Manager Licensing and Compliance: The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) is inviting applications for position below:

Job Title: Manager Licensing and Compliance (IBA/03)

 Qualifications / Experience

 Grade 12 Certificate with five credits or better, including English and Mathematics.

• Bachelor of Mass Communication/Journalism/Law.
• A Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Law, will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience at senior level management.
• Sound knowledge and skill in Media Law and Computer software.
• Must have skills in designing of Magazines, News Letters, News Articles, Annual Reports, Strategic Plan and other necessary documents.
• Aged between 30 – 45 years.

Main duties: (Principal Accountabilities)

• To manage effectively the issuance, renewal and revocation of broadcasting licences in order to facilitate the establishment and Legal operation of broadcasting houses.
• To manage effectively and efficiently inspection of broadcast content of Licenced broadcast houses in order to ensure compliance with statutory provisions.
• To manage effectively the enforcement of advertising and compliance to broadcasting licensing categories.
• To manage effectively the enforcement of local content standards in order to promote media diversity.
• To monitor emerging issues, Broadcasting Standards and support the Authority on formulating an acceptable international standard and engage the staff of Broadcasting Houses/Bodies on the same.
• To develop effective compliance strategies and manage the enforcement of advertising and sponsorship regulations in order to promote ethical broadcasting licencing categories.
• To undertake investigations related to non-compliance, identify issues and seek to resolve problems in a timely manner in line with regulatory requirements.
• To conduct regulation and enforcement activities of all broadcasting houses to ensure compliance to the laid down rules.
• To evaluate compliance systems and ensuring adequate remedial measures are in place as well as conducting internal reviews and audits on compliance and licencing policies.
• To provide advice to senior management on the implementation of standards and compliance activities.
• To develop standards and compliance strategies as well as organise and manage urban and community watch groups.
• To interpret and apply standards and compliance requirements for various broadcasting houses.
• To prepare reports pertaining to operations of the Section on Monthly and Quarterly basis.
• To undertake any other duties assigned to the officer which are job related.

ATTRIBUTES

 Ability to manage a Team of officers in the Section of the Department.

• Ability to work in an environment that practices open door policy.
• Ability to work with licensees objectively without being personal.
• Ability to solve problems in an innovative manner.
• Ability to handle confidential matters.
• Ability to follow protocol in the office and in the field when carrying out monitoring and inspections.
• Ability to dress formally on all working days unless advised otherwise.
• Ability to handle regulation matters from an economic point of view.
• Ability to handle all office work transparently.
• Have a managerial skill to manage the Team that will be reporting to him/her.
• Self-driven in carrying out official tasks.
• Good planning and implementation/execution of the agreed strategies.
• Ability to motivate staff without monetary gain.

Reporting to: Director Standards, Licensing and Compliance