The Competition Authority of Kenya
(the Authority) is a statutory Agency established under the Competition Act
No.12 of 2010.
The Authority’s mandate is to promote
and safeguard competition and also protect consumers from unfair and misleading
market conduct.
Policy, Research and Advocacy Department
Knowledge Management Assistant
(1 Position)
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective knowledge management programs and activities and will also be In -Charge of the Authority’s resource center and library.
The position reports to the Manager,
Policy and Research.
Job Description
- Participate in planning, designing,
coordinating and implementing comprehensive knowledge management
initiatives and strategies.
- Identify and obtain required resources and
ensuring accessibility of these resources to the Authority and its
stakeholders.
- Creating avenues for exchange of information,
converting data into valuable information and ensuring its accessibility
and usage.
- Develop mechanisms for leveraging on existing
knowledge within the Authority.
- Dissemination of knowledge and responding to
queries on Knowledge Management tools and resources.
- Conduct outreach programs and oversee training
for staff and clients in use of Knowledge Management tools.
- Serve as key contact for data requests by
responding to queries and by assisting clients in accessing Knowledge
Management tools and resources
- Utilize knowledge bases, networks, communities
of practice and other sources to synthesize responses to queries.
- Provide oral and written responses and
briefings for queries by staff and managers and by external clients.
- Contribute to knowledge management resources
by preparing best practices and capturing global practices through written
stories and video debriefings.
- Establish a Knowledge Management Centre and
ensure safe custody of all the information in the centre.
- Participate in various committees in the
Authority
Job Specifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Knowledge Management,
Information Science, or related discipline. Masters degree in Knowledge
Management will be an added advantage.
- Vast Knowledge in the field of Knowledge
Management.
- Proficiency in ICT.
Experience
- A minimum of three years experience in
Knowledge Management gained in a similar position in a reputable
organization.
- Diverse experience in developing and
implementing knowledge management programs that contributes to strategic
objectives in a reputable institution/library
- Working knowledge of educational media and
technology including the internet and it's utilization for electronic
learning.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to communicate both inside and outside
the organization
- Ability to write complex reports
- Analytical skills
- Organization and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and
multitask.
Terms and Application Procedure:-
The successful candidates will be under a one (1) year training contract and will be paid a monthly stipend.
At the end of the programme, all the
professionals will be subjected to an interview for the purpose of issuance of
a certificate.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter, copy of updated / detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, copy of the National Identity Card, names and contacts (telephone and E-mail) of three (3) professional referees who are familiar with the candidate's qualifications to the:-
Manager, Human Resources and Administration
Competition Authority of Kenya
P O Box 36265 00200
Nairobi
or email to: recruitment@cak.go.ke - for Knowledge Management Assistant
or deliver to : Kenya Railways HQ's,
Block D, ground floor,
So as to reach him not later than close of business on 30th September, 2015.
If you do not hear from us by 31st
October, 2015, consider your application unsuccessful.
The Competition Authority of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Women, youth and persons living with
disability are encouraged to apply
Please note that, applications without all the specified attachments will not be considered.
