Research 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:

Ref: HCA/RO/3/2016 

1 Post

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Market Development, the selected candidate

will be responsible for;

• Collecting,
  
  updating collating domestic and international capital markets and key
  
  macro-economic data to inform trends in the domestic and global economy;


• Establishing
  
  and maintaining a database of researchers and research firms to enhance
  
  the research capacity of the Market Development Department;


• Analysing
  
  capital markets and macro-economic data to generate weekly, monthly,
  
  quarterly and annual reports for consumption by internal and external
  
  stakeholders of the Capital Markets Authority;


• Assisting
  
  the Market Development team in conducting gap analysis to inform
  
  developments & reforms in the capital markets industry through
  
  comprehensive survey and employment of other research methodologies
  
  research consumption;


• Working
  
  with the Market Development team in developing research proposals to
  
  address the gaps identified;


• Working
  
  with the Market development team in implementing proposals;


• Coordination
  
  of meetings and minute taking in Market Development Departmental Assisting
  
  the Strategic Projects Department in assessing impact of the projects
  
  undertaken or to be undertaken to establish optimization;



• Developing
  
  technical assistance proposals to development partners paper(s);


• Responding
  
  to client enquiries on capital market, financial sector and economic
  
  issues.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s
  
  degree in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Financial Economics, Commerce,
  
  Business Administration, Actuarial Science or Engineering;


• Two
  
  (2) years relevant experience preferably in a Data Analyst or Research
  
  Analyst position in the financial sector.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• A
  
  good knowledge of emerging trends and projects in capital markets and
  
  domestic capital markets trends, including projects under the Capital
  
  Markets Master Plan;


• Excellent
  
  research and data analysis skills;


• Knowledge
  
  on use of research tools and applications in fields such as product
  
  development, project management and policy formulation a definite
  
  advantage;


• Presentation
  
  and communication skills including ability to write reports;


• Proficiency
  
  in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
  
  and Outlook express. Hands on experience in the use of and statistical packages
  
  such as SPSS, Stata and E-view is an added advantage;


• 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.

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.