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:

• Coordinating all matters pertaining to standards in telecoms, postal & courier, and broadcasting sub-sectors.
• Guiding the development and institutionalization of policies, procedures, processes, and strategies on standards and type approval to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and improvement of service delivery and operations.
• Ensuring regular review of various ICT standards and guidelines.
• Instituting operational standards for all players in the communications sector.
• Leading the formulation of ICT standards in line with global trends and updating these regularly in line with best practices.
• Advising management on the development of the Authority’s corporate strategy regarding ICT standards.
• Overseeing the preparation of management and board papers in respect of ICT standards.
• Developing strategic initiatives for the Standards and Type Approval Division and providing updates to management on key areas of development and progress.
• Advising management with regard to matters pertaining to the required standards, in regard to the utilization and adoption of new technologies for both the telecommunication, broadcasting, and postal sub-sectors.
• Responding to stakeholder queries via correspondence and phone with regard to standards.
• Providing leadership to staff and overseeing the day-to-day management of the Standards and Knowledge Management Division.
• Identifying specific national interests, developing national positions, and championing the same at international fora, treaty, and non-treaty conferences.

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a management position in the public service or private sector.
• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Commerce, Economics, relevant physical sciences, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Relevant Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Business Management, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfillment of the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies:

• Communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Ethical and integrity.
• Research proficiency.
• Strong leadership skills.