Principal Officer Competition Management at

2 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Communications Authority of Kenya Full time
The Communications Authority of Kenya is the regulatory authority for the communications sector in Kenya.

Established in 1999 by the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, the Authority is responsible for facilitating the development of the Information and Communications sectors including; broadcasting, multimedia, telecommunications, electronic commerce, postal and courier services.

Job Specification
An officer at this level will work with the guidance of a Deputy Director.

The duties and responsibilities for this position shall entail:

Reviewing the competition and tariffs regulatory frameworks for the ICT sector in Kenya
Developing suitable Tariff Cost Models for use by the Authority in the enforcement of tariff regulations
Participating in undertaking periodic market studies and analyses in the ICT sector
Providing input in the assessment of competition in the communications sector to define relevant markets and identify competition concerns in each market
Undertaking investigations on Anti-competitive practices and concerns in ICT Sector
Carry out reviews on market competition with a view to among others designating dominant licensees and propose appropriate and proportionate legal and regulatory remedies to redress identified concerns
Drafting appropriate regulatory safeguards, guidelines, and market reports for a liberalized ICT market with respect to competition and access to ICT services;
Evaluating the impact of Government policies (monetary, fiscal, and other international policies) on the development of competition in the ICTs sector;
Carrying out reviews on mergers and acquisitions in the ICT sector and their impact on competition in the ICT sector
Engaging other government regulatory agencies in the implementation of competition framework in the ICT sector.

Assessment of regulatory decisions/mechanisms to determine their impact, effectiveness, and efficiency on ICT businesses, consumers, Government macro-economic agenda, and the overall economy.

Participating in undertaking economic research on emerging regulatory issues in the ICT sector
Investigating complaints on tariffs and competition matters.
Reviewing the tariffs and interconnection and access regulatory frameworks for the ICT sector in Kenya
Providing inputs in proposed Models for use by the Authority in the enforcement of interconnection and access regulations.
Participating in undertaking periodic market studies and analysis in the ICTs sector
Assessing interconnection and access concerns in the ICT Sector and proposing appropriate resolutions/interventions; and
Providing inputs in proposed regulatory safeguards, guidelines, and market reports for a liberalized ICT market with respect to interconnection and access to ICT services

Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Bachelor's Degree in any of the following: Applied and Physical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business related fields, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Masters Degree in any of the following: Applied and Physical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business related fields, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
At least eight (8) years relevant work experience in Public service or Private sector, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role;
Be a member of a relevant professional body, where applicable;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Key Competencies and Skills

Demonstrable knowledge of ICT Economics
Sound market knowledge with a particular emphasis on ICT regulation
Good knowledge of network effects and the economics supporting analysis of the digital economy

An ability to think strategically, to make sense of complexity, and to express thoughts simply both in writing and orally.

Effective consultation and advisory skills
Analytical skills
Strong communication and reporting skills
Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills
Interpersonal and negotiation skills
Team player
Integrity

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