Projects Officer Job in Kenya

The

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the

responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in

Kenya. 

The

Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal – oriented, high performers,

with strong problem – solving skills for the following position:

1 Post

Reporting to the Manager Strategic Projects, the selected candidate will be

responsible for the following:

• Under
  
  the guidance of the Manager Strategic Projects, assist with the
  
  implementation of the section’s strategy;


• Providing
  
  administrative support to the Manager Strategic Project office on a day to
  
  day basis such as setting up and maintaining project files, establishment
  
  of document control procedures;


• Monitoring
  
  and maintaining project schedules and budgets, preparing progress reports
  
  and liaising with the Directorates & Departments on behalf of the
  
  Manager Strategic Projects to identify strategic projects to be selected
  
  from the pool of Authority’s projects database;


• Contribute
  
  expertise in specialist tools and techniques (e.g. planning, monitoring
  
  and control tools, risk analysis among others);


• Assisting
  
  the Manager Strategic Projects in preparing presentations; drafting
  
  briefing papers and /or compiling pertinent background materials and
  
  preparing summaries for discussion;


• Assisting
  
  Manager Strategic Projects in tracking proposals on new sources of income
  
  and fundraising activities;


• Updating
  
  the database on key metrics relevant for regional and international bodies
  
  that are crucial to the Authority’s strategic projects portfolio;


• Preparation
  
  and maintenance of annual, half yearly, quarterly and continuous reports
  
  emanating from the office of the Manager Strategic Projects;



• Undertaking
  
  other assignments as allocated from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s
  
  degree in communications or Information Technology or Computer Science or
  
  any related field;


• Certification
  
  in PMP or PRINCE 2 will be an added advantage;


• Minimum
  
  of two (2) years’ experience relevant experience in projects management.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Project
  
  monitoring and evaluation skills;


• Knowledge
  
  of resources mobilization, public relations/international relations
  
  skills;


• Strong
  
  presentation and communication skills including ability to write reports;


• Proficiency
  
  in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
  
  and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages;


• Interpersonal
  
  and cross-cultural skills including ability to build alliances and
  
  collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity;


• Ability
  
  to maintain high standards of integrity; establish straightforward,
  
  productive relationships; and


• Ability
  
  to treat individuals with fairness and respect, demonstrating sensitivity
  
  for ethnic, cultural and gender differences;


• Ability
  
  to meet tight deadlines as well as work with minimal supervision;


• Ability
  
  to work effectively and efficiently in a team;


• Organization
  
  and analytical skills.


• Proficiency
  
  in data analysis using MS Product Suites and/or Project Management
  
  software;

Go to

CMA Erecruitment Portal HERE to

apply online

Online applications through the E- recruitment should be received on or before

March 31, 2016.
 

Only

online applications will be considered.

Note:

Please upload a CV and one page Cover Letter only at this stage. 

No

certificates or other testimonials will be required until interview stage.

Capital

Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Persons

with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.