Kenya Cultural Centre(KCC) Head of Programmes

The Kenya Cultural Centre (KCC) incorporating Kenya National Theatre (KNT) is the country’s oldest expressive cultural institution established in 1951 through Cap 218 Laws of Kenya.
KCC is the national centre for cultural engagement, discourse, performance and research.
The Centre incorporates dynamic and aesthetic public spaces for harmonious connections, and is an institution which embraces and encourages diversity and pluralist perspectives.The Centre operates as a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) and is currently domiciled under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts.

The Kenya National Theatre which is part of the Centre is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment under the aegis of Kenya @50 Legacy Projects.
It is anticipated that the refurbishment will be completed by end of June 2015.Applications are therefore invited for immediate fill up of the following position:

Head of Programmes

Ref: KCC/01/2015/01
Reports to: Executive Director

Broad Function: The Head of Programs will be responsible for overall development and implementation of the Centre’s Programs.
This covers Strategy, provision of guidance and strategic monitoring of all programs and activities in accordance with the Centre’s Strategic Plan.Duties and Responsibilities
Effectively manage the programmes department, give guidance and strategic leadership to facilitate the development and implementation of Kenya Cultural Centre’s Creative Programs and Events.
Carry out promotion

• Provide strategic support and professional development of opportunities for established and emerging creative cultural practitioners, groups and initiatives through networking and linkages.
• Enhance collaboration and communication within the creative cultural sector locally, regionally and internationally.

Carrying out research

• Implement Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Kenya Cultural Centre’s programs and projects in accordance with the government legislation on PPPs.
• Overseeing content and audience development initiatives for the Centre’s programs
• Improve the relevance and visibility
• Keeping of arts and culture information by creating, maintaining and updating appropriate resource materials.
• Strategic alliances: Identify local and international strategic partners through Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), Collaborations and Cooperation agreements.

Academic/ Professional Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Management or any other related fields.
• Qualification in Arts and Culture Management related field is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 5 years experience in Management of arts and culture programs related field.
• Skills
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrative proficiency in and understanding of Business Administrative processes, Project Management and Marketing as an added advantage
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationship with varied cadres of staff, key players / leaders in the industry, stakeholders / donor partners.
• Strong public relations,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and administration skills
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of arts and culture.
• Must be proactive and able to work under pressure

How to Apply

Application submission should include the following:
Cover Letter
Applicant CV
Scanned copies of relevant Certificates
Documents
Names and contacts of TWO professional referees
Scanned copy of National I.D.
ALL interested individuals are requested to send their applications by email before 7th July 2015 addressed to:The Executive Director
The Kenya Cultural Centre
inc. National Theatre
P.O. Box 43031 NairobiEmail: director.culturalcentre@ymail.com