Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1.1. Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head-Market Development, the Manager - Policy and Research is
responsible for undertaking market research and providing relevant and appropriate
research findings on fundamental economic subjects on the capital markets, collective
investment schemes, commodity exchange and related contracts, warehouse receipts
system, and any other market segments, as may be assigned by the Law.

1.2. Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities entail:
Research and Business Development
1) Leading and developing market research methodologies and tools that will promote
a standardized methodology for all market research projects;
2) Leading the review of the research process, identifying areas for change and
managing such change together with the implementation of an ongoing monitoring
process;
3) Developing and maintaining a coherent CMA market research agenda attuned both to
internal and external needs and challenges that can inform, shape and align strategies
across CMA;
4) Overseeing research works, summarizing and presenting high-level
recommendations on a wide range of the issues or products or services and/or
challenges that have an ultimate impact on the performance of capital markets,
collective investment schemes, commodity exchange and related contracts,
warehouse receipts system, and any other market segments in Rwanda, as may be
assigned by the Law;
5) Coordinating, with internal and external stakeholders, the development of proposals
on new policies, systems and strategies to support the introduction of new products,
services, market infrastructure and innovations into the capital markets, collective
investment schemes, commodity exchange and related contracts, warehouse receipts
system, and any other market segments, as may be assigned by the Law;
6) Participating in and coordinating stakeholder engagement sessions to increase
uptake and design of new products and services based on established needs and
supervising the oversight of responses to stakeholders’ inquiries on issues about
capital markets, collective investment schemes, commodity exchange and related
contracts, warehouse receipts system, and any other market segments, as may be
assigned by the Law;
7) Guiding conduct of feasibility studies for new market products and services, and
making recommendations regarding their introduction and positioning in the capital
markets, collective investment schemes, commodity exchange and related contracts,
warehouse receipts system, and any other market segments, as may be assigned by
the Law;
8) Designing research and undertaking surveys on existing market products, and
services, performance, characteristics and trends, business practices and financial
risks to inform product/service reviews for the capital markets, collective investment
schemes, commodity exchange and related contracts, warehouse receipts system, and
any other market segments, as may be assigned by the Law;
9) Facilitating research during the product development stage to assess responsiveness
to consumer requirements and inform modifications before rolling out;
10) Collecting market players' feedback to inform improvements in new directions on
product development and uptake strategies;
11) Overseeing the collection and editing of capital market and other relevant market
segment statistics in Rwanda, within the East African Community (EAC) and beyond;
12) Overseeing the preparation and publication of regular updates on capital markets,
collective investment schemes, commodity exchange and related contracts,
warehouse receipts system, and any other market segments, as may be assigned by
the Law i.e., quarter, bi-annual and annual market performance reports;
13) Liaising closely with other staff across the Authority to share knowledge and develop
expertise;
14) Preparing, monitoring and implementing Division budget and work plans;
15) Coordinating the design, launching and implementation of certification policies and
programs covering players in the capital markets;
16) Overseeing the planning, designing, and implementation of an operational and
institutional framework for market certification across the industry;
17) Overseeing development of certification requirements documents including content such as training manuals, and industry best practices;

Policy Formulation and Analysis
1) Coordinating regular assessment of impediments to the development of capital
markets, collective investment schemes, commodity exchange and related contracts,
warehouse receipts system, and any other market segments, as may be assigned by
the Law; arising from inadequacies in policy and institutional arrangements and
recommend appropriate interventions;
2) Overseeing evidence-based policy analysis and formulation to support overall market
development and regulation of the capital markets, collective investment schemes,
commodity exchange and related contracts, warehouse receipts system, and any
other market segments, as may be assigned by the Law;
3) Developing and implementing strategies and programmes to ensure the adoption of
policy proposals on capital markets, collective investment schemes, commodity
exchange and related contracts, warehouse receipts system, and any other market
segments, as may be assigned by the Law;
4) Develop periodic policy briefs and advisories to update stakeholders on the policy
positions of the Authority and its strategic partners to draw their support through
strategic influence;
5) Overseeing the periodic monitoring and evaluation of policy submissions and
periodic advocacy interventions and to facilitate stakeholder buy-in and adoption;
6) Overseeing the designing, development and implementation of strategies and
programmes for improving the policy framework to support continued
implementation of International Organization for Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
Principles and other international standards;
7) Coordinating the development and maintenance of policy frameworks for various
products, services and market infrastructure to accommodate market development
dynamics and/or outlook;
8) Establishing relationships with key policymakers within the Government and
Parliament (where relevant) to support efficiency in policy formulation and
development;
9) Acting as the key technical link and advocacy champion between the Authority with
relevant domestic, regional and international stakeholders from both the public and
private sectors concerning the policy development process;
10) Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to integrate policy and advocacy
into the Authority’s communications strategy;
11) Developing, coaching, motivating and appraising staff performance in the Division;
12) Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

1.3. Recognized Qualifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
1) Master’s Degree or bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Public
Policy, International Trade and Business, Law, Business Law or Commercial Law;
2) At least six (6) years of related work experience for the Senior Manager and five (5)
years of work-related experience for the Manager; please attach evidence;
3) Demonstrating skills in business/economic research, statistical analysis and public
policy,
4) Meet the requirements of the Statute governing the management of CMA staff.
1.4. Skills and Abilities
1) Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and
present reports or recommendations to the Management and Staff;
2) Excellent computer literacy skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, E-mail,
Internet, website navigation, and report writing tools;
3) Ability to work independently and as part of a team; with strong collaboration,
negotiation, and teamwork skills.

4) Passion for research and development

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online to the following. Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
1) An application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer
2) A detailed Curriculum Vitae
3) Copy of academic degree(s) and Certificates
4) Proof of previous relevant working experience
5) Copy of National Identity and/or passport
The deadline for submission of applications is 1st November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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