of creative productions process;
- Ensure compliance with regulations and codes of practice;
- Be accountable for the success of the finished creative production; and
- Any other responsibilities as may be assigned to the employee and as are necessary to achieve the Centre’s objectives.
Requirements/Qualifications
The appropriate candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications;
- Bachelor’s Degree Creative Arts and any other related field from a recognized university.
- A minimum period of six of (6) years post qualification experience in a relevant field
- Must demonstrate outstanding professional competence and administrative ability as reflected in work performance and results
- Must demonstrate ability to write cultural proposals for research and funding
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable
Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution
Remuneration
The successful candidate shall be offered competitive remuneration at KCC Job Group 5, a House allowance and Leave allowance as per government rates.
Terms of Service
3-year Contract renewable subject to individual performance
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