CMA Legal, Procurement, Reception, Investigations, Surveillance, Strategy, and Financial Analyst Jobs in Kenya

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for various roles.
Legal Officer Enforcement – Re- Advertisement - HCA/LOE/1/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations and Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for:Reviewing investigation reports on violations of the capital market regulatory framework and recommend appropriate enforcement action;Providing legal interpretations on applicable law;Continuous development of the Enforcement Manual;Maintaining a database of and providing reports and updates on the enforcement actions undertaken by the Authority;Liaising with external counsel representing the Authority in all judicial proceedings connected to enforcement of capital markets regulatory framework;All other incidental functions as may be assigned from time to time.Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree andAn advocate of the High Court of Kenya;A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in Commercial law or litigation;Excellent report writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.Procurement Officer–HCA/ PO/2/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Procurement, the Procurement Officer will be responsible for:Maintaining and updating annually standing lists of registered Tenderers required by the Authority and liaise with PPOA in respect of the Authority’s register of suppliers and procuring agents;Acting as a secretariat to the Procurement and Disposal, Inspection and Acceptance Committees;Preparation and issuing of tender and disposal documents to candidates;Maintaining, safeguarding and archiving documents and records of the procurement and disposal activities for the required period;Preparation and implementation of procurement and disposal plans;Preparation of tender documents;Participating in the evaluation of tenders, proposals and quotations;Preparation of reports for submission to the Tender Committee and procurement committee and implementing the Committees’ decisions;Carrying out periodic market surveys to inform the placing of orders or adjudication by the relevant award committee;Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:Degree in Commerce, Economics or Supplies Management or related field;Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management;Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Public Procurement;Be a registered member of KISM;Analytical skills, public procurement procedures skills, materials management skills, negotiation skills, record keeping skills, customer relations and computer skills and be of high integrity.
Reporting to the Human Capital Officer, the selected candidate will be responsible for:Operating the telephone switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing and inter-office calls and connecting callers to the appropriate person as well as providing relevant information as requested;Welcoming visitors and recording their details and scheduling appointments;Receiving, sorting and registering letters and other documents brought by hand or courier deliveries and despatching them to appropriate offices;Maintaining an accurate record of calls placed;Determining appropriate responses to queries made by customers or members of the public.The ideal candidate should possess:Diploma in Customer Care, Communications or related field;Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience;Hands on skills in MS Office packages;Good interpersonal and communication skills;Investigations Officer- HCA/IO/4/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations and Enforcement, the Investigations Officer is responsible for investigating non-compliance with the Capital Markets regulatory framework and complaints raised by investors, market players or any other stake holder against licensed market intermediaries and listed companies.
Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesInvestigating non-compliance with the capital markets regulatory framework;Investigating complaints raised by investors, market players or any other stake holder against licensed market intermediaries and listed companies;Examining findings from surveillance and inspection activities to identify violations of the Capital Markets Act and Regulations;Recommending administrative and legal interventions in line with the capital markets act and regulations.Required Qualifications, Competencies & ExperienceDegree in Finance, Law or related field;Certified Fraud Examiner or relevant professional qualification;Membership in a relevant professional body;A Diploma in Law and Certified Public Secretary (CPS) qualification is added advantage;A minimum of 2 years of work experience in investigations;Experience in capital markets or financial/forensic investigations; Excellent investigations skills strong IT skills and high integrity.Surveillance Officer– HCA/SO/5/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Surveillance, the selected candidates will be responsible for monitoring and conducting market surveillance operations on a broad range of securities transactions focusing on unfair security dealings such as manipulation of stock prices and insider trading that may cause damage to shareholders rights.
The main responsibilities include;Carry out real time surveillance of day-to-day stock exchange operations including the transactions of securities undertaken through the central depository and settlement corp. and provide an early warning alert on the potential risks faced by market participants.Examine stock transactions showing irregular movements based on day-to-day surveillance of market movements and information obtained from various sources.Examine daily transactions and analyze stocks whose prices have surged or plunged during a relatively short period of time taking into account actual percentage variances and the impact it may create on stockholders.Conduct preliminary investigation to trace the causation of unusual trading patterns.Required Qualifications, Competencies & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Commerce, Economics, statistics or in a business related field.A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience gained from money and capital markets or relevant financial organizations with a strong focus on compliance and market regulation.Must possess strong IT skills, analytical skills and strong work ethics.Must be self-motivated, goal oriented and be able to adapt to changing needs of the organization.Senior Officer – Strategy and Policy – HCA/SOSP/6/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Strategy and Policy, the selected candidate will be responsible for:Carry out policy research benchmarking on international best practices to inform policy actions;Coordinate development, review and undertake monitoring and evaluation of the strategic plan and provide relevant management information;Monitor implementation of the Strategic Plan to ensure milestones are achieved as per plan;Guide Directorates and Departments on implementation of the Strategic Plan;Coordinate development and review of the Performance Contract obligationsUndertake Monitoring and Evaluation of the Performance Contract including collating of evidence from other departments;Collate quarterly and annual performance contract reports and other related reports to Treasury and Vision 2030 Secretariat;Source for , develop and maintain a capital markets policy proposals database;Develop annual Memorandum of Policy Proposals to the Ministry of Finance;.Conduct surveys on the impact of policy incentives granted by the Kenyan Government on the development of the capital Markets;Develop funding proposals and participate in negotiations for funding of Capital Markets ProjectsDevelop policy framework for identified new products and services in the capital market.Required Qualifications, Competencies & ExperienceA degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Policy Analysis or related field;Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management or Business Administration, will be an added advantage;A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in Strategy formulation, evaluation and implementation; policy formulation and analysis;Knowledge of the capital markets, Strategy Formulation, monitoring & evaluation and knowledge of policy formulation and analysis;Excellent understanding of the link between research, policy formulation and drafting of regulatory framework;Exceptional planning and organisational skills.Financial Analyst- HCA/FA/7/2013
Reporting to Senior Financial Analyst, the selected candidate will be responsible for:Examining and interpreting periodic financial statements of listed companies and market intermediaries to ensure compliance with the Capital Markets Act and regulations.Examining financial statements of applications submitted by issuers and new license applicants to determine compliance with the subject applied for, such as initial public offers, rights issues and new licenses.Monitor publication and submissions of financial statements and other financial information by licensees and issuers of securities in compliance with the Capital Markets Act and regulations.Compile comparative financial information and financial performance of market intermediaries and issuers periodically;Required Qualifications, Competence & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Maths, IT, Engineering, Accounting, Actuarial Science or in a related field.A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience, gained from capital markets or relevant financial organizations, with strong focus on financial analysis.Full professional qualifications of either CPA, ACCA or equivalentQualification in CFA or a candidate demonstrating progress in undertaking CFA or an equivalent professional qualification is an added advantageA good understanding of the IFRSWe are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers; goals oriented, possess strong report writing and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as having a view of the big picture and are dynamic.
If your background, experience and competence matches the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position, including your current curriculum vitae, copies of your certificates and other testimonials, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:
Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P. O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi
The closing date is March 13, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

