• Position Titles & Vacancies:
  See table below for full list (Grades CA2–CA12, Permanent & Pensionable/Contract)
• Locations: Nairobi (HQ) & Regional Offices (Western, Rift Valley, Central, Nyanza, North Eastern)
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Permanent & Pensionable or Contract)
• Number of Vacancies: 22
• Reporting To: Directors / Department Heads
• Application Deadline: The deadline for submission of applications has been extended from 22nd December 2025 to 31st December 2025 Interested candidates are encouraged to apply within the revised timelines. (5:00 PM EAT)
• Category/Department: ICT Regulation / Finance / Legal / Administration / Universal Service
• Salary: Estimated KES 30,000 – 1,000,000+ Monthly (Note: Based on CA salary scales: CA2 ~KES 800K–1M+, CA3 ~KES 600K–800K, CA5/6 ~KES 300K–500K, CA8 ~KES 150K–300K, CA12 ~KES 100K–150K. Includes allowances/benefits. Final salary determined by CA.)

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ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANT POSITIONS

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulatory agency for the ICT industry in Kenya with responsibilities in telecommunications, cyber security, e-commerce, broadcasting, multimedia, and postal/courier services. The CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources, managing and administering the Universal Service Fund (USF), and safeguarding the interests of users of ICT services.

The Authority is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive, and self-driven individual to fill the following positions. To view detailed Job Specifications, use the provided link indicated below.

No.	Position	Number of Positions	Grade	Terms of Engagement	Vacancy Ref. No.
1.	Director/Universal Service Fund	1	CA2	Contract	CA/D-USF/01/2025
2.	Director/Competition Management, Consumer Protection and Corporate Communications	1	CA2	Contract	CA/D-CCC/02/2025
3.	Director/Finance & Accounts	1	CA2	Contract	CA/D-F&A/03/2025
4.	Deputy Director, Expenditure & Treasury Management	1	CA3	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/DD-ETM/F&A/04/2025
5.	Deputy Director, Consumer Protection & Empowerment	1	CA3	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/DD-CP&E/CCC/05/2025
6.	Deputy Director, Planning and Project Management	1	CA3	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/DD-P&PM/SP&PM/06/2025
7.	Principal Officer/Administration	1	CA5	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/PO-ADMIN/HRA/07/2025
8.	Senior Officer Organizational Development	1	CA6	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/SO-DD/PP/HRA/08/2025
9.	Senior Administration Officer/Security	1	CA6	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/SO-SEC/HRA/09/2025
10.	Officer II/Frequency Planning & Licensing	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O-FPL/SRM/10/2025
11.	Officer II/Frequency Monitoring & Compliance	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O-FMC/SRM/11/2025
12.	Officer II/Standards & Numbering	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O-S&N/SRM/12/2025
13.	Officer II/Cyber Investigations and Forensics	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O-CI&F/CS/13/2025
14.	Administration Officer II/Property Management	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O-PM/HRA/14/2025
15.	Administration Officer II/Insurance	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O/I/HRA/15/2025
16.	Officer II/Project Development	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O/PD/USF/16/2025
17.	Officer II/Telecoms Inspection and Compliance (Regional Office)	4	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O/LC/NRO/WRO/CERO/Nyanza/17/2025
18.	Legal Officer II/Governance & Regulatory Affairs	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O/GRA/LS/18/2025
19.	Legal Officer II/Litigation	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O/L/LS/19/2025
20.	Legal Officer II/Commercial Services	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O/CS/LS/20/2025
21.	Officer II/Broadcasting Licensing	1	CA8	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O/BL/L&C/21/2025
22.	Office Assistant III	1	CA12	Permanent & Pensionable	CA/O/A/IA/22/2025

Total Vacancies: 22

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Terms and Conditions of Service for the Advertised Positions

The Authority offers a competitive package in line with its Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual and other prevailing government Guidelines.

