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
Research Officer
1 Position
Principal Responsibilities
- Conduct rigorous economic research in specific
sectors supporting recommendations for initiation, where appropriate.
- Conduct rigorous economic research into
specific topics related to key competition concerns
- Participate in conducting economic analysis in
enforcement and merger cases and review outcomes following a merger or
complaint decision;
- Provide adequate findings to influence the
policy and legislative processes through drawing on research and
literature to craft well informed positions
- Participate in creating internal and external
awareness and understanding of economic principles and to present the
authority’s point of view on competition matters.
- Identify research areas, develop research
proposals and execute research studies on the insurance industry
- Design data collection methodologies and
research related intervention in CAK’s priority programme areas.
- Participate in research surveys in liaison
with the parent departments.
- Examine and analyze policy statements on
competition from a regional and international perspective
- Provide support in report writing and
dissemination of research papers and policy briefs
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelors degree in social studies with
specialization in economics, statistics or development studies; Masters an
added advantage;
- Specialist knowledge in using at least one
statistical package; and
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- Over five (5) years research experience gained
from reputable organizations;
- Diverse experience in identifying research
areas, development of research tools, report writing and dissemination of
information.
Skills and Competences
- Ability to communicate both inside and outside
the organization
- Ability to write complex reports
- Analytical skills
- Organization and inter personal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and
multi task
Analyst II
2 Positions
Principal Responsibilities
Consumer Protection and Awareness
- Carry out investigation of allocated consumer
complaints and prepare reports
- Participate in carrying out allocated consumer
awareness activities
- Participate in the development of advocacy
initiatives for policy change
- Participate in the implementation of approved
initiatives aimed at promoting the creation, strengthening and recognition
of consumer bodies
- Participate in the implementation of
cooperation frameworks as appropriate
- Participate in the implementation of policies
and procedures to enable the Department function effectively.
- Participate in carrying out specific market
inquiries
- Participate in the implementation of consumer
protection guidelines
- Follow up on the implementation of approved
product information and safety standards
- Participate in the implementation of relevant
procedures and processes in compliance with ISO 9001:2008
- Participate in the implementation of policies
and procedures to enable the department function effectively
- Participate in carrying out consumer awareness
surveys and develop a framework to monitor compliance and impact
- Participate in departmental meeting
- Manage the case files for allocated cases in
the department
Education and knowledge
- Bachelors degree in Economics, Law or Business
related field;
- Knowledge in competition policy/law and
consumer protection; and
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in competition
policy/law gained from reputable organizations; and
- Experience in consumer protection
Skills and Competences
- Ability to communicate both inside and outside
the organization;
- Ability to write complex reports; and
- Analytical skills
Analyst II
1 Position
Principal Responsibilities
Cartels and Exemptions Investigation
- Exemptions Investigations
- Investigate restrictive trade practices/RTPs
(agreements / concerted practices and abuse of dominance)
- Assist in carrying out economic analysis of
RTPs and conduct specific market inquiries
- Evaluate applications for exemptions
- Participate in awareness creation
- Participate in formulating guidelines on
restrictive trade practices (agreements, abuse of dominance and exemption
applications)
- Participate in RTP cases hearing conference
and settlement agreement hearing where necessary
- Participate in departmental meetings
- Manage the case files for allocated cases in
the department
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelors degree in Economics, Law or Business
related field, Law;
- Knowledge in competition policy/law; and
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in competition
policy/law gained from reputable organizations; and
- Experience in investigation
Skills and Competences
- Ability to communicate both inside and outside
the organization ;
- Ability to write complex reports; and
- Analytical skills
Analyst II
1 Position
Principal Responsibilities
Merger Analysis
- Review, investigate and analyze allocated
merger notifications and prepare reports.
- Investigate and analyze allocated mergers that
may have been consummated without approvals and prepare reports.
- Investigate and analyze allocated unwarranted
concentrations of economic power and prepare reports.
- Participate in carrying out economic analysis
of mergers and conduct specific market inquiries.
- Participate in development of relevant merger
guidelines.
- Implementation of relevant procedures and
processes in compliance with ISO 9001:2008.
- Implementation of policies and procedures to
enable the Department function effectively
- Participate in Departmental meeting
- Manage the case files for allocated cases in
the department
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelors degree in Economics, Law or Business
related field;
- Knowledge in competition policy/law; and
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience in competition
policy/law gained from reputable organizations; and
- Experience in mergers analysis and
investigations
Skills and Competences
- Ability to communicate both inside and outside
the organization;
- Ability to write complex reports; and
- Analytical skills
Senior Accountant
1 Position
Principal Responsibilities
a) Financial Planning
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating the laid
down systems and make recommendations for improving the financial systems.
- Identify and report to the Manager, Finance of
any identified incidences of non-compliance with laid down financial systems
and financial risks facing the Authority.
- Liaise with other Departments so as to ensure
that financial and related regulations are complied with and where
applicable give procedural guidance including dealing with any staff
enquiries on any payment related matters.
- Contribute to formulation of the Authority’s
budget by consolidation of all departmental budgets.
b) Financial Management
- Analyze information received (financial and
non-financial), call attention to trends/variances.
- Ensure that all laid down periodical financial
reports/returns are prepared and disseminated promptly.
- Authorize general ledger journal entries and
other documents necessary to effect accounting entries.
- Ensure that accounts analysis and
reconciliations (including bank reconciliations) are performed on a
monthly basis and approve them once they have been prepared.
- Coordinate the payment of suppliers of goods
and services and ensure that Suppliers are paid promptly and deal with any
supplier related enquiries.
- Coordinate external system and financial
audits.
- Coordinate the handling and safe keeping of
financial and accounting records.
- Management of accounts receivables
(receipting, banking, invoicing and reconciliations) and reporting on the
same as appropriate.
- Management of the Authority’s financial
investment and assets.
- Review the payroll and effect accurate salary
payments.
- Ensure that all purchases are properly
authorized and within the approved budget.
c) Department Management
- Participate in the preparation of monthly,
quarterly and annual departmental reports.
- Mentor and coach departmental staff.
- Carry out induction for interns and young
professionals.
- Participate in the implementation of the
performance management system in the department.
- Participate in departmental meeting.
- Implement and maintain procedures and
processes in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 and recommend any changes.
Education and knowledge
- Bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting or
Business related field; a Masters degree an added advantage;
- Full professional qualification (CPA – K) and
membership to such professional bodies like ICPAK or equivalent;
- Specialist knowledge in budgeting and
financial management; and
- Proficiency in ICT.
Experience
- At least 8 years Finance and Accounting
experience gained from reputable organizations, with at least three (3)
years in middle management position;
- Diverse experience in finance and accounts
management; and
- Experience in managing and leading diverse
teams of professionals.
Skills and Competencies
- Decision making skills;
- Ability to interpret long term plans, programs
and budgets developed at senior management levels;
- Interpersonal and leadership skills;
- Project management skills;
- Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and
coordination of workflows;
- Creativity; and
- Strategic management skills.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications given, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, salary, qualifications, experience, names, addresses (including email) and telephone number of three (3) professional referees, your email address and day time telephone contacts together with copies of your National Identity card, certificates and testimonials to:
If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications given, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, salary, qualifications, experience, names, addresses (including email) and telephone number of three (3) professional referees, your email address and day time telephone contacts together with copies of your National Identity card, certificates and testimonials to:
The Director-General
Competition Authority of Kenya
P O Box 36265 – 00200
Nairobi
OR
Email to: recruitment@cak.go.ke
So as to reach him not later than close of business on 18th February, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Hand delivery applications may be dropped at the Records office, located at Kenya Railways Headquarters, Ground Floor Block ‘D’
Please note that, applications without all the specified attachments including a copy of the National ID will not be considered.