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.
The Authority invites
applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the
following position:
Information Communication
Technology Assistant
1 Position
Job reference CAK/07.10/2016
This position reports to the
Senior ICT officer, Information communication technology.
Duties and Responsibilities;
a) ICT Support
- Develop draft
ICT design specifications;
- Be involved in
inspection of ICT related procured goods and services;
- Provide ICT
user support;
- Conduct
requisite training to all users in the Authority on information systems
and ICT usage;
- Monitor the
level of ICT usage within the Authority and document the skills gaps that
require further training;
- Create a
knowledge base on ICT products and services for the Authority; and
- Carry out
analysis requirement and procedures within the objectives of automating or
enhancing the already existing infrastructure.
b) ICT Maintenance
- Carry out
analysis of user requirements and procedures with the objective of
automating or enhancing the already existing infrastructure including
telecommunications systems, network switching systems, hardware and other
software solutions with a view of minimizing/eliminating downtimes.
- Assist in the
maintenance of PABX and telephone network.
- Constantly monitor
bandwidth utilization and ICT infrastructure security.
- Test hardware
and software to ensure adherence to the set specifications as well as
evaluating their efficiency, reliability and compatibility with the
technological developments.
- Implement computer
security measures and guidelines to safeguard information and databases
against malicious or unauthorized access, modification, destruction and
virus attacks.
- Create backup
schedules for files and data, carry out the backups and test for
effectiveness on a continuous basis.
- Schedule and
carry out preventive maintenance of all ICT related equipment.
- Maintain ICT
equipment inventory and hardware.
- Maintain
corporate-wide messaging system for the Authority.
Required Qualifications
Education and knowledge
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field; and
- Professional
qualifications in database/system administration.
Experience
- At least 3
years’ experience in similar organization;
- Specialist
knowledge in ICT support; and
- Experience in
ICT hardware and software maintenance.
Skills and Competences
- Technical IT
skills
- Ability to
communicate
- Ability to
write reports
- Numeric Skills.
System Auditor
1 Position
Job Reference CAK/06.10/2016
This position reports to the
Manager, Internal Audit:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and
conduct risk based internal audits of various departments including
operational, compliance, system and value for money audits in line with
Authority’s Annual Audit Plan as approved by the Board Audit Committee.
- Performs
general and application control reviews for simple to complex computer
information systems.
- Performs
information control reviews of internal control procedures to include
system development standards, operating procedures, system security,
programming controls, communication controls, back up and disaster
recovery and systems maintenance.
- Prepares audit
reports and working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to
support the completed audit conclusions.
- Conduct
discussions with Senior Management on key audit issues and recommendations
through exit meetings at the end of the audit assignments.
- Follow up on
implementation of audit recommendations and prepare statistics on the
number of audit issues outstanding, resolved and prepare summary of action
taken or to be taken to resolve unresolved issues.
- Perform other
adhoc audit assignments relating to governance, risk management and
control as appropriate to the Authority.
- Provide support
to the External Auditors – both statutory by KENAO or other auditors,
covering Financial and System Audits.
- Carry out audit
reviews of the strategic plan to ensure its implementation in line with
set timelines.
Required Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance and Accounting or Business related field;
Professional Qualifications /
Membership to professional bodies
- Full
professional qualification like Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) and/or
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or ACCA.
- Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified Information Security
Management(CISM)
- Fraud Examiner
(CFE) an added advantage.
Experience Required
- At least 3
years Internal Systems Audit experience gained from reputable
organizational; and
- Diverse
experience in internal controls.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to work
under pressure, prioritize and multitask;
- Analytical
skills;
- Ability to
write complex reports; and
- Good
interpersonal skills.
Senior Advocacy Officer
1 Position
Job Reference CAK/05.10/2016
This position reports to the
Manager, Policy, Research and Advocacy
Duties and Responsibilities
- Advise on
National, Regional and International competition and consumer welfare
matters;
- Coordinate
CAK’s participation in regional and international meetings/ conferences to
articulate Kenyan position;
- Advise on the
Alignment of the national competition law with international best
practices;
- Coordinate
stakeholders’ awareness fora in liaison with other departments.
- Coordinate
contribution to relevant publications and international competition
networks events.
- Spearhead the
Authority’s resources mobilization initiatives from development partners;
- Respond to
enquiries from government agencies and other stakeholders on relevant
competition issues;
- Maintain an
effective database of relationships and contacts;
- Conduct
economic research in specific sectors supporting recommendations for
initiation, where appropriate;
- Conduct
economic research into specific sectors 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 and industries;
- 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;
- Participate in
the review and implementation of processes and procedures in accordance to
ISO 9001:2008 and transition to ISO 9001:2015 standards; and
- Participate in
monitoring and evaluation of the Authority’s Performance Contract
activities and reporting as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s
degree in social studies with specialization in economics, statistics or
development studies; Masters Will been added advantage;
- Specialist
knowledge in using at least one statistical package; and
- Proficiency in
ICT
Experience
- Over eight (8)
years research experience gained from reputable organizations; and
- 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
Application Process
If you possess the above
qualifications, please write quoting the Job Reference and Title on both the
application letter and envelope accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae,
indicating your current and expected remuneration and other benefits, academic
and professional qualifications, work experience, your e-mail and telephone
contacts.
Your curriculum vitae should
indicate names, phone numbers, postal and email addresses of at least two (2)
referees who are familiar with your previous academic/work experience.
Please attach copies of your
educational, professional certificates, identity card or passport.
The applications should
either be sent by post, e-mail, or hand delivered to the Authority’s offices
located at Kenya Railways HQs Block “D” Ground floor, to be received on or
before 3rd November 2016 at 5 P.M. addressed to:
The Director
General Competition Authority
of Kenya
P O Box 36265 – 00200
Nairobi.
P O Box 36265 – 00200
Nairobi.
Email to:
recruitment2016@cak.go.ke
CAK is “an Equal Opportunity
Employer” Women, Youth and Persons living with Disability are encouraged to
apply.
Canvassing of any form will
lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted
Please note that,
applications without all the specified attachments will not be considered.