Temporary Assistant - Market Deepening (2 Positions) at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Reporting to the Manager, Product Development & Uptake, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

• Assisting in implementing the Department’s Work plans, Budgets, Procurement Plans in line with the Authority’s corporate strategy and performance contract obligations;
• Drafting reports, proposals and any other documents emanating from the Department to assist in management and decision making of the Authority;
• Assisting in coming up with innovative ideas/products to help deepen Kenya’s capital markets;
•  Assisting in identifying risks and mitigation strategies for the Department, in line with the Authority’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
• Facilitating logistics for identified programs and/or tasks to be undertaken in line with the Department’s Workplan;
• Assisting in providing technical support and input in the Department’s requisite processes and project delivery teams;
• Assisting in implementing the Quality Management System of the Authority;
• Facilitating audit and other compliance related activities within the Department.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business management (Finance or Accounting), Economics or any other relevant field.
• At least 1-year experience in Business Development, Stakeholder/Investor relations, Customer Relations experience, or similar experience in a related field within a financial services setting.

Key Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies                        

1. Strong, analytical, and technical aptitude
2. Team player with strong work ethic
3. iii. Excellent interpersonal & presentation skills
4. Statistical Analysis skills
5. Good communication skills both spoken and written