CMA Career Opportunities in Kenya

CMA Careers in Kenya 2013. Positions Announcement
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 various roles.

Senior Officer – Strategy and Policy – HCA/SOSP/6/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Strategy and Policy, the selected candidate will be responsible 
for:
    Carry out policy research benchmarking on international best practices to inform policy actions;
    Coordinate development, review and undertake monitoring and evaluation of the strategic plan and provide relevant management information;
    Monitor implementation of the Strategic Plan to ensure milestones are achieved as per plan;
    Guide Directorates and Departments on implementation of the Strategic Plan;
    Coordinate development and review of the Performance Contract obligations
    Undertake Monitoring and Evaluation of the Performance Contract including collating of evidence
from other departments;
    Collate quarterly and annual performance contract reports and other related reports to Treasury and Vision 2030 Secretariat;
    Source for , develop and maintain a capital markets policy proposals database;
    Develop annual Memorandum of Policy Proposals to the Ministry of Finance;.
    Conduct surveys on the impact of policy incentives granted by the Kenyan Government on the development of the capital Markets;
    Develop funding proposals and participate in negotiations for funding of Capital Markets Projects
    Develop policy framework for identified new products and services in the capital market.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience
    A degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Policy Analysis or related field;
    Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management or Business Administration, will be an added advantage;
    A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in Strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation; policy formulation and analysis;
    Knowledge of the capital markets, Strategy Formulation, monitoring & evaluation and knowledge of policy formulation and analysis;
    Excellent understanding of the link between research, policy formulation and drafting of regulatory framework;
    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”

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