Principal Officer Competition Management at Communications Authority of Kenya

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