Job Description
a) Key Responsibilities
Reporting to Senior Director/Competition, Consumer Protection and Education Awareness. the duties and responsibilities of this position shall entail:
i, Advising Management and the Board on relevant interventions to correct market failure: ii. Advising Management and the Board on enhancement of the economic regulatory mechanisms and strategy:
iii. Initiating development and enforcement of the market competition policy, regulations and guidelines;
lv. Contributing to the development and review of policy, regulatory and legal frameworks; v. Initiating development of pricing policies/frameworks and mechanisms to ensure services are affordable;
vi, Undertaking ICT market studies, statistical and policy analysis to inform regulatory decisions and interventions;
vii. Collecting and analyzing data for sectoral regulation and prepare statutory and Statistical Reports;
viii, Liaising locally, regionally/internationally on ICT technical/regulatory issues;
ix, Developing and providing ICT sector inputs for inclusion in national and international policy bulletins and reports
x. Responsible for domesticating and implementing relevant international Treaties and agreements with regard to ICT services.
b) Minimum Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant should meet the following specifications: -
i. Bachelors Degree in any of the following: Applied and Physical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business related fields, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
II. Masters Degree in any of the following: Applied and Physical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business related fields, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution:
iii. At least Twelve (12) years relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector, four (4) of which must be in a management position;
iv. A Management Course lasting not less than Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution:
v. Member of a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable;
vi. Proficiency in computer applications:
vii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
c) Key Competencies and Skills
The key competencies and skills required for this position are:-
i. Analytical skills
ii. Strong communication and reporting skills
iii. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
Iv. Interpersonal and negotiation skills:
v. Team player
vi. Integrity
Terms and Conditions of Service
The Authority will offer competitive package in line with the Public Service Guidelines. The appointments shall be for a five (5) year Contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Documents to be Submitted
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following documents
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate of clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Duly filled and stamped Self Declaration /Clearance Form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The Self-Declaration form from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) should indicate the position of "Director/Frequency Spectrum Management" for Communications Authority of Kenya. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and invited for interviews.
Submission of Applications
Applicants are invited to submit application by 26th October 2021, 5.00 p.m. East African Time. Applications quoting Ref CA/DCM/HCA2021 for Director/Competition Management should be emailed to recruitment@ca.go.ke or the hard copies delivered in clearly marked envelope addressed to
Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
CA Centre, Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi, 00800
CA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification