Deputy Director Standards and Type Approval at Communications Authority of Kenya

Job Specification

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating all matters pertaining to standards in telecoms, postal & courier, and broadcasting sub-sectors.
• Guiding the development and institutionalization of policies, procedures, processes, and strategies on standards and type approval to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and improvement of service delivery and operations.
• Ensuring regular review of various ICT standards and guidelines.
• Instituting operational standards for all players in the communications sector.
• Leading the formulation of ICT standards in line with global trends and updating these regularly in line with best practices.
• Advising management on the development of the Authority’s corporate strategy regarding ICT standards.
• Overseeing the preparation of management and board papers in respect of ICT standards.
• Developing strategic initiatives for the Standards and Type Approval Division and providing updates to management on key areas of development and progress.
• Advising management with regard to matters pertaining to the required standards, in regard to the utilization and adoption of new technologies for both the telecommunication, broadcasting, and postal sub-sectors.
• Responding to stakeholder queries via correspondence and phone with regard to standards.
• Providing leadership to staff and overseeing the day-to-day management of the Standards and Knowledge Management Division.
• Identifying specific national interests, developing national positions, and championing the same at international fora, treaty, and non-treaty conferences.

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a management position in the public service or private sector.
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Commerce, Economics, relevant physical sciences, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Business Management, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies:

• Communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Ethical and integrity.
• Research proficiency.
• Strong leadership skills.