The
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the
responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in
Kenya.
The
Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal - oriented, high performers,
with strong problem - solving skills for the following position:
Projects
Officer
Ref: HCA/LO/3/2016
1 Post
Reporting to the Manager Strategic Projects, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
Reporting to the Manager Strategic Projects, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Under
the guidance of the Manager Strategic Projects, assist with the
implementation of the section’s strategy;
- Providing
administrative support to the Manager Strategic Project office on a day to
day basis such as setting up and maintaining project files, establishment
of document control procedures;
- Monitoring
and maintaining project schedules and budgets, preparing progress reports
and liaising with the Directorates & Departments on behalf of the
Manager Strategic Projects to identify strategic projects to be selected
from the pool of Authority’s projects database;
- Contribute
expertise in specialist tools and techniques (e.g. planning, monitoring
and control tools, risk analysis among others);
- Assisting
the Manager Strategic Projects in preparing presentations; drafting
briefing papers and /or compiling pertinent background materials and
preparing summaries for discussion;
- Assisting
Manager Strategic Projects in tracking proposals on new sources of income
and fundraising activities;
- Updating
the database on key metrics relevant for regional and international bodies
that are crucial to the Authority’s strategic projects portfolio;
- Preparation
and maintenance of annual, half yearly, quarterly and continuous reports
emanating from the office of the Manager Strategic Projects;
- Undertaking
other assignments as allocated from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in communications or Information Technology or Computer Science or
any related field;
- Certification
in PMP or PRINCE 2 will be an added advantage;
- Minimum
of two (2) years’ experience relevant experience in projects management.
Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
- Project
monitoring and evaluation skills;
- Knowledge
of resources mobilization, public relations/international relations
skills;
- Strong
presentation and communication skills including ability to write reports;
- Proficiency
in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages;
- Interpersonal
and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and
collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity;
- Ability
to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward,
productive relationships; and
- Ability
to treat individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity
for ethnic, cultural and gender differences;
- Ability
to meet tight deadlines as well as work with minimal supervision;
- Ability
to work effectively and efficiently in a team;
- Organization
and analytical skills.
- Proficiency
in data analysis using MS Product Suites and/or Project Management
software;
How to Apply
Go to
CMA Erecruitment Portal HERE to
apply online
Online applications through the E- recruitment should be received on or before March 31, 2016.
Online applications through the E- recruitment should be received on or before March 31, 2016.
Only
online applications will be considered.
Note:
Please upload a CV and one page Cover Letter only at this stage.
No
certificates or other testimonials will be required until interview stage.
Capital
Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
