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  • Resource Cordinator – RBB

    Resource Cordinator – RBB

    Job Summary
    To deliver human resources administrative support services through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    Job Description
    Overall Job purpose: 
    To ensure effective people management within the RBB/LGT through focused resource planning, selection and recruitment, performance development and succession planning, staff movement, organization design, employee relations, and relationship management, recognition, and employee separation in line with RBB strategy
    Key Accountabilities
    People Development   –        25%

    Pro-actively educate and advise Sales Managers to ensure they are technically developed and coached in all aspects of resource management.
    Build effective relationships, influence, and motivate the Senior Direct Sales Managers to ensure their wholehearted commitment to effective resource management.
    Share Best Practice via the Business partner

    Resource Management -50%

    Collate the monthly LGT manpower plan against the strategic manpower plan; ensuring it is updated on a regular basis to reflect current and future requirements against business needs.
    Collate attendance information as supplied by sales managers monthly and complete absence trend analysis for the Direct Sales business unit.  Such analysis would include all types of leave, absence due to training days, suspension, and all other types of absence.  Provide feedback to sales managers, and the LGT Leadership when required.
    Ensure that data is available and regularly updated on resource movements (joiners, leavers, and temporary contracts).
    In liaison with the HR Advisor, ensure all new recruits are taken through induction training.
    Act as local expert on resource trends and business requirements for LGT to ensure that resource plans reflect local conditions.
    Work with the HR Advisor, LGT on the development of resource tools with which to manage headcount, absence, training, and development initiatives.
    Ensure the production of rosters, on a predetermined basis, allocating resource against business needs and liaising with Sales Managers and Area Managers as necessary to manage unplanned absence with minimal disruption.

    Co-ordinating Requirements – 15%

    Ensure that LGT staff database remains updated on all prescribed fields
    Co-ordinate the distribution of internal communications
    Co-ordinate LGT events as and when scheduled against prescribed budget.
    Co-ordinate corporate wear orders and feed into central procurement point for processing.
    Liaise with the HR Advisor on resourcing requirements and support recruitment activity as required.
    Liaise with the HR Advisor on medical benefits administration and co-ordinate issue of AAR medical cards.

    Teamwork   – 10%      

    Work together with Head of DST, Area and Sales Managers, and the LGT Support team to deliver performance.
    Work closely with other Retail Resource Co-ordinators (including via the Performance Consultant/ L&D Manager) to share best practice and improve resource management effectiveness.

    Preferred Experience

    Resource management
    Commercial awareness
    Communication
    Team working
    People Management
    Numerical and Analytical
    PC Literate
    Attention to detail
    Relationship management
    Performance management

    Knowledge and Skills

    Detailed knowledge of Resource Management, rostering tools and practices.
    Detailed knowledge of Performance Development Process
    Detailed knowledge of Learning and Development training resource available
    Detailed knowledge of recruitment practices and lead times
    Sound knowledge of Barclays Africa people policies and procedures.
    Knowledge of external agency arrangement.
    Understanding of cost center budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
    Knowledge of local manpower conditions.
    A minimum of 3 years successful retail business experience gained internally or externally.
    Previous experience within a Resource Management function including the achievement of the optimal mix for staff costs and numbers.
    Experience on training needs analysis and delivery
    Experience in the application of Performance Development tools
    Proven track record of applying data collection and information gathering techniques to establish future business trends and inform decision-making.
    Previous experience of recruitment and assessment techniques

    Education
    Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Human and Social Studies (Required)

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  • Lecturer – Grade 12 Assistant Legal Officer – Grade 10 Farm Manager – Grade 12 Deputy Registrar Academic & Student Affairs – Grade 14 (2 Positions) Student Counselor Assistant – Grade 8 (2 Positions) Security Officer – Grade 10 Assistant Security Officer l – Grade 8 (2 Positions) Chef – Grade KH 8

    Lecturer – Grade 12 Assistant Legal Officer – Grade 10 Farm Manager