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Get Hired Faster By Job Search Strategy

According to most experts, the average job search takes about five months to complete. Five months is a long time to spend job searching, especially if you are currently out of work! Why does the average job search take this long? One of the primary reasons is because most job seekers are using the exact same job search strategies. Most of them are using what could be called the "wait and hope" strategy.

The wait and hope strategy is comprised of three primary steps.

1- Search for jobs which are being advertised

2- Submit a resume for selected jobs

3- WAIT AND HOPE for an interview

This is the primary strategy used because this is the way we were all taught to look for jobs.

A Better Job Search Strategy

Most people are not aware that only twenty percent of all vacant jobs are actually filled through advertising. This fact is a real eye opener for most people. If only twenty percent of jobs are filled through advertising, that leaves an overwhelming majority of eighty percent which are filled without advertising. If a job is not advertised, how is it ever filled? They are filled through the hidden job market!

What exactly is the hidden job market? These are the jobs that are hidden from public view. For the job seekers who only look for jobs through the classifieds or online advertising, they are completely left out of consideration for these jobs. Considering that eighty percent of jobs are filled this way, they miss out on the majority of jobs that are actually available. This is great news for the job seeker who is willing to learn how to tap into the hidden job market!

Five Easy Steps

You can tap into the hidden job market in five easy steps. Here is a short description of each step.

Step 1 - Develop A Target List Of Employers

The first thing you need to do is to develop a list of employers who have the type of job(s) you are interested in, in the locations you want, and are employers you would like to work for. I call this list of potential employers your job opportunity list. This list of potential employers can be very long, or quite short depending on your interests and needs.

