TEMPORARY ASSISTANT – COMMODITIES – 1 POSITION
Contract Period: Six (6) Months Fixed Term Contract.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Commodities, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

Undertaking surveys and on-desk studies to inform formulation of policies and regulations to aid in establishment of the commodities markets in Kenya;
Undertaking assessments to inform necessary commodity trading 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 and reports writing;
Providing input for the development of draft relevant guidelines on design and development of spot commodities markets contracts; and
Support in Implementing the Authority’s Quality Management System within the Section. 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, business, finance or any relevant field; and
A minimum of one year of relevant experience will be an added advantage.

Key skills and Competencies 

Proficiency in Computer and Statistical Applications;
Analytical skills;
Report Writing and Presentation/Public Speaking Skills;
Display honesty, transparency, and integrity in all dealings;
Show initiative and meet all deadlines with high quality work;
Ability to undertake Policy and Economic research; and 
Data Mining/Collection and Database Management Skills.