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Officer Competition Affairs

Kampala, Uganda

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Officer Competition Affairs

Job Grade

UCC 6

Department

Economic Regulation, Content & Consumer Affairs

Division / Section

Competition

Reports To

Senior Officer Licensing and Compliance

Supervises

None

Location

Head Office

 

Review Date

May 2024

Job Purpose

To monitor and promote competitive practices within the communications sector, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a fair marketplace for stakeholders.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

1.         Conduct market definition and dominance assessments to ensure a competitive industry landscape and perform compliance risk assessments to address potential market issues preemptively.

2.         Review and advise on operator agreements, ensuring compliance with competitive practices.

3.         Assist in developing and refining regulatory frameworks and guidelines to support fair competition.

4.         Support in the provision of licensing advisory services to ensure alignment with competition laws and policies.

5.         Execute field inspections, audits, and monitoring to ensure ongoing adherence to competition regulations.

6.         Participate in the development of defined frameworks, maintaining market integrity and relationships with licensees and other stakeholders to foster collaborative efforts towards fair competition.

7.         Provide support on projects related to mergers and acquisitions to assess their impact on market competition.

8.         Ensure quality of service (QoS) standards are upheld in line with competitive market requirements.

9.         Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

1.         Compliance rate with competition policies and regulations.

2.         Effectiveness of market analysis and risk assessments.

3.         Successful resolution of competition-related disputes.

4.         Completion of projects and assessments within deadlines.

Education and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Law, Business, or a related field.

Working Experience

Minimum of two (2) years in a competitive analysis or regulatory role within the communications sector.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Technical

·         Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

·         Proficient in database management and reporting.

·         Effective project management skills.

Behavioural

·         Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.

·         Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.