Competition Authority Consumer Protection Analysts Jobs in Kenya

The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) is a statutory Agency established under the Competition Act No.12 of 2010. 

The

Authority’s mandate is to promote and safeguard competition and also

protect consumers from unfair and misleading market conduct.
 

The Authority wishes to invite qualified and experienced applicants to fill the following vacant positions:
 

Consumer Protection Department
 

Analyst II

 

2 Positions

Principal Responsibilities 

Consumer Protection and Awareness

• Carry out investigation of allocated consumer complaints and prepare reports


• Participate in carrying out allocated consumer awareness activities


• Participate in the development of advocacy initiatives for policy change


• Participate in the implementation of approved initiatives aimed at promoting the creation, strengthening and recognition of consumer bodies


• Participate in the implementation of cooperation frameworks as appropriate


• Participate in the implementation of policies and procedures to enable the Department function effectively.


• Participate in carrying out specific market inquiries


• Participate in the implementation of consumer protection guidelines


• Follow up on the implementation of approved product information and safety standards


• Participate in the implementation of relevant procedures and processes in compliance with ISO 9001:2008


• Participate in the implementation of policies and procedures to enable the department function effectively


• Participate in carrying out consumer awareness surveys and develop a framework to monitor compliance and impact


• Participate in departmental meeting


• Manage the case files for allocated cases in the department

Education and knowledge

• Bachelors degree in Economics, Law or Business related field;


• Knowledge in competition policy/law and consumer protection; and


• Proficiency in ICT

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in competition policy/law gained from reputable organizations; and


• Experience in consumer protection

Skills and Competences

• Ability to communicate both inside and outside the organization;


• Ability to write complex reports; and


• Analytical skills

How to Apply

If

you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions

and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications

given, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your

current position, salary, qualifications, experience, names, addresses

(including email) and telephone number of three (3) professional

referees, your email address and day time telephone contacts together

with copies of your National Identity card, certificates and

testimonials to:

The Director-General
Competition Authority of Kenya
P O Box 36265 – 00200
Nairobi

OR

Email to: recruitment@cak.go.ke

So as to reach him not later than close of business on 18th February, 2016. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Hand delivery applications may be dropped at the Records office, located at Kenya Railways Headquarters, Ground Floor Block ‘D’

Please note that, applications without all the specified attachments including a copy of the National ID will not be considered.