Principal Legal Officer
Responsibilities
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Coordinating provision of legal
advisory services to the Authority;
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Coordinating the Authority’s
litigation function;
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Representing the Authority before the
Competition Tribunal;
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Undertaking drafting of laws and
regulations;
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Monitoring legal and regulatory
compliance;
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Reviewing, advising, and making
recommendations on new legislation, subsidiary rules and regulations;
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Undertaking Governance Audits;
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Coordinating Gazettement of the
Authority’s decisions and other relevant matters;
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Preparing preventive legal strategies
for management of disputes;
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Coordinating implementation of legal
risk mitigation measures;
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Ensuring realization of Departmental
deliverables of the Authority’s Strategic Plan and Performance Contract;
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Coordinating development of
Departmental work plans and budgets; and
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Coordinating drafting and reviewing
contracts, leases and other conveyance documents; and
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Providing necessary support in the
Board Secretarial function.
Qualifications
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Minimum eight (8) years relevant work
experience;
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Bachelor of Laws degree from a
recognized institution;
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Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies
from Kenya School of Law;
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Master’s Degree in Law or other
relevant social science from a recognized University;
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Admitted as an Advocate of the High
Court of Kenya;
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Member of the Law Society of Kenya;
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AValid Practicing Certificate;
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Management Course lasting not less
than four (4) weeks;
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Certified Public Secretary, Kenya
(CPSK);
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Membership of the Law Society of
Kenya and Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);
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Proficiency in computer applications;
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills; and
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Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Legal Officer
Ref No. CAK/02.02/2019
Responsibilities
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Undertaking Legal Research;
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Attending court and keeping requisite
records;
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Drafting legal opinions and Gazette
Notices;
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Ensuring proper filing of legal
documents;
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Tracking Parliamentary Order Papers
to track progression of statutory amendments relevant to the Authority’s
operations; and
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Drafting of contracts, leases and
other documents.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Laws degree from a
recognized institution;
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Postgraduate Diploma in Law from
Kenya School of Law;
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Admission to the Roll of Advocates of
the High Court of Kenya;
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Membership of Law Society of Kenya;
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Possession of Valid Practicing
Certificate;
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Proficiency in computer applications;
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Satisfy the provisions of Chapter Six
of the Constitution; and
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills.
Principal Risk & Quality Assurance
Ref No. CAK/04.02/2019
Responsibilities
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Coordinating the implementation of
risk and quality assurance policies and procedures for the Authority’s programmes;
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Coordinating the management of risks
and other quality assurance processes;
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Coordinating audits for activities
implemented by the Authority and preparing quality assurance findings, and
recommendations;
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Assessing of risks and advising on
mitigation measures for activities under the Authority;
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Conducting internal Quality
Management System audits and other quality assurance activities, document
non-conformities and monitor corrective and preventive actions;
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Undertaking post Quality Management
System audit reviews to confirm compliance with prior quality assurance
recommendations;
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Collecting, compiling and analyzing
data to identify areas for improvement in the quality Management system;
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Preparing and submitting in a timely
manner periodic reports to the Authority on quality assurance activities;
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Coordinating the development and
review of Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Plan; and
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Identifying areas of technical
weaknesses and suggesting remedial measures.
Qualifications
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A relevant Bachelor’s Degree from a
recognized Institution;
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A relevant Master’s Degree from a
recognized Institution;
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A minimum of eight (8) years relevant
work experience;
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A Certified risk management
professional or certified Quality Assurance professional;
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Membership to a relevant professional
body where applicable;
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Good communication skills and
interpersonal skills;
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Management Course or its equivalent
lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
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Proficient in computer applications;
and
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Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Analyst
Ref No. CAK/05.02/2019
Responsibilities
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Assisting in the development of
planning policies and procedures for the Authority’s programmes;
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Participating in the implementation
of planning policies and procedures for the Authority’s programmes;
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Assisting in monitoring the
implementation of the Authority’s plans; and
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Preparing and submitting in a timely
manner periodic reports.
Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in any of the
following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Monitoring
and Evaluation or any business related degree or its equivalent;
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills;
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Be proficient in computer
applications; and
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Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Senior Investigations Officer
Ref No. CAK/06.02/2019
Responsibilities
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Investigating restrictive trade
practices (agreements / concerted practices and abuse of dominance) and
drafting investigation reports;
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Carrying out economic analysis of
RTPs and conduct specific market inquiries;
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Evaluating applications for
exemptions and drafting reports;
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Compiling intelligence on restrictive
trade practices in the market;
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Participating in awareness creation;
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Assisting in drafting of concept
papers on the development of guidelines on restrictive trade practices
(agreements, abuse of dominance and exemption applications);
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Participating in RTP cases hearing
conference and settlement agreement hearings where necessary;
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Implementing cooperation frameworks
as appropriate; and
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Implementing the policies and Quality
Management procedures to enable the Department function effectively.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines :- Economics, Law, Business Administration, or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
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Five (5) years relevant work
experience in competition Law or any other related field;
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Investigations course on evidence
collection and analysis of not less than a week;
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Good Communication and Interpersonal
skills;
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Analytical skills;
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Proficiency in computer applications;
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Demonstrate competence in work
performance and results; and
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Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Investigations Officer
Ref: CAK/07.02/2019
Responsibilities
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Assisting in carrying out
investigation of restrictive trade practices (agreements / concerted practices
and abuse of dominance);
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Assisting in evaluation of exemption
applications;
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Collecting the relevant evidentiary
information and data;
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Assisting in carrying out economic
analysis of RTPs and conduct specific market inquiries;
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Participating in awareness creation;
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Participating in RTP cases hearing
conference and settlement agreement hearing where necessary;
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Assisting in gathering intelligence
on any restrictive trade practices in the market; and
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Implementing policies and quality
management procedures to enable the department function effectively.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines :- Economics, Law, Business Administration, or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
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Proficiency in computer applications;
·
Good Communication and Interpersonal
skills;
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Analytical skills; and
·
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Senior Analyst
Ref No. CAK/08.02/2019
Responsibilities
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Analyzing of allocated merger
applications and preparing reports;
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Analyzing of applications of mergers
consummated without approval and prepare reports;
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Analyzing of unwarranted
concentration of economic power and prepare reports;
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Conducting sectoral inquiries
regarding unwarranted concentration of economic power;
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Assisting in the analysis and
preparation of reports on mergers with regional dimension;
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Assisting in the development of
relevant merger guidelines;
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Implementing departmental
deliverables, policies and procedures;
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Economics, Statistics, or Business related discipline
from a recognized institution;
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Five (5) years relevant work
experience in Competition or any other related field;
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Proficient in computer applications;
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Good communication, interpersonal and
analytical skills;
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Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Principal ICT Officer
Ref No. CAK/09.02/2019
Responsibilities
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Researching, evaluating and recommending
new technologies to enhance Authority’s ICT infrastructure;
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Developing and coordinating network
security measures to ensure the integration of the ICT infrastructure;
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Researching, planning, implementing
and coordinating network infrastructure replacements and upgrades;
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Maintaining Corporate-wide messaging
system, Intranet and Extranet sites for the Authority;
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Managing outsourced ICT service
providers and ensuring that service delivery is done according to the Service
Level Agreements (SLAs);
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Participating in developing of ICT
standard operating procedures;
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Coordinating development of technical
specifications for all ICT related purchases;
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Carrying out periodical modifications
on the ICT systems as required and ensure adherence to established ICT standards;
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Coordinating the identification
procurement needs for the department;
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Coordinating the preparation of
departmental periodic progress reports; and
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Coordinating the departmental
enterprise risk management and business continuity management;
Qualifications
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Eight (8) years relevant work
experience;
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Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following disciplines: – Computer Science/Business Information
Technology, Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
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Masters Degree in any of the
following disciplines : – Computer Science or any other/ICT or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
