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.

Role Scope

The Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs and Governance is responsible for the management and oversight of the Authority’s governance policies and regulatory compliance. This position plays a crucial role in coordinating the development and implementation of governance standards and legal compliance frameworks, ensuring that the Authority operates within the legal statutes and regulations as mandated under Mwongozo and other relevant laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development of the Board’s conflict of interest register, work plans, training calendars, and charters as required under Mwongozo.
• Assist in the coordination of board induction, training, and evaluation to ensure directors are well-informed and equipped to fulfill their roles.
• Coordinate the drafting and compilation of board papers, ensuring that all legal issues are accurately presented and that contributions from other departments are integrated effectively.
• Oversee internal legal compliance audits, governance audits, and board evaluations, disseminating recommendations and overseeing the implementation of action plans.
• Review all contracts, leases, pleadings, MOUs, and other legal instruments to ensure they align with the Authority’s standards and legal requirements.
• Coordinate the identification and mitigation of legal risks facing the Authority, enhancing the organization’s legal and regulatory posture.
• Ensure compliance with departmental ISO procedures and monitor compliance across the Authority to maintain high standards of regulatory adherence.
• Steer the drafting of the departmental budget, work plan, and strategic plan, ensuring these align with the Authority’s objectives and regulatory mandates.
• Coordinate legal and governance compliance assessments for the staff and departments, ensuring consistent adherence to key compliance issues and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team to ensure high levels of professionalism and competence in all legal dealings.
• Foster a collaborative work environment within the team and across the Authority.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in the Public service or Private sector, three (3) of which must be in a managerial position
• Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognized institution
• Master’s Degree in Law or other relevant Social Science from a recognized University
• Post-graduate Diploma in Law from a recognized institution
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Valid Practicing Certificate
• Member of a Law Society of Kenya (LSK) or any other relevant professional body in good standing
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Proven experience in strategic planning, legal drafting, and compliance management
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive legal and regulatory compliance across a complex organization
• Comprehensive knowledge of Kenyan ICT laws, regulations, and governance frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Team player & high level of adaptability
• Integrity