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

Contract Period: Six Months Fixed Term Contract

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 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 undertake in line with the Department’s Workplan;
• Assisting in providing technical input in the Department’s requisite processes and project delivery committees;
• Assisting in implementing the Quality Management System of the Authority;
• Facilitating audit and other compliance related activities within the Department.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business management (Finance or Accounting), Economics or any other relevant field.
2. 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. Excellent presentation skills
4. Statistical Analysis
5. Demonstrate good communication skills both spoken and written;