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Documents to be Submitted by the Applicants

Applications MUST be accompanied by a signed Cover Letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with contacts for three (3) referees, a Copy of their National Identity Card, and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

Successful candidates will be required to submit the following documents:
i. Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
ii. Valid Certificate of Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
iii. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
iv. Duly filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The Self-Declaration form should indicate the position being applied for.
v. Valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a Cover Letter, detailed CV, and contact information for three professional references via the link: https://careers.ca.go.ke/OA_HTML/lrcVisitor.jsp on or before December 22, 2025 at 5:00 P.M, East Africa Time (EAT).

All applications must be addressed to:
Director General
Communications Authority of Kenya
P.O. Box 14448
Nairobi 00800

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Company Culture and Values

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) fosters a culture of innovation, integrity, and public service, regulating ICT for sustainable growth. With a national mandate, CA promotes diversity through inclusive policies and regional offices, encouraging collaboration via cross-departmental teams. Values of excellence, accountability, and user focus guide operations, with staff central to digital inclusion.

CA supports growth with training and career progression, creating a dynamic workplace. These positions mean shaping Kenya’s ICT future in a supportive environment, aligned with Vision 2030.

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Expert Tips for Success at Communications Authority of Kenya Vacancies: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for CA’s 22 vacancies, I prioritize applications that demonstrate regulatory expertise, Chapter Six readiness, and ICT innovation passion in public service. With a 70% rejection rate due to incomplete applications or no clearance mention, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your qualifications and early submission. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Regulatory Impact Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek proven regulators—50% of shortlists go to candidates with compliance/project metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Led 20 ICT compliance audits with 98% resolution”) grabs attention, proving your impact.

CV Example:
“Led 20 ICT compliance audits as Legal Officer candidate with 98% resolution.”
Why: This showcases your impact, aligning with CA’s regulatory needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 5-year telecom regulator, I resolved 50 barriers with 95% stakeholder satisfaction, preparing me for CA’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s safeguarding needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I delivered 40 policies quarterly with 92% enforcement, aligning with CA’s standards.”
Why: This story highlights your impact with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a resolution/enforcement metric. Include position and “regulatory impact” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story. Attach a redacted audit report.

Tip 2: Highlight Chapter Six Clearance Readiness

Why It Works: Chapter Six documents mandatory for shortlisted—recruiters prioritize pre-cleared candidates. A specific example of readiness (e.g., “Maintained 100% Chapter Six compliance annually”) shows preparedness.

CV Example:
“Maintained 100% Chapter Six compliance as Applicant candidate.”
Why: This quantifies your preparedness, aligning with CA’s required needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I secured EACC/KRA/HELB/CRB clearances promptly, ready for CA’s interview stage.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s successful candidates needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I complied 92% regulations quarterly, aligning with CA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your preparedness with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Chapter Six Clearance Readiness” section in your CV. In your cover letter, state “All clearances current – available immediately”. Attach mock clearances (not required yet).

Tip 3: Demonstrate ICT Sector Expertise with a Telecom Example

Why It Works: For ICT roles, proven telecom/cyber/broadcasting experience is key—recruiters prioritize sector pros. A specific example of expertise (e.g., “Developed 20 telecom policies with 95% adoption”) shows expertise.

CV Example:
“Developed 20 telecom policies as Officer II candidate with 95% adoption.”
Why: This quantifies your expertise, aligning with CA’s responsibilities needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I regulated 30 broadcasting with 90% compliance, preparing me for CA’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s e-commerce needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I enforced 40 cyber rules quarterly with 92% security, aligning with CA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your expertise with metrics.

How to Do It: Include an “ICT Sector Expertise & Telecom Regulation” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to CA’s postal/courier. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted policy document.

Tip 4: Highlight Administrative Efficiency with a Scheduling Example

Why It Works: For admin roles, efficient appointment scheduling/mail handling is valued—recruiters prioritize efficient admins. A specific example of efficiency (e.g., “Scheduled 1,000 appointments with 98% punctuality”) shows efficiency.

CV Example:
“Scheduled 1,000 admin appointments as Administration Officer candidate with 98% punctuality.”
Why: This quantifies your efficiency, aligning with CA’s support needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I handled 500 mail with 95% security, preparing me for CA’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s courier services needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I organized 40 workflows quarterly with 92% orderliness, aligning with CA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your efficiency with metrics.

