Senior Officer - Strategy and Policy

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of

regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for this position.

SENIOR OFFICER – STRATEGY AND POLICY – HCA/SOSP/6/2013

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Strategy and Policy, the selected candidate will be

responsible for:

1. Carry out policy research benchmarking on international best practices to inform policy

actions;

2. Coordinate development, review and undertake monitoring and evaluation of the strategic

plan and provide relevant management information;

3. Monitor implementation of the Strategic Plan to ensure milestones are achieved as per

plan;

4. Guide Directorates and Departments on implementation of the Strategic Plan;

5. Coordinate development and review of the Performance Contract obligations

6. Undertake Monitoring and Evaluation of the Performance Contract including collating of

evidence from other departments;

7. Collate quarterly and annual performance contract reports and other related reports to

Treasury and Vision 2030 Secretariat;

8. Source for , develop and maintain a capital markets policy proposals database;

9. Develop annual Memorandum of Policy Proposals to the Ministry of Finance;.

10. Conduct surveys on the impact of policy incentives granted by the Kenyan Government

on the development of the capital Markets;

11. Develop funding proposals and participate in negotiations for funding of Capital Markets

Projects

12. Develop policy framework for identified new products and services in the capital market.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

1. A degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Policy

Analysis or related field;

2. Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management or Business

Administration, will be an added advantage;

3. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in Strategy formulation,

evaluation and implementation; policy formulation and analysis;

4. Knowledge of the capital markets, Strategy Formulation, monitoring & evaluation and

knowledge of policy formulation and analysis;

5. Excellent understanding of the link between research, policy formulation and drafting of

regulatory framework;

6. Exceptional planning and organisational skills.

We are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers; goals oriented, possess strong  report writing and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as having a view of the big picture and are dynamic.

If your background, experience and competence matches the specifications outlined, please send  your application, quoting the reference of the position, including your current curriculum vitae, copies of your certificates and other testimonials, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

Chief Executive

Capital Markets Authority

P. O Box 74800 – 00200

NAIROBI

The closing date is March 13, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer”