The Communications Authority of Kenya is the regulatory authority for the communications sector in Kenya. Established in 1999 by the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998, the Authority is responsible for facilitating the development of the Information and Communications sectors including; broadcasting, multimedia, telecommunications, electronic commerce, postal and courier services.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Research and develop draft projects Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework to facilitate implementation of M&E activities and related project post-implementation initiatives
• Facilitate Fund project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities in line with the requirement of Public Investment Management (2019) guidelines
• Facilitate Fund project post-evaluation activities in line with the requirement of Public Investment Management (2019) guidelines
• Review Fund project Monitoring & Evaluation and Post-implementation report to Management, USAC and the Board
• Undertake review of reports on post-project implementation data to inform the development of Universal Service Fund Strategy and implementation plans
• Review proposed inputs into the development of strategies for community engagement
• Participate in the implementation of community engagement activities in line with the approved stakeholders and community engagement strategy
• Participate in Fund Project Implementation Committee and procurement activities
• Analyze reports on post-project evaluation data to inform the development of Fund Project proposals and concept notes
• Provide input in the development of Fund Project budget estimates and procurement plans
• Review proposed Fund project pre-feasibility proposals
• Participate in baseline surveys to inform the development of project proposals for approval
• Facilitate collection of levies from licensees as per the provisions of the law
• Undertaking supervisory role as may be assigned

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale turnkey ICT projects is desired
• Bachelors Degree in ICT, Applied & Physical Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Business related studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in ICT, Applied & Physical Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Business related studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in IT
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Project management skills
• Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Project Management skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills