Assistant Director -Broadcasting Services Licensing Job KSG

Job Title: Assistant Director -Broadcasting Services Licensing

Date Posted: 21/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Kenya School of Government

Industry: Communication

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 11/08/2026

Summary:

Communication Jobs, Kenya School of Government Jobs. Looking for a communication job in Kenya? KSG is hiring an Assistant Director – Broadcasting Services Licensing skilled in broadcasting regulation, media licensing, content compliance, and regulatory administration.

Mandatory Requirements

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Statistics or any other related field from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Economics, Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Attained atleast twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in supervisory position or in comparable position;
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Valid practicing license where applicable;
• Served for atleast Three(3) years in the position of Principal Officer
• Leadership Certificate Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will work under the guidance of the Deputy Director. Duties and responsibilities shall entail: –
• Providing advisory services to the Director on all matters pertaining to adoption of multimedia technical standards, emerging issues in broadcasting technologies/ services and content regulation.
• Supporting the Director in development and review of regulatory frameworks related to multimedia services, market structure, licensing procedures, licenses and related instruments.
• Supporting the Director to license multimedia services in accordance with approved market structure.
• Initiating the development of guidelines and policies, review of legislation and regulations, and ICT policy with respect to multimedia services.
• Providing support development of strategies to encourage development of multimedia service content, in particular local content.
• Articulating country positions and representing the Authority in international conferences and meetings pertaining to broadcasting issues.
• Reviewing and approving responses to client queries via correspondence prepared by staff.
• Identifying specific national interest, developing national positions and champion the same at international fora, treaty and non-treaty conferences.

How to Apply

For the full job description details of these positions and application, please use the following link https://external.jobapplications.ke/

Applicants MUST upload the following documents during application:

• A signed application letter clearly stating the position and reference details;
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employer(s), position(s) held, current and expected salary, level of education and names of at least three (3) professional referees, two of which must be working in the current organization;
• National Identity Card; and
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.

Applications should be submitted through the link provided on or before August 11th, 2026, at 5.00 P.M, East Africa Time (EAT).

A competitive remuneration and benefits package will be offered in accordance with the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual and other applicable Government guidelines.

The client is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and gender equality. Minorities, women and persons with disability are therefore encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Any form of canvassing or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification.