A leading Development Finance Institution which is an equal opportunity employer is seeking applications from Self Motivated, Results Driven Professionals for the following posts :-
1. CHIEF MANAGER, OPERATIONS
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Key Role:
- To Provide Strategic Leadership to the Equity and Loan Business of the Institution so as to continuously achieve optimal profitability.
- Responsible for ensuring that Market Research is undertaken to determine market needs and new business opportunities.
- Responsible for ensuring that the Institution grows a high quality Loan Book and Investment Portfolio.
- Develop an effective Loan Recovery Policy to ensure timely repayment of Loans.
- Responsible for ensuring that the Institution's Risk Management Policy is adhered to.
- Responsible for providing Quarterly Reports to the Management and the Board on the performance of the Equity and Loan Portfolios.
- Responsible for developing and Implementing Business Improvement Strategies.
- Bachelors Degree in a business related field.
- MBA or it's postgraduate equivalent.
- Competent in ICT/MIS Systems.
- Over 10 years as an Operations Manager in a Financial Institution.
- Cross-cutting skills
Reports to : Chief Manager Operations
Key Role:
- Developing and Operationalising sound Loan Portfolio Management through efficient and effective Credit Risk Analysis.
- Reviewing Loan Applications to ensure adherence to the Institution's Credit Manual prior to approval.
- Developing and Implementing sound Debt Management Strategies.
- Developing and Implementing appropriate strategies for attracting and retaining prime clients that will ensure the long-term sustainability of the Institution.
- Rolling out new products to increase the volume of business that will enhance the Institution's revenue base.
- Developing and Reviewing Performance Standards for Branch Networks with a view to enhancing their efficiency.
- Responsible for preparing Quarterly Reports on the Credit Portfolio and Branch Network Performance for decision making by Management and the Board.
- Bachelors Degree in a business related field.
- MBA or it's postgraduate equivalent.
- Over 5 years at Senior Management Level.
- Working experience in Credit/Lending in a Financial Institution.
- Competent in ICT/MIS Systems.
- Cross-cutting skills.
Reports to : Credit Manager
Key Role:
- Interviewing, Vetting, Screening, Evaluating and Appraising Loan Applications.
- Ensure proper Documentation and Perfection of Securities before disbursements are made.
- Ensure that disbursements are made within Policy and established approval levels.
- Initiate debt recovery incase of default.
- Bachelors Degree in a business related field.
- 5 years working experience in Credit/Lending.
- Diploma in Credit Management from a recognized examination body will be added advantage.
- Competent in ICT/MIS Systems.
- Cross-cutting skills
Reports to : Chief Manager Operations
Key Role:
- Responsible for Market Research and Product Development.
- Identify areas for Investment Opportunities.
- Formulate, in liaison with other Stakeholders, Brand Identities and Pricing.
- Develop marketing and distribution strategies for the Institution's products.
- Develop and implement product promotion programmes.
- Carry out periodic effectiveness review of the product distribution channels and report to Management and the Board.
- Manage corporate communication.
- Develop programmes for corporate image building.
- Bachelors Degree in a business related field.
- MBA in Marketing will be added advantage
- 5 years at senior Management level.
- Working experience in Market Research & Product Development, Brand Management, Marketing & Corporate Communication in a Financial Institution.
- Competent in ICT/MIS System. Cross-cutting skills
Reports to: Business Development Manager
Key Roles
- Carry out Macro Sector and Industry Research.
- Executing Marketing and Product distribution Strategies.
- Responsible for gathering competitor market intelligence and provide feedback for effective decision making.
- Advise Customers on New Products.
- Develop Strategic Advertising Creative Materials for all Products.
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing
- 5 years working experience in Market Research, Brand Management and Marketing.
- Competent in ICT/MIS System.
- Cross-cutting skills.
Reports to: Chief Manager, Operations
Key Role
- Developing and Reviewing the Institution's Risk Policy.
- Review all Applications for Credit/Investment so as to Identify, Measure and Mitigate any Inherent Risk.
- Develop and Implement effective Investment/Credit Risk Appraisal and Measurement Tools.
- Provide Quarterly Management Reports on the performance of the equity market so as to anticipate market changes pertinent to new investment opportunities.
- Reviewing and providing Quarterly Management Reports on events in the economy in general and Financial Sector in particular to facilitate sound decision making.
- Co-ordinate the Formulation, Preparation, Monitoring, Reviewing and Updating the Institutions Strategic Plan,, Annual Work Plans and Performance Contracts in liaison with other Departments.
- Bachelors Degree in Economics or in a related field. MBA/CFA or it's postgraduate equivalent.
- Over 5 years at Senior Management Level.
- Working experience in Credit Risk Management and Strategic Planning in a Financial Institution.
- Competent in ICT/MIS System.
- Cross-cutting skills.
Reports to: HR & Administration Manager
Key Roles
- Check and confirm compliance with the Code of Rules and Regulations and the Labour Laws.
- Co-ordinate Staff Recruitment Process and Induction Programmes.
- Maintain an accurate Human Resource Database.
- Collate information on Training Needs, Develop Annual
- Training Plans and facilitate their Implementation and Evaluation.
- Implement Health and Safety Programs that create awareness for a conducive working environment.
- Supervise Cleaning and other Outsourced Administrative Services.
- Transport and Fleet Management.
- Supervise Registries and Stores.
- Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences.
- Post Graduate qualification in Management.
- 5 years relevant experience.
- Competent in ICT/MIS System.
- Cross-cutting skills.
DN.A/093
P.O. Box 49010-00100
GPO Nairobi
Closing date 5th January, 2009.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.