The Senior Deputy Director (Academic Affairs) is the head of the Training Department at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC). This senior management position is responsible for initiating strategies, policies, and procedures that ensure the delivery of high-quality training standards and programmes in alignment with the Institute’s mandate.
Reference Number: KIMC/SDD/1/01/2026 (RE – ADVERTISEMENT)
Terms of Service and Compensation
The appointment will be on a Contract term of five (5) years, renewable once subject to satisfactory performance. The minimum basic salary for this position will range from Kshs. 157,427 – Kshs. 234,431/= per month, exclusive of allowances.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Initiating and implementing collaborations and linkages with other institutions and stakeholders on matters relating to the 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 academic quality standards and policies.
- Coordinating the allocation of instructional and research funds and other resources.
- Overseeing risk mitigation plans.
- Undertaking performance management, review, and budgeting.
Person Specifications and Qualifications
For appointment to the grade, an officer must meet the following specifications:
- Served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a management position.
- A Bachelor's 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 a Bachelor's 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.
- A Master's 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.
- Attended a 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.
- Demonstrated merit, integrity, and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Important Notes
- 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.
