JOB DETAILS:

Description

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is hiring a Research & Market Development Officer to support growth in Uganda’s capital markets by transforming complex data into actionable insights.Gig Economy Resources

Reports to

Director Research and Market Development

Key Responsibilities / Deliverables

• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses and surveys to identify bottlenecks in Uganda’s capital markets and propose data-driven reforms.
• Undertake action-based research to demonstrate the business case for market-based financing among external stakeholders.
• Research and identify opportunities for new capital markets instruments to deepen and diversify the Ugandan market.
• Develop evidence-based research papers that directly support the evolution and reform of the existing regulatory framework.
• Monitor global technological trends to ensure Uganda’s capital markets remain competitive and secure.
• Communicate research findings to intermediaries, industry/trade associations and professional bodies on the existence and benefits of market-based financing, and investing in capital markets.
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

 Education and Training

• An upper second- or first-class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution/university in:Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)
•  Economics
• Statistics
• Commerce
• Business Administration (Finance)
• Or any other related subject

Skills and Experience

• At least one (1) year’s relevant work experience, preferably in the capital markets industry, with broad knowledge or interest in capital markets.

Business Behaviour

• Good report writing skills
• A high level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to initiate projects and read extensively
• Excellent  communication and interpersonal skills Communications & Media Studies
• Ability to manage effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Works easily within and with teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret legislation and policy
• Computer literacy, i.e., proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Interested candidates should send (in standard file types, namely Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) in a single attachment not exceeding 10MB) their applications together with:

• A recent CV (with 3 references)
• Copies of academic transcripts and/or certificates

Deadline: Monday 16th March, BEFORE 5:00 PM

Applications should be sent

And addressed to:

The Director Human Resources & Administration
Capital Markets Authority
8th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre
1 Baskerville Avenue, Kololo
P. O. Box 24565
Kampala, Uganda

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your application will only be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the above stated requirements, including submission of documents in standard file types. Zipped files, links and/or multiple attachments are not acceptable.