Temporary Assistant-Commodities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT – COMMODITIES – 1 POSITION

Contract Period: Six (6) Months Fixed Term Contract.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Commodities, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Undertaking surveys and on-desk studies to inform formulation of policies and regulations to aid in establishment of the commodities markets in Kenya;
• Undertaking assessments to inform necessary commodity trading infrastructure, including warehousing facilities to support the establishment of the commodities market;
• Providing input for the development of draft legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the spot commodities market;
• Promoting the efficiency and development of the components of the commodities market through the establishment of the appropriate institutional linkages and partnerships;
• Providing input to internal and external capacity building programs including undertaking logistical arrangements and reports writing;
• Providing input for the development of draft relevant guidelines on design and development of spot commodities markets contracts; and
• Support in Implementing the Authority’s Quality Management System within the Section. 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, business, finance or any relevant field; and
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience will be an added advantage.

Key skills and Competencies 

• Proficiency in Computer and Statistical Applications;
• Analytical skills;
• Report Writing and Presentation/Public Speaking Skills;
• Display honesty, transparency, and integrity in all dealings;
• Show initiative and meet all deadlines with high quality work;
• Ability to undertake Policy and Economic research; and 
• Data Mining/Collection and Database Management Skills.