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.

Job Specifications

This is the entry and training grade for Degree holders in this cadre. Duties and responsibilities in this position shall entail assisting in:

• Support the formulation, maintenance, and review of the national Telecommunication Numbering and Addressing plans for Kenya;
• Support the formulation, review, and maintenance of the legal framework with respect to numbering plan;
• Liaising with other sections/ units to ensure those requesting for numbering resource assignments are inspected;
• Identification of suitable numbering resources and drafting of the required numbering assignment letters or authorizations for the Administration;
• Initiate requests for review of parameters and redesign of forms in liaison with the compliance team to facilitate collection of periodic telecommunications numbering and addressing utilization information;
• Maintains the database of Numbering Assignments, Reservations, and Reclamations of the telecommunication numbers, and addresses;
• Carry out basic research on numbering development;
• Initiate and participate in the carrying out of periodic audits on the usage of numbering resources;
• Carry out maintenance and monitoring of relevant data on ported numbers.
• Receiving and evaluating applications for numbering resources in accordance with the laid down processes and procedures to ensure the applications meet requirements.
• Initiating the development of strategic initiatives for the Numbering Division and providing updates to management on key areas of development and progress.
• Developing and regularly reviewing numbering, planning, and assignment framework
• Responding to stakeholder queries via correspondence and on the phone with regard to standards.
• Carrying out planning and assignment of numbers for all communication services in the country

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in IT;
• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Team player; and
• Integrity.