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Saturday, June 5, 2010

Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Jobs - Chief Executive Officer

Our client, the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is a well established membership organization that currently has
over forty members who are licensed under the Banking Act and is committed to building a strong and respected banking
industry through dynamic leadership.
In response to rapid and constant changes in the operating environment, the mandate of the Association has been
enhanced to better serve the needs of members and the Executive Council (ExCo) and in this respect the Association now
seeks to recruit a Chief Executive Offi cer (CEO) to drive this agenda.
Reporting to the ExCo, the CEO will be responsible for driving the achievement of the mandate of the Association, enabling
the ExCo fulfi ll its governance function and giving direction to the vision and mission of the Association.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
■ Providing thought leadership to the Council by undertaking economic and business intelligence as well as market trend
analysis;
■ Ensuring labour practices, laws and policies are conducive to maintaining a cost effective workforce and smooth
operations of banks;
■ Monitoring and reviewing any changes in local, regional and international trends, guidelines or legislation and proactively
taking action;
■ Contributing to the outputs of various Government regulators such as CBK, KRA and RBA and this way ensure that the
banking industry’s interests are addressed during development stages.
■ Developing an appropriate structure and overseeing the day-to-day running of the activities in the Secretariat and the
affairs of the Association to ensure effi ciency, quality service and cost effectiveness in the delivery of services;
■ Participating in negotiating terms and conditions of service for unionisable employees in the industry as well as dealing
with related Industrial relations issues;
■ Taking a lead role on cross cutting issues in the banking industry and playing an advocacy role on matters affecting the
membership;
■ Serving on various bodies including – Federation of Kenya Employers, Kenya School of Monetary Studies and Kenya
Private Sector Alliance to represent KBA;
■ Leading and developing a team that is able to carry the vision of the Association now and into the future.
The ideal position holder is likely to have:
■ A minimum of ten years progressive senior management experience in the banking industry;
■ A thorough knowledge of Kenyan and regional banking sector, relevant regulations and industry trends;
■ A strategic outlook and ability to network and infl uence at high levels;
■ An understanding of Industrial Law;
■ Excellent communication skills.
In addition to the above will have strong analytical skills, excellent leadership ability to motivate and steer a team in an
envisioned direction, strong interpersonal and organisation skills and be a self-motivated and results oriented individual.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an individual looking to drive change and impact key outcomes.
If you believe you fi t the required profi le, please apply by 26th May 2010 quoting the reference number ESS 444.
In addition please attach your curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifi cations, experience, present
position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers as well as names and
addresses of three referees to:
E-mail: ess.ke@ke.pwc.com

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