The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Manager – Technical Services will be responsible for facilitating high quality maintenance of radio and television broadcasts, broadcast equipment/systems and related facilities owned or operated by KBC; supporting the daily production and operations of the KBC radio and television network, including audio and video production, staff support and training, on-air studio operations and automation systems; and also overseeing the strategic direction of broadcast technologies and systems, their acquisition, deployment, use and post-implementation.
Specific Terms
Three (3) years contract of employment renewable subject to good performance output.
Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Responsibilities
Management of KBC broadcast and technical services resources; planning for their acquisition, implementation, operation and optimal utilization
Overseeing the strategic development and improvement of broadcasting systems, as well as their commissioning, maintenance and/or decommissioning
Planning and scheduling of all activities in Technical Services Department and ensuring they are promptly completed within specified deadlines and budgets
Preparation and approval of technical services specifications to be used in the procurement of the required technical engineering facilities
Ensuring efficient, effective and timely implementation of technical engineering projects in the Department
Development, implementation and review of technical services policies, procedures, standards and work plans
Conducting staff performance appraisals and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives in the Department
Responsible for the overall discipline and performance of staff in the Department
Preparing budgets for Technical Services Department
Monitoring and optimizing the performance of technical engineering facilities.
Qualifications
Educational and Professional Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Broadcast Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
Must be a registered member of the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or any other recognized Engineering Body at the level of Professional Engineer or Graduate Engineer.
Minimum Experience
At least eight (8) years practical experience in a broadcasting/media environment
Must be conversant with media legislation, digital broadcast, multimedia /web services, convergence of technologies and technological trends in the broadcasting industry
Must have worked in a managerial position for at least three (3) years while overseeing the operations of key systems in a similar organization
Demonstrable high standard of professional competence and requisite administrative ability required for direction and coordination of planning, development and maintenance of engineering technical facilities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Creativity and innovation
Must be computer literate.
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