Officer II/Frequency Planning & Licensing at the 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, reviewing and evaluating license applications for radiocommunications 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.            Drafting licenses to be issued to successful applicants in accordance with the market structure and laid down processes and procedures,

      v.            Issuing licenses to radio-communications applicants in accordance with the market structure and laid down processes and procedures,

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

  vii.            Maintaining a database/register of all licensed radio-communication licensees

viii.            Handling enquiries from external and internal customers related to radio-communication/frequency related licensing matters,

    ix.            Providing recommendations with regard to renewal and cancellation of radio communications licenses as appropriate,

      x.            Initiating formulation of policies and guidelines for frequency planning and licensing and implement approved policies and procedures,

    xi.            Monitoring new and emerging wireless technologies, formulates and recommends appropriate licensing regimes,

  xii.            Performing spectrum engineering analysis and assigns frequencies,

xiii.            Assigning frequencies and issues radio frequency licenses to radio communication networks in accordance with CA Table of Frequency Allocation (TOFA),

xiv.            Reviewing and update Frequency Licensing information in the CA website,

  xv.            Maintaining and review tools, documents and publications required for Frequency Licensing activities and initiate requests for the same,

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

1.     Support the formulation of policies and guidelines for frequency licensing and implement approved policies and procedures,

xviii.         Support the development and regular review of the regulatory framework for radio communication, including market structure,

xix.            Implement departmental projects and initiatives.

 For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

i.          Relevant 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.          Report writing and presentation skills,

ii.        Communication skills,

iii.      Problem-solving skills,

iv.      Strong analytical skills.