The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory body, established in 1996 by the Capital Markets Authority Act (Cap 84) as amended, to promote, develop and regulate the capital markets industry. CMA is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
The CMA is mandated by law to:
• Approve prospectus and other offering documents under which securities are offered to the public
• Develop the capital markets through removal of impediments and the creation of incentives for longer term investments in productive enterprises
• Create, maintain and regulate a market in which securities can be issued and traded in an orderly, fair and efficient manner.
• Cooperate with any foreign regulatory authority in the performance of its duties; Implement regional and international standards and best practice in securities markets, securities regulation and supervision
• Protect investors; and
• Operate an investor compensation fund.
The work of the CMA is also governed by the Securities Central Depositories Act, 2009 and the Collective Investment Schemes Act, 2003.
To deliver on its mandate efficiently and effectively, CMA is seeking to hire qualified and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
Job Title: Communication & Public Education Officer
Reports To: Communication & Public Relations Manager
Job Purpose: Develop and implement investor education plans/initiatives as well as support the implementation of communication and public relations activities of the Authority with an aim of improving investor confidence in the market, increasing investor participation and enhancing investor protection. .

Responsibilities/Key Deliverables
• Develop and spearhead the implementation of the annual investor education plans in line with the approved public education strategy and the communications strategy
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation and impact of the investor education strategies and initiatives
• Develop investor education tools and materials
• Oversee and coordinate the Authority’s branding
• Ensure media coverage of CMA events and activities
• Monitor media coverage of the Authority and its activities
• Develop content and update the CMA website regularly
• Develop and implement the annual digital media plan of the Authority
• Support the Authority’s other communication and public relations activities and;
• Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Person Specifications
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Communication/Public Relations: Social Sciences; Behavioral or Development Economics: Education or any other relevant degree.
• Post graduate training in strategic communications or related fields will be an added advantage.
Must have: –
• At least three (3) years’ working experience gained from a reputable private or public sector organization;
• Experience in developing and delivering public information programs
• Effective communication skills, including but not limited to writing, reporting, public speaking and presentation skills
• Good computer skills and experience/ training in using programs such as MS programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and other design programs Knowledge of investments and / or capital markets will be an added advantage.
• Leadership potential
Business Behaviors
• High level of integrity & professionalism
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability