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  • Investment Manager

    Investment Manager

    Job description

    Role Summary
    The role’s key purpose is to create sustainable impact through serving entrepreneurs in
    the SME sector with risk capital and business support, helping them to realise their full business potential and achieve long- term success. The Investment Manager delivers tangible value to the SME clients and by doing so, achieves financial and impact returns on his/her transactions. A secondary purpose is to develop and share within the GroFin network knowledge and expertise in SME investment and support, including lessons learnt.
    Ideal Profile
    GroFin is a mission-driven for profit development finance organisation that is run on strong commercial principles. We recruit people that believe in the power of capital and market development to do bring about positive change in local communities. We employ people who are passionate about our sector and what we do, strong on ethics and committed to the success and sustainability of our clients and of GroFin. GroFin works with local entrepreneurs who are looking to professionalise and grow their businesses. We support them with practical, specific and relevant business advice. This requires us to be accessible, down-to-earth, pragmatic, hands-on, professional, respectful and honest. GroFin aims to develop long term relationships with its employees. We invest in our employees for the long term and offer a solid career in an organisation that is at the forefront of impact investment. Learning is part of the GroFin culture. Each employee, at every level, is conscious of the need to continuously raise her/his knowledge and skills. The willingness to learn is therefore a non-negotiable condition of employment. Required experience, qualification and skills :

    5+ years of a demonstrated track record in investing or financing SMEs ;
     Advanced degree required. An MBA is preferred, as well as CFA or ACCA;
    Excellent financial and analytical skills;
    Excellent credit management skills;
    Excellent deal origination skills and a well-developed network with the local SME business and finance community;
     Written and spoken language fluency in English essential.

    Choose GroFin, and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career.

  • Application Specialist

    Application Specialist

    Job description
    Roche Diagnostics in Nairobi, Kenya is seeking an Application Specialist to provide technical and scientific expertise for the assigned products in the promotion, marketing, sales, training and operational (trouble shooting) support customers within the assigned geographical region.
    The role will entail:

    Provide timeous, reliable and effective application specialist technical and scientific product troubleshooting support and assistance to customers in line with SLA requirements, within scope of authority and within budgetary guidelines.
    Escalate complex application challenges to relevant personnel in accordance with procedures for swift resolution.
    Maintain high level of customer engagement throughout on site visit with regular updates, feedback and on-the-job training to customers.
    Provide technical and scientific application insights to customers to market Roche and its products and services in order to contribute to business development/ sales targets for assigned products.
    Plan & facilitate customer presentations, training and materials on laboratory applications (beginners and advanced) for potential new and existing customers to develop their skills & capabilities.
    Provide timeous market research feedback to marketing and sales teams in accordance with business requirements.
    Provide relevant business areas with technical or scientific application advice & support on relevant project & business activities.
    Input into and/or complete accurately and timeously all relevant information and administration on required report management systems.
    Complete relevant administration within set timelines to affect T & E cost centre activities.
    Adhere to instrument manufacturing and operations standards, relevant SOPs and best practice guidelines relating to all application requirements, product bulletins and any new AS or quality SOPs.

    You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following skills, experience and education:

    Required Qualification: A medical sciences qualification.
    Required Experience: A minimum of 2 years relevant laboratory experience in Chemistry/Immunology or Haematology or Coagulation or Serology or Hospital point of care. A minimum of 4 years experience in a supervisory role is preferred.
    A valid passport and a willingness to travel extensively is required.

  • Head of Access, Marketing & Business Support

    Head of Access, Marketing & Business Support

    Roche Kenya Ltd is looking for a Head of Access, Marketing & Business Support-East Africa with at least 8 year’s professional experience in Market access /commercial having worked in a cross functional teams.
    He/She will be responsible to ensure optimal access to our products as well as supporting the commercial team in terms of business insight, pricing, contracting and supply chain management.
    The role will report to country Manager East Africa and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
    This role will contribute to the success of East Africa business organization by; Maintaining value for products throughout their life cycle, working cross functionally to implement optimal strategies in the different markets, developing and managing business relations with all relevant stakeholders.
    Primary responsibilities

    Manage and grow a diverse team of experts and contribute to the overall performance of the organization as a member of the Leadership Team.
    Developing access and marketing strategies in close collaboration with the commercial team.
    Developing and implementing sustainable pricing policies and managing all commercial contracts
    Provide business insights and ensure efficient supply chain through forecasting

    Qualifications
    Possess at least a degree in Business, life Science, Health Economics Medicine or Pharmacy with at least 6 to 8 years’ experience in pharmaceutical commercial roles or Pricing & Reimbursement / Market access role.
    Analytical skills: able to perform in-depth market and pricing analysis in the fast changing health care and business environment.
    Robust understanding of different types of health care and reimbursement systems.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Collaborative and understand cultural differences.
    Competencies

    Core behaviors: Walk the talk (Accountability) / Be brave (challenge the status quo) / Do it right (serving others),
    Proven ability to demonstrate Roche Values
    Leadership and management skills / Organization, planning, strategic thinking, influencing and communication skills.
    Proven ability to interact well in a multi-functional team setting.

  • Senior Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking, Coast

    Senior Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking, Coast

    Job Purpose
    To grow and retain a portfolio of relationships as per allocated sector; and to drive and manage the profitable delivery of a proactive, value adding, sales, solutions and service platform through a team of Relationship Managers.
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Formulate, drive, measure and manage the implementation of a revenue growth performance strategy for the portfolio to grow new business and share of wallet across the allocated commercial banking tier.
    Responsible for driving Personal Banking, Business Banking and Commercial Banking interplay in partnership with Private Banking and other Personal Banking segments by proactively identifying and passing Personal Banking leads onto the relevant Relationship managers including workplace banking opportunities.
    Develop and implement revenue growth best practices in support of the commercial value proposition and customer’s expectations.
    Own The Profitability Of The Allocated Commercial Banking Tier/Sector
    drive credit quality and own the recoveries of loansactively manage impairments
    Manage the operational risk of the segment
    Grow the business banking number of active customers keeping in line with
    Minimum Revenue per customer

    Measures Of Success

    Delivering Liability and Asset growth targets per portfolio
    Proactively manage and review pricing concessions.
    Ensure that the team focuses on client solutions through the Business Development committees and CVCAs.
    Manage profit margins on portfolio through appropriate pricing within policy guidelines.
    Grow the customer base to increase fees and commissions

    Measures Of Success
    30% NIR growth YoY

    Manage a team of relationship managers and relationship manager assistants. Total team sizes will range from 10 to 20 people.
    Manage the Relationship managers to ensure that work standards and quality work output targets are set, achieved and maintained.
    Identify strengths and development areas and ensures that support staff receives the requisite learning and skills development interventions.
    Ensure the implementation of the leadership promise and employee engagement programme.
    Support, upskill and train the team in improved client engagement and management

    Measures Of Success

    Execution of development interventions for all talent and relationship managers to ensure business continuity through proper succession planning
    Employee engagement score of >60%
    Recognition and reward
    Leave management
    Documented performance conversations

    Customer Experience

    Own the active customer numbers, ensuring quality customer growth and retention
    Monitor and manages (in collaboration with internal business partners) the delivery of service in line with service level agreements, standards and turnaround times within the commercial centre.
    Perform a proactive liaison role, at appropriate levels, between relevant stakeholders (e.g., credit, operational shared services, product specialists and other relevant business partners), to ensure customer service expectations are fully met.
    Frequently source feedback on the customer experience and service levels and addresses areas of concern as a matter of priority.
    Implement a customer relationship management (CRM) strategy to ensure regular contact of all commercial customers in the portfolio as per the customer value proposition (CVP) for Commercial Banking.

    Measures Of Success

    Turnaround time of account opening, credit applications, queries/complaint resolution
    Client on boarding score of 100%
    Inactive/Dormant account less than 0.5
    Service score of not less than 8.5/10

    Risk Management

    Support the relationship managers in structuring, monitoring and managing the asset portfolio
    Be accountable for the customer compliance with a specific focus on ensuring KYC, AML and Regulatory compliance.
    Ensure recovery of all revenue (e.g., pricing related fees, initiation fees, reviews fees, monitoring reversals, and managing concessions).
    Ensure accurate and updated customer information.
    Be accountable for the post impairments revenue of the collective multi portfolio segment

    Measures Of Success

    Deliver a performing book within the required CLR
    Satisfactory audit rates for all facilities
    Timely reviews for all facilities (3 months before the due date)
    Percentage of non-performing loans <5% of the total book Measures Of Success Business Strategy Develop, pitch for approvals and then drive a business strategy looking to execute business imperatives. Continuously source relevant information around key trends and/or changes in the industries in which the customer operates to enable proactive information sharing with the customer. Own the budgeting process for the sub-segment Measures Of Success Delivering budgeted ROE Meets budget on Balance sheet growth (Assets and Liabilities) Meet budget on revenue (NII, NIR and Forex Revenue) Meet budget on DTF min 0.5 Acquisition of new to bank customers in line with the budget Qualifications Preferred Qualification and Experience Honours Degree Field of study: Finance and Accounting A post graduate qualification in Finance and Accounting. Experience 5 – 7 years of banking experience, with 3 to 4 years of relationship management or people management. Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise Relevant business related tertiary qualification particularly in the Commercial field (Business flavour), e.g. business related degree qualification. Strong numerical skills and financial acumen to analyse, evaluate and identify trends in complex consolidated financial statements, balance sheets and ratios. A sound understanding of cash - flow cycles pertaining to the industry being analysed. A good knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications (e.g. Excel) to capture and analyse financial data. Good knowledge of general banking practices and procedures. A good understanding of the principles and practices of business economics and the current business economic environment. A good current knowledge of different industry sectors and sector risk profiles/ trends; this includes an understanding of the impact of climactic conditions on the agricultural market (if there are agric clients in the portfolio). A thorough knowledge of multi-level products available to business banking customers (features & benefits) and pricing structures. A good knowledge of financial investment options, vehicle and asset finance and electronic banking options for lead generation purposes. A good knowledge of Personal Banking product offerings. A good knowledge of competitor offerings and structures. A sound knowledge and understanding of Credit principles and practices, including an understanding of credit application, securities and balance sheet requirements. A strong working knowledge of the terms and conditions of multiple legal entities (companies, close corporations, sole proprietorships etc.) in the commercial market and the legislative restrictions & requirements governing these from a financial services perspective. Sound understanding of current taxation laws as they apply to the portfolio of customers. Negotiation skills. A good working knowledge of administration processes and procedures pertaining to Business Banking transactions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of how to use the Group Reference Guide to access/ look up relevant information.

  • Business Development Officer – Chinese Desk – Stanbic Insurance Agency Limited (SIAL) Business Development Manager (Enterprise Banking) – Stanbic Insurance Agency Limited (SIAL)

    Business Development Officer – Chinese Desk – Stanbic Insurance Agency Limited (SIAL) Business Development Manager (Enterprise Banking) – Stanbic Insurance Agency Limited (SIAL)

    Job Purpose

    Achievement of the sales targets, income and profit budgets
    To ensure ongoing and successful sales and distribution of Insurance products for the Chinese sector
    Manage and develop sales strategies and identify opportunities. Implement strategies for profitable results.

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Sales Management
    Handle the sales performance across all products, both short and long term insurances.
    Identify anomalies and develop strategies to rectify and improve performance.
    Provide input to ensure maximum penetration into insurance products and clients numbers.
    Maximize penetration of SIA by achieving sales targets timeously
    Correction of poor performance
    Relationship building
    Constantly maintain a professional environment and celebrate our successes
    Timeously feedback to the network
    Build relationship with key players and group companies
    Attend regular meetings with key stakeholders
    Analysis competitor trends, pricing to optimize on sales
    Service all complaints in respect of our products in the Chinese sector
    Training
    Ensures competency-based training on Advisory products takes place with various stakeholders as and when required.
    The stakeholders are trained accredited, and coached on the various products
    Ongoing training to develop performance
    Management
    Servicing of expenses and control cost to income ratios
    Control expenses and use them correctly in order for us to achieve the highest return related to sales
    Analysis MIS and act accordingly
    Apply knowledge, resources and experience to resolve problems
    Able to follow or professional challenge defined processes
    Participate in adhoc company events
    Support other business units and other departments within SIA
    Live the values and the brand
    Be a brand Ambassador
    Share best practices, tactics and action plans
    Risk & Compliance
    Provides complete disclosure to the customers in terms of accreditation, Premiums fees.
    Ensure all forms are completed correctly and send to Operations for uploading to Bancassurance Policy Management system as the record keeper
    Assist channel in achieving their risk compliance ratings in terms of all SIA requirements
    Ensure customers are satisfied with SIA Advisory products bought in channel

    Preferred Qualification And Experience

    Relevant degree from a recognized university
    Professional banking/insurance/sales/marketing qualification

    Experience

    Previous banking or Insurance sales would be desirable
    Experience of managing and/or working within a team that delivers
    Experience in the financial /investment and/or insurance broking industry would be added advantage
    Proven sales track record in the financial services industry

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Understanding of macro-economic, business, social, political trends and the transformation of this knowledge into operational strategy
    Create, edit and print files from Word, Excel to capture and analyse Insurance/financial data & Power Point.
    In depth understanding of range of products in market, competitor advantages and disadvantages and own product competitive position
    A sound understanding of risk cycles pertaining to the industry being analysed.
    A good current knowledge and understanding of different industry sectors and sector risk profiles/ trends.
    Extract and apply information to CRM (Customer relationship management) strategy
    Full understanding of all products, sound knowledge of the bank processes and procedures
    Results orientated/Customer service focused and people orientated
    Computer literacy, negotiation, listening skill, presentation skills, sales skills, communication skills, marketing skills and coaching skills
    Understands and speaks Mandarin
    Networking/ Influencing skills
    Excellent networking abilities – uses networks and relationships to achieve business goals
    Ability to influence thinking of others – to introduce and drive new ideas and initiatives
    Relationship building skills
    Ability to build and sustain credibility within working relationships
    Handling of conflict situations calmly, tactfully and patiently
    Ability to understand and acknowledge other perspectives
    Receptive to constructive criticism, feedback and ideas from business partners, colleagues and subordinates
    Client Service and Relationship Building
    Engenders and personally models a client orientated ethic, which is characterised by long term, solution driven relationships
    Ensures portfolio and client account plans are implemented

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  • CIB Business Development Manager – Stanbic Insurance Agency Limited (SIAL)

    CIB Business Development Manager – Stanbic Insurance Agency Limited (SIAL)

    Job Purpose
    Achievement of the business targets, income and profit budgets by way of engaging the stakeholders and offering insurance supports and advice to commercial lines customers.
    Manage and develop business strategies and identify opportunities within the segments for commercial lines. Implement strategies for profitable results.Overview of policy classes.Helping in diversifying our business portfolio into other non- conventional product which is in line with current market trends e.g. Terrorism cover, cables, contractors all risks cover, Trade and credit insurance, renewable energy etc.
    Ensuring that policies issued are in line with the risk exposures for clients.Providing technical input to clients and the team, this should help in revenue generation…
    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Sales Management
    Oversee the sales performance on CIB lines.
    Identify anomalies and develop strategies to rectify and improve performance.
    Maximize penetration of SIA by achieving sales volumes targets timeously
    Correction of poor performance
    Achieve targets
    Relationship building
    Constantly maintain a professional environment and celebrate our successes
    Timeously feedback to the network
    Build relationship with key stakeholders
    Attend regular meetings with key stakeholders
    Analysis competitor trends, pricing to optimize on sales
    Liaise with insurance companies
    Service all complaints in respect of our clients
    Training
    Ensures competency-based training on Advisory products takes place with various stakeholders as and when required.
    Management
    Servicing of expenses and control cost to income ratios
    Control expenses and use them correctly in order for us to achieve the highest return related to business
    Analysis MIS and act accordingly
    Apply knowledge, resources and experience to resolve problems
    Able to follow or professional challenge defined processes
    Participate in adhoc company events
    Support other business units and other departments within SIA
    Live the values and the brand
    Be a brand Ambassador
    Share best practices, tactics and action plans
    Risk & Compliance

    Provides complete disclosure to the customers in terms of accreditation, service fees, and commission.
    Ensures proper record keeping in terms of Proceeds of Crime and Anti Money Laundering Act, The Banking Act (Cap 488), The Anti-Corruption & Economic Crimes Act, The
    Insurance Act (Cap 487) and any other relevant legislation
    Ensure all forms are completed correctly and send to Operations for uploading to Bancassurance Policy Management system as the record keeper
    Assist channel in achieving their risk compliance ratings in terms of all SIA requirements
    Ensure customers are satisfied with SIA Advisory solutions

    Preferred Qualification And Experience

    Relevant degree from a recognized university
    ACII or other relevant high level insurance qualification
    Previous banking or Insurance sales
    Experience of working within a team that delivers
    Experience in the Insurance and insurance broking industry
    Proven business acquisition skills
    Over 10 years’ experience in handling Business/ commercial customers

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    Understanding of macro-economic, business, social, political trends and the transformation of this knowledge into operational strategy
    In depth understanding of range of solutions in the market, competitor advantages and disadvantages and our own product competitive position
    A sound understanding of risk cycles pertaining to the industry being analysed.
    A good current knowledge and understanding of different industry sectors and sector risk profiles/ trends.
    Results orientated/Customer service focused and people orientated
    Negotiation, listening skill, presentation skills, sales skills, communication skills, marketing skills and coaching skills
    Problem-solving Skills

    Analyses and monitors sales trends and volumes and proposes changes to training, processes, systems and procedures. Ensures compliance to standards. Intervenes when problems and issues arise.
    Negotiates or resolves conflict and differences, agrees upon courses of action, bargains for advantage, to satisfy various needs: Realises seriousness, shows diplomacy and transparency, and involves key parties.

    Planning

    Plans sales activities to meet and exceed targets on a daily weekly and monthly basis.
    Formulates action plans – sets goals, standards and priorities on a daily weekly and monthly basis.
    Ensures effective implementation of change initiatives (new process, systems and work methods).
    The job holder should plan 3-6 months ahead

    Decision making

    Monitors and responds to changes in the environment to ensure that customer’s needs are met.
    Decisions must be made within policies, but the jobholder can propose changes to the process.
    Able to take the initiative within limits of authority.
    Relationship building skills
    Ability to build and sustain credibility with key stakeholders

  • Technical Assistant

    Technical Assistant

    The Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT) is seeking to recruit a mature, honest, reliable and responsible individual who is meticulous and takes pride in doing his job right.
    The successful candidate will be based in one of the Nairobi Centers.
    The individual should be self-motivated; quality conscious, comfortable working with procedures and routines, a team player and able to work with minimal supervision.
    The suitable candidate should:

    Be Diploma holder in IT, a Degree will be an added advantage.
    Have User Support Professional (A+) certification or equivalent.
    Be competent in Windows based Computer Applications, Software installations, as well as trouble shooting and fixing hardware and software problems.
    Have knowledge and some experience in Computer Networking.
    Have experience in web application development will be an added advantage.

  • Credit Manager – Corporate & Investment Banking

    Credit Manager – Corporate & Investment Banking

    Risk Management: understanding all risks – from the economic to the political – that could affect our global business, and offering guidance to all parts of the bank
    Job Purpose
    A senior management position that carries full responsibility for the credit approval and management process in respect of a portfolio. Develop and maintain co-operative relationships between all stakeholders in the credit value chain. This position will likely include leadership responsibility for a team of Credit Managers.Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
    Credit Evaluation and Approval of Credit Applications:

    Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review and understand complex transactions
    Analysis of credit applications to assess whether the credit risk is in line with the Bank’s Credit Appetite and relative to the profitability of the deal.
    Assessment and understanding of the Risk Reward for each deal reviewed.
    Deliver well thought out decisions showing sound judgement where applications are within Delegated Authority.
    Effective communication of credit risk of analyses and recommendations where applications require referral.
    Specialist knowledge of Project Finance, Structured Transactions or other Product knowledge a requirement.

    Credit Origination

    Origination of credits; customer engagement, deal analysis, preparation of credit application and presentation of credit proposal to the relevant DA.
    Present applications to Credit Committee, consisting of Exco members.
    Responsible for the implementation and adoption (within the Department) of all Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions related requirements contained in policies, procedures and processes. This includes the consideration and approval of PEP on-boarding and continued business engagement in instances where no adverse information is available.

    On-going Credit Management:

    Post credit approval monitoring and credit risk control which includes but is not limited to covenant monitoring, crafting of credit strategy for accounts on Close Monitoring or watch-list, collateral compliance tracking, excess and arrears management.
    Proactively communicate key risks and recommend adjustments to credit appetite and strategy as appropriate.
    Overall management of the portfolio of accounts with appropriate escalation.
    Monitoring, questioning and understanding changes in credit quality in any counterparty/industry.
    Making recommendations to the Head of CIB Credit regarding portfolio strategies (Country and Industry trends and the strategic implications for managing the credit facilities of clients in those geographies and industries).

    Leadership:

    Proven ability to lead teams, manage and develop Credit Managers.
    Demonstrate and/or develop a proactive, “Change The Bank” mindset.
    Ability to influence all key stakeholders through knowledge and experience.
    Identify and drive change within Credit and the Business by initiating and owning change projects.
    Represent the Unit at various forums including Credit Committee, CRMC, Watch-list, NPL committee.

    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    Bachelor and Masters Degree in relevant area
    Professional / Tertiary qualifications preferable.
    Prior banking/ financial institutions experience advantageous.
    Experience in deal origination, structuring, corporate finance will be advantageous

    Experience

    5 years experience in credit
    Strong decision making experience with regards to credit issues
    Understand the Credit recovery process and actively participate on Watch-list
    Proven track record of leading teams essential
    Designated Authority Level: DA8 to DA5

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

    A solid background in credit, 5+ years at decision making level, preferably a track record of operating with a personal delegated authority.
    Thorough working knowledge of the Risk systems monitoring, and its related procedures, for analysing the account behaviour of clients, identifying trends and shifts in credit risk profiles.
    Thorough understanding of bank’s products and facilities that give rise to counter party credit risk.
    Strong technical understanding of non-credit risks encountered within transactions.
    Knowledge of financial markets (Global and especially African economies).
    Thorough conceptual and practical knowledge of credit procedures, policies, standards.
    Knowledge of risk systems and derivative instruments.
    Assuming the lead on projects and bringing to conclusion.

  • Officer Security

    Officer Security

    Job description
    Operations: a range of essential and complex services to ensure processes across the bank work as effectively and efficiently as possible
    Job Purpose

    Assist the Manager Security in business support, security process, projects and other security -focused operations. These initiatives are aimed at influencing sustainable and efficient operations inline with business objectives with a focus on cost management and service delivery.
    Motivate and Inspire the Outsourced Security team to achieve effective service to the bank’s department, vendors and service providers.

    Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

    Monitoring and maintenance of the Banks CCTV surveillance equipment in liaison with the service providers.

    Monitoring and maintenance of the Banks Alarms systems for premises and ATM’s in liaison with the service providers.
    Monitoring and maintenance of the Banks Access Control systems for premises and ATM’s in liaison with the service providers.

    OHS and Safety Standards: –

    OHS policy compliance with Group OHS Policy and Country Legislation.
    Corrective action plans from OHS findings
    Quarterly meetings for Head office OHS Committee and logging of OHS incidences as per regulations
    Facilitate annual OHS audits for Bank Premises and PORs.

    Risk management

    Identify Operational risk affecting the security function and ensure that correct systems and procedures are implemented to reduce this risk.
    Ensure that routine checklists are actioned to ensure their adequacy and effectiveness.
    Action routine control and audit findings within agreed time frames.
    Drive for improved routine control and audit ratings through team member motivation and coaching.

    KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

    Cost Reductions that has a positive effect in influencing achievement of the banks cost to income ratio.
    Budgets that are in line with strategic objectives and submitted within budgetary deadlines.
    Maintain bank Premises and POR in line with Group Security policy.
    Automation of existing manual processes.
    Project proposals and implementation processes that are accepted and undertaken within projected timelines.
    Drive for satisfactory routine control and audit ratings for Bank Premises and PORs

    IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS
    It is essential to maintain a close working relationship with the Head of Operations, Chief Executive, POR management and Suppliers so as to ensure that service/ support and strategic objectives of the bank are consistently met and exceeded.
    Qualifications
    Preferred Qualification and Experience

    University Graduate.
    Experience in business support/ administration is mandatory
    Exposure to Security Systems is critical
    Experience in Disciplined forces and investigations desirous

    Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise
    Knowledge Required

    An experienced administrator well versed in POR Operations support.
    An established network of service providers in the local market, procurement disciplines and ability to negotiate.
    Budgetary or intermediate financial accounting.
    Research and analysis.

    Technical Competencies

    Knowledge and understanding of the physical access systems and processes in place to monitor and control building access.
    Understanding of the purpose and application of video monitoring devices and systems and of the components that make up comprehensive monitoring

  • Skills Expert

    Skills Expert

    DESIRED START DATE: 15 April 2019, or earlier.
    EMPLOYMENT BASIS: Full-time for 1 year and subject to a 6 -month probation period.
    PURPOSE: Edukans seeks a highly qualified Skills Expert. The Skills Expert advises providers of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) on improving the relevance and quality of training. Linking TVET to the market is key to the approach. Although the position is based in Nairobi, frequent travel to other countries (Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Sudan among others) is important.
    AIM OF THE JOB
    The Skills Expert contributes to the development of the skills programme in Kenya, based on the focus areas of Edukans International. (S)he looks for new partners for joint implementation and strategic partners at meso and macro level, for sustaining and upscaling Edukans programmes. He/she takes the lead/participates in proposal writing and raises funds for skills programmes within and beyond Kenya and, in this way, contributing to the sustainability of Edukans Kenya and Edukans International. As skills expert, (s)he runs capacity building trajectories. (S)he contributes to the development of Edukans’ Skills training approach through documenting lessons learned and supports further methodology and tool development in close collaboration with the skills team. (S)he also effectively administrates the projects.
    ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
    The Skills Expert will become part of the Edukans Kenya office based in Nairobi. (S)he will report to the Country Representative Edukans Kenya. The Skills Expert is part of the international skills team. Development of annual activity plans and monitoring of progress will be done in close collaboration of the skills team in the Netherlands.
    KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Advisory & training

    Provide training and advisory services on:

    Linking vocational education to the market
    Facilitating labor market assessments
    Train teachers and trainers on active teaching and learning

    Do acquisition for the advisory services mentioned.
    Capacity building of project partners on skills development
    Training of Trainers on Edukans Methodologies (7-Steps Approach and Work Based Learning)
    Develop and improve tools and methodologies, together with the skills team.
    Set-up and expand Edukans training programmes

    Acquisition of students
    Acquisition of master trainers, willing to train apprentices
    Monitor progress of programmes

    Programme development

    Identification of future partnerships for Edukans to jointly implement Edukans skills programmes and methodologies.
    Establishment and maintaining partnerships with training institutes, NGOs, companies, umbrella organizations, scientific organizations, governments etc.
    Contribute to institutionalization and scaling up of Edukans models.
    Programme development with partners; write project proposals.
    Relationship building with donors.
    Fund raising for skills development programmes in Kenya.

    Programme management

    Administration/budget keeping of skills programme as a whole and individual projects
    Reporting

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

    At least a Master’s degree and working knowledge in vocational education, international development, economics or related fields
    At least 5 years of experience in skills development.
    Experience in involving the private sector with TVET or working experience with in-house company skills development.
    A strong network within the skills sector.
    Proven experience in training, preferably in training of trainers.
    Competent in business/programme development services and fundraising.
    Experience in programme management.
    Experience in Agriculture and /or entrepreneurial skills is an asset

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    Experienced in working in an international team.
    Proactive approach and able to work independent and result-oriented.
    Ability to link practice to theory and v.v. in order to develop effective approaches.
    Strong communicator and networker, able to represent Edukans Int. to external stakeholders
    Excellent writing skills and fluent in English
    Analytical skills
    Willing to travel regularly (national, Africa (mostly South-Sudan and Uganda), Europe), appr. 10 times a year.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    Challenging working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
    Being part of a dedicated, motivated, ambitious, intercultural team.
    A competitive salary and other benefits.

    CONTRACT PERIOD: The appointment is a 1-year contract (extendable by mutual agreement) subject to the satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period