Officer II/Broadcasting Licensing at Communications Authority of Kenya

This is the entry and training grade for Degree holders in this cadre. Duties and responsibilities in this position shall entail assisting in: -

i.          Receiving and evaluating applications for multimedia services in accordance with the market structure and laid down processes and procedures to ensure the applications meet requirements,

ii.        Recommending the findings to the Communications Licensing Committee for consideration,

iii.      Providing secretarial services to the Communications Licensing Committee,

iv.      Issuing licenses to multimedia applicants in accordance with the market structure and laid down processes and procedures,

v.        Processing license renewals in line with established processes and procedures,

vi.      Addressing industry issues in relation to operations and provide appropriate interventions/recommendations,

vii.    Maintaining a database/register of all licensed multimedia licensees,

viii.  Providing input with regard to developments of guidelines and policies, review of regulations legislation, and ICT policy with respect to multimedia licensing and market development.

ix.      Ensuring received license applications are processed efficiently and outcomes are delivered to customers within stipulated periods,

x.        Providing inputs for management papers related to licensing,

xi.      Identifying specific national interest, developing national positions and champion the same at international fora, treaty and non-treaty conferences.

i.          Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Statistics or any other related field from a recognized institution,

ii.        Proficiency in computer applications,

iii.      Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

i.          Analytical skills

ii.        Effective communication skills

iii.      Innovative thinking

iv.      Strong interpersonal skills