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Certification in any of the following
CCNA, MCSE/MCTS/MCITP/ ITIL/CCNP/CEH/SQL;
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Certification in Microsoft NAV and
CRM;
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Knowledge of programming;
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Management Course lasting not less
than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills;
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Demonstrate competence in work
performance and results; and
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Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Principal Analyst
Ref No. CAK/10.02/2019
Responsibilities
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Coordinating the analysis of
contracts on buyer power cases and reviewing the reports;
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Leading in the analysis of buyer
power cases;
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Reviewing applications for expansion
of branded retail stores and outlets;
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Analyzing and preparation of reports
on cross border issues on buyer power;
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Coordinating the development of buyer
power guidelines;
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Leading in advocacy initiatives for
the Department;
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Participating in the mediation of
disputes between undertakings regarding contracts;
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Implementing the Departmental
deliverables, policies and procedures;
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Liaising with relevant stakeholders
on abuse of buyer power matters;
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Coordinating the preparation of
Departmental reports;
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Carrying out induction for interns,
attachees and young professionals;
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Participating in the implementation
of the performance management system in the department;
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Assisting in the development,
documentation and implementation of quality management systems;
Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Economics, Statistics or Business related discipline
from a recognized institution;
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Masters Degree in any of the
following disciplines:- Economics, Statistics or Business related discipline
from a recognized institution;
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A minimum period of eight (8) years
relevant work experience;
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Professional qualification and
membership to a professional body where applicable;
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A Certificate in Management Course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
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Demonstrate competence in work
performance and results;
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Proficient in computer applications
including Statistical applications;
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G; and
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Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Principal Investigations Officer
Ref No. CAK/11.02/2019
Responsibilities
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Leading in investigations of
complaints relating to payment terms, delivery and return of goods, transfer of
commercial risks and costs and imposition of other unfavorable terms of trade
on suppliers and review investigation reports;
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Leading in investigations of
complaints of discriminatory, arbitrary or any other unfavorable treatment of
private labels versus branded goods and review investigation reports;
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Reviewing applications for expansions
of retail stores and outlets to ensure prudent financial management;
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Reviewing and advicing on
intelligence reports on abuse of buyer power in the Kenya market;
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Leading in mediation of disputes
between undertakings regarding supply contracts;
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Coordinating of hearing conferences
and resolution of buyer power complaints;
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Initiating the formulation of
development of Guidelines on prompt payment and Code of Practice by
undertakings ;
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Carrying out advocacy initiatives on
buyer power;
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Liaising with the Legal department in
developing and implementing cooperation frameworks;
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Preparing the development of the
Division’s work plan and budget;
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Carrying out induction for interns,
attachees and young professionals; and
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Participating in the implementation
of the performance management system in the department.
Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in Economics, Law or
Business Related subject or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution;
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Masters Degree in Economics, Law or
Business Related subject or equivalent qualifications from a recognized
institution;
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A minimum period of eight (8) years
relevant work experience;
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Professional qualification and
membership to a professional body where applicable;
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A Certificate in Management Course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
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Investigations Course on evidence
collection, analysis and reporting of not less than two weeks;
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Demonstrate competence in work
performance and results
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Good Communication and Interpersonal
skills;
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Analytical skills;
·
Proficient in computer applications;
and
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Fulfill the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
How to Apply
Interested
applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their
applications to:
Director
General
Competition
Authority of Kenya
P
O Box 36265 – 00200
NAIROBI
Or;
Email: recruitment@cak.go.ke or; log into the Authority’s Recruitment
Portal https://jobs.cak.go.ke:802or;
Drop
Point: Kenya Railways HQ’s, Block “D” ground floor,
The
application shall include:
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Application letter;
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Detailed CV;
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Copy of National Identification Card;
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Certified copies of Academic and
Professional certificates; and
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Names and contacts (telephone and
e-mail) of three (3) professional referees.
Applications
close on 4th March, 2019 at 1700hrs. Only applications with all the required
attachments will be considered.
The
Competition Authority of Kenya is “An Equal Opportunity Employer”
Women,
persons with disabilities and persons from minority and marginalized groups are
encouraged to apply
Canvassing of any
form will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will
be contacted