How to Do It: Include an “Administrative Efficiency & Scheduling Orderliness” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to CA’s administrative sections. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted schedule template.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Legal Governance with a Affairs Example

Why It Works: For Legal Officer II/Governance, regulatory affairs/litigation is key—recruiters prioritize legal pros. A specific example of governance (e.g., “Handled 50 governance affairs with 95% resolution”) shows governance.

CV Example:
“Handled 50 governance affairs as Legal Officer candidate with 95% resolution.”
Why: This quantifies your governance, aligning with CA’s governance needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I litigated 30 commercial with 90% wins, preparing me for CA’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s regulatory affairs needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I resolved 40 cases quarterly with 92% compliance, aligning with CA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your governance with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Legal Governance & Affairs Resolution” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to CA’s litigation. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted legal brief.

Tip 6: Highlight Universal Service Project Development with a Planning Example

Why It Works: For Officer II/Project Development, USF planning is valued—recruiters prioritize project developers. A specific example of development (e.g., “Developed 20 USF projects with 95% implementation”) shows development.

CV Example:
“Developed 20 USF projects as Officer II candidate with 95% implementation.”
Why: This quantifies your development, aligning with CA’s project needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I planned 30 universal services with 90% access, preparing me for CA’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s development needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I executed 40 projects quarterly with 92% coverage, aligning with CA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your development with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Universal Service Project Development & Planning Access” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to CA’s USF. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted project plan.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Regional Compliance with an Inspection Example

Why It Works: For Officer II/Telecoms Inspection, regional monitoring is key—recruiters prioritize inspectors. A specific example of compliance (e.g., “Inspected 50 regional telecoms with 95% compliance”) shows inspection.

CV Example:
“Inspected 50 regional telecoms as Officer II candidate with 95% compliance.”
Why: This quantifies your inspection, aligning with CA’s inspection needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I monitored 30 compliance with 90% enforcement, preparing me for CA’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s regional office needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I enforced 40 inspections quarterly with 92% standards, aligning with CA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your inspection with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Regional Compliance & Inspection Enforcement” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to CA’s NRO/WRO/CERO. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted inspection report.

Tip 8: Highlight Cyber Security with a Forensics Example

Why It Works: For Officer II/Cyber Investigations, forensics expertise is valued—recruiters prioritize cyber pros. A specific example of security (e.g., “Investigated 50 cyber incidents with 95% forensics”) shows security.

CV Example:
“Investigated 50 cyber incidents as Officer II candidate with 95% forensics.”
Why: This quantifies your security, aligning with CA’s cyber needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I secured 30 systems with 90% investigations, preparing me for CA’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s forensics needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I resolved 40 threats quarterly with 92% mitigation, aligning with CA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your security with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Cyber Security & Forensics Investigation” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to CA’s cyber security. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted forensics summary.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Administrative Property Management with an Insurance Example

Why It Works: For Administration Officer II/Property Management, asset/insurance handling is key—recruiters prioritize managers. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed 20 properties with 95% insurance compliance”) shows management.

CV Example:
“Managed 20 properties as Administration Officer candidate with 95% insurance compliance.”
Why: This quantifies your management, aligning with CA’s property needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I insured 30 assets with 90% coverage, preparing me for CA’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s insurance needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I maintained 40 properties quarterly with 92% efficiency, aligning with CA’s standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your management with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Administrative Property Management & Insurance Coverage” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to CA’s property management. For interviews, practice a 30-second story. Attach a redacted asset register.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, ICT-Regulation Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize officers who convey ICT-regulation passion and alignment with CA’s user safeguarding mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to CA’s goals (e.g., digital inclusion) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Regulatory-driven Officer II candidate with Master’s ICT, 95% compliance, passionate about CA’s ICT user protection.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with CA’s mission.

Cover Letter Example:
“With 90% enforcement mastery and regulatory insight, I’m committed to CA’s spectrum/numbering innovation.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to CA’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I safeguarded 92% users, ready to advance CA’s digital economy.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to CA’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your ICT experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% safeguarded”), and passion for CA’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, degree. Reference USF. Follow up via careers.ca.go.ke emphasizing CA’s safeguarding vision.

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