Competition Authority of Kenya Policy and Research Manager Job Opening in Kenya 2015
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 wishes to invite qualified and experienced applicants to fill the following vacant position:
Manager, Policy and Research
One Post
Principle Duties
a) Research and Policy Development
- Provide technical and strategic leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of research programmes to advance knowledge on competition matters.
- Coordinate the design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of information education and communication (IEC) strategies designed to inform stakeholders and the general public about competition.
- Execute research projects involving acceptable research methods and focused on different sectors performance, trends, existing or new competition requirements and their impact on operations of the various sectors.
- Oversee the rigorous economic research conducted in specific sectors supporting recommendations for initiation, where appropriate.
- Oversee rigorous economic research conducted into specific topics related to key competition concerns
- Assist 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.
- Coordinate the development of research proposals and undertake research surveys and studies involving identifying key insurance issues, conducting in-depth research, analyzing and developing research reports and papers.
- Examine and analyze policy statements on competition trends and developments from regional and international perspective
b) Database Management
- Assess trends, measure outcomes and maintain a data bank of key developments in the various industry in the context of CAK priorities areas
- Develop and implement policies and strategies to ensure effective maintenance of a well-stocked and continually updated library and information resources
- Develop and implement effective methodologies and strategies for ensuring the integrity of research data, information and reports
- Creation of databases aimed at expanding the knowledge-base of the various industries on competition matters
- Prepare and disseminate analytical reports liaison with communication’s department on topical research interest areas to promote exchange and learning in competition matters
c) Department Management
- Develop work plans and budgets for the Department for approval
- Oversee the execution of the approved departmental work plans and budgets
- Oversee performance management in the department
- Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department
- Prepare draft board management papers for approval
- Identify training needs for the departmental staff
- Spearhead the recruitment of staff within the department
- Participate in the development of the CAK strategic plan
- Support the induction of interns and oversee the Young Professionals Programs
- Identify procurement needs of the department
- Follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendation
- Spearhead risk assessment of the department
- Mentor and coach departmental staff
- Oversee the development, documentation and implementation of procedures and processes in compliance with ISO 9001:2008
Required Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- Masters degree in social studies or a business related field with specialization in economics, statistics or development studies;
- Bachelors degree in social sciences or business related field;
- Research based, statistics, modelling, data analysis professional qualifications;
- Specialist knowledge in using at least one statistical package; and
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- At least 12 years’ experience in research gained from reputable organizations, with at least three (3) years in a management position;
- Diverse experience in project management, development of research tools, monitoring and evaluation , report writing and dissemination of information; and
- Experience in managing and leading diverse teams of professionals
Skills and Competences
- Decision making skills;
- Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets developed senior management level;
- Interpersonal and leadership skills;
- Project management skills;
- Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and coordination of workflows
- Creativity; and
- Strategic management Skills
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position 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) referees, your email address and day time telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates and testimonials to:
The Director-General
Competition Authority of Kenya
P O Box 36265 – 00200
Nairobi
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 27th February, 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications may be dropped at the Records office, located at Kenya Railways Headquarters, Ground Floor Block ‘D’
NB: The Competition Authority of Kenya is “An Equal Opportunity Employer” Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.