Temporary Assistant – Commodities at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

Contract period: 6 Months

Reporting to the Senior Manager Commodities, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

• Undertaking research to inform formulation of policies and regulations to aid in establishment of the commodities markets in Kenya
• Conducting demand assessment in relation to commodities to inform choice of commodities to be traded to inform prioritization
• Undertaking assessments to inform necessary infrastructure, including warehousing facilities to support the establishment of the commodities market.
• Providing input for the development of draft legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for the spot commodities market.
• Promoting the efficiency and development of the components of the commodities market through the establishment of the appropriate institutional linkages and partnerships.
• Providing input to internal and external capacity building programs including undertaking logistical arrangements.
• Providing input for the development of draft relevant guidelines on design and development of spot commodities market contracts.
• Implementing the Quality Management system within the section.
• Facilitating audit and other compliance related activities within the section.
• Proposing business process improvement initiatives within the section
• Identifying risks and mitigation strategies for the section in line with the Authority’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business, Finance or any relevant degree.
• Computer proficiency
• A relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
• At least one-year experience in the commodities market.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Analytical and Research Skills
• Effective Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Organization skills
• Critical Thinking skills