Step 2- Do Some Research

Once you have your job opportunity list together, use the Internet to do a little research on each potential employer. Use the company's web site to read about the company, it's mission, it's products, any current news, and most importantly, find a company directory. Use the directory to find out who is the director or supervisor of the department you want to be hired into.

Step 3- Look For Advertised Jobs

No, I haven't changed my mind. Advertised jobs should not be your primary means of finding your next job, but you should still spend a little time and see what types of jobs are being advertised in your area. Pay special attention to jobs advertised by companies on your job opportunity list.

Step 4- Start Making Contacts

This is where you can start separating yourself from the competition. Most job seekers just won't make direct contact with potential employers. They are not comfortable applying for a job unless the potential employer has put up a big blinking sign (advertisement) that says, "We have a job opening, please send us your resume".

Make direct contact with the employers and let them know about you, your qualifications and experience, and your interest in working for their organization!

Step 5- Be Persistent And Follow Up

Once you are making contacts and sending out resumes, you must be determined to follow up. Just sending out a resume and hoping for an interview won't get you hired faster than your competition. Have a consistent habit of following up with decision makers after a couple of days have passed. You are NOT being pushy by doing this, you are being persistent

Summary

As you can see, this is not rocket science, but it really does work. Tapping into the hidden job market will put you ahead of ninety-five percent of your job search competitors. Don't ever hesitate to make direct contact with employers. Employers like to use the hidden job market because it is much cheaper and faster to fill jobs this way.

Gary Hawkins is a Human Resources Specialist and entrepreneur. Find out more about his job search strategies and insider job information at [http://www.find-jobs-fast.com]

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Strategy and Consumer Planning and Research Manager

External Job Title Strategy and Consumer Planning and Research Manager
AutoReqId 24910BR
Function Marketing
Type of Job Full Time
Country Cameroon
External Job Description
Job Title: Strategy and Consumer Planning and Research Manager
Department: Marketing
Reporting to: Cameroon Hub Marketing Director with a dotted line to Diageo Africa's ConsumerPlanning Director
Category: 11 (Diageo Level 4)
No of positions: 01Contract: Permanent

PURPOSE

· To keep marketing activities consumer focused, championing consumers insights and making recommendations that drivegrowth within Cameroon and other countries of the Hub (Central and West francophone Africa).
· To improve the Diageo West Africa CPR team and strive to be Consumer Experts, Research Consultants, and Capability Coaches.
· To set, drive and prioritize the CPR agenda across West Africa, overseeing all research activity.

* To champion the generation and implementation of consumer insights, Key Brand Benefits (KBB) and the Diageo Way of Brand Building processes / tools

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

* Master University Degree in business or related field.

* 5-7 years consumer and/ or customer marketing experience.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Combining analysis, diagnosis, insightful thinking,judgementand clear recommendations to drive growth for existing brands and key initiatives.
2. Championing the generation and implementation of consumer insights throughout West Africa.
3. Managing Quantitative and Qualitative francophone Africa studies.
4. CPR capability-building within West Africa, across markets and with our research and advertising agencies.

CAPABILITIES

You will need to have:

* A proIn-depth understanding of quantitative research techniques (including retail audits, product tests, STM’s).

* Extensive experience of implementing tracking studies. Ability to direct agencies in design, analysis and reporting

* An ability to influence in a matrix organization

You will also need to be:

· Knowledgeable and experienced in communications skills, able to coach, facilitate and lead.
· Skilled in the management of multiple research agencies.
· Able to integrate learning from multiple sources and generate insights, which requires good analytical skills,
· A keen observer / listener very experienced with African consumers.Passionate and inquisitive about consumers – exhibit a constant thirst for discovering consumer insights and ability to communicate the insight and the importance to the business
· Bilingual French / English

Guinness Cameroon,whichis ISO 9001/2008 and ISO 22000/2005 certified, is committed to meritocracy and inclusivenessand will not unfairly discriminate in recruitment, training, career development and promotion on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion or belief and age

Interested candidates should apply mentioning the subject.
APLICATION
All applications to be made through the website:www.Diageo-Careers.Com.Candidates should please load in their CV and covering letters.
CLOSING DATE

13.10.10

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