Amsol Job Vacancy : Manager, Policy and Research - Jobs in Kenya

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Our client is a corporate body established under the Competition Act, No. 12 of 2010 (the Act). The client’s mandate is to enforce the Act with the objective of enhancing the welfare of the people of Kenya by promoting and protecting effective competition in markets and preventing misleading market conduct throughout Kenya.

On behalf of the client, we seek to recruit highly experienced, highly competent, motivated and self-driven individual with excellent credentials and strategic minds to competitively fill the above aforementioned position.

Manager, Policy and Research Job Responsibilities

1. a) Research and Policy Development

• Provide technical and strategic leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of research programmes to advance knowledge on competition matters;


• Coordinate the design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of information education and communication (IEC) strategies designed to inform stakeholders and the general public about competition;


• Execute research projects involving acceptable research methods and focused on different sectors performance, trends, existing or new competition requirements and their impact on operations of the various sectors;


• Oversee the rigorous economic research conducted in specific sectors supporting recommendations for initiation, where appropriate;


• Oversee rigorous economic research conducted into specific topics related to key competition concerns;


• Assist in conducting economic analysis in enforcement and merger cases and review outcomes following a merger or complaint decision;


• Provide adequate findings to influence the policy and legislative processes through drawing on research and literature to craft well informed positions;


• Participate in creating internal and external awareness and understanding of economic principles and to present the authority’s point of view on competition matters;


• Coordinate the development of research proposals and undertake research surveys and studies involving identifying key insurance issues, conducting in-depth research, analyzing and developing research reports and papers; and


• Examine and analyze policy statements on competition trends and developments from regional and international perspective.

1. b) Database Management

• Assess trends, measure outcomes and maintain a data bank of key developments in the various industry in the context of CAK priorities areas;


• Develop and implement policies and strategies to ensure effective maintenance of a well-stocked and continually updated library and information resources;


• Develop and implement effective methodologies and strategies for ensuring the integrity of research data, information and reports;


• Creation of databases aimed at expanding the knowledge-base of the various industries on competition matters; and


• Prepare and disseminate analytical reports liaison with communication’s department on topical research interest areas to promote exchange and learning in competition matters;

1. c) Department Management

• Develop work plans and budgets for the Department for approval;


• Oversee the execution of the approved departmental work plans and budgets;


• Oversee performance management in the department;


• Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department;


• Prepare draft board management papers for approval;


• Identify training needs for the departmental staff;


• Spearhead the recruitment of staff within the department;


• Participate in the development of the CAK strategic plan;


• Support the induction of interns and oversee the Young Professionals Programs;


• Identify procurement needs of the department;


• Follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendation;


• Spearhead risk assessment of the department;


• Mentor and coach departmental staff; and


• Oversee the development, documentation and implementation of procedures and processes in compliance with ISO 9001:2015.

Qualifications for Manager, Policy and Research Job

1. a) Education and Knowledge

• Masters degree in social studies or a business related field with specialization in economics, statistics or development studies;


• Bachelors degree in social sciences or business related field;


• Research based , statistics, modelling, data analysis professional qualifications;


• Specialist knowledge in using at least one statistical package; and


• Proficiency in ICT.

1. b) Experience

• At least twelve (12) years’ experience in research gained from reputable organizations, with at least three (3) years in a management position;


• Diverse experience in project management, development of research tools, monitoring and evaluation , report writing and dissemination of information; and


• Experience in managing and leading diverse teams of professionals.

1. c) Skills and Competences

• Decision making skills;


• Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets developed senior management level;


• Interpersonal and leadership skills;


• Project management skills;


• Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and coordination of workflows


• Creativity; and


• Strategic management Skills.

Applicants should download, fill and submit the employment application form which is located at our website www.amsol.co.ke/job/manager-policy-and-research/

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