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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.
Job Ref: CAK/DG/03/10/2023
Job Purpose
Responsible for day-to-day management of the Authority towards realization of its mandate of promoting and safeguarding competition in the national economy, sanctioning abuse of buyer power, and protecting consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
- Accounting Officer for the Authority.
- Authorised Officer of the Authority.
- Overseeing implementation of the Competition Act.
- Leading the Authority’s overall resource mobilization initiatives.
- Overseeing regulation of market conduct and market structure in the national economy.
- Advising the Government on the effect of its policies, procedures and programmes, legislation and proposals for legislation on competition and consumer welfare.
- Advising the Government with regard to development of policies in emerging markets or sectors such as the digital economy, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Overseeing competition regulatory impact assessment in line with the Statutory Instruments Act 2013 (SIA).
- Advising and representing the Government in implementation of bilateral and multilateral competition provisions under the COMESA, AfCFTA, EAC among others..
- Identifying and fostering collaboration and cooperation with other global competition agencies and partners.
- Recommending to the Board the longterm strategy, business plans and annual operating budgets; their implementation and establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures.
- Articulating the Authority’s strategy, policies and guidelines to staff and other stakeholders.
- Overseeing impact assessment of the Authority’s decisions across the national economy.
- Providing overall leadership in the analysis, investigations, research, negotiation and resolution of competition, consumer protection and abuse of buyer power related matters.
- Providing day-to-day leadership to the Authority’s employees.
- Ensuring continuous improvements in the quality and value of services and products provided by the Authority.
- Overseeing and ensuring implementation of corporate policies and programmes
- Providing leadership in risk management and business continuity programmes within the Authority.
- Implementating relevant national policies and economic agenda.
Operational Responsibilities/Tasks
- Overall responsiblity for the day-to-day management of the Authority.
- Ensuring that all Board papers are accurately drafted, relevant and availed to Board Members within the stipulated timelines.
- Providing regular, complete and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters.
- Responsible for stakeholder management and enhancement of the Authority’s corporate image.
- Ensuring that there is effective communication between the Management and the Board as well as between different levels of Management.
- Promoting a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining, and motivating employees.
- Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
- Serving as the principal spokesperson of the Authority.
- Ensuring compliance with the laws of the country.
- Overseeing development and implementation of a succession management plan within the Authority.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in either Economics, Statistics, Law, Business-related Degree, or other relevant Degree from a recognized institution
- Master’s Degree in either Economics, Statistics, Law, Business-related Degree, or other relevant Degree from a recognized institution
- Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
Previous relevant work experience required.
- At least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience with ten (10) of which must have been in a senior management position.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
- Ability to develop integrated and cross functional operational plans
- Strategic management planning skills
- Proficiency in computing skills
- Communications skills
- Financial planning skills
- Mentorship and coaching skills
- Analytical skills
Behavioral competencies/attributes
- Decision-making skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal and Leadership skills
- Creativity
- Negotiation skills
- Visionary
Interested and eligible candidates may access detailed job descriptions, specifications and experience required for the position from the Competition Authority of Kenya’s Website
www.cak.go.ke or www.acalconsulting.co.ke/cak. Candidates should submit their applications including cover letter, copy of National ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed CV indicating current position, qualifications, working experience, names of three (3) professional referees, current remuneration, and daytime telephone.
Candidates who had applied earlier are eligible to apply. Applicants should submit their completed application quoting the job reference number and the required attachments
through E-mail (vacancycak@acal.co.ke). Address the application to:
The Chairman
Competition Authority of Kenya
P. O. Box 36265 - 00200
NAIROBI
The subject of the E-mail should read “Director-General Job Ref: CAK/DG/03/10/2023”.
Applications should be received through the above E-mail address by 23rd October, 2023 at 5PM EAT.
Notes:
- Interested candidates should provide all the details requested.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to provide valid; Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority, Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Clearance Certificate from The Higher Education Loans Board, Certificate of Good Conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigations and clearance from an approved Credit Reference Bureau.
- The Authority will verify aunthenticity of academic and professional qualifications.
- Before appointment, the successful candidate shall be vetted and approved by Parliament and other relevant Government Agencies.
- It is an offence to include incorrect or misleading information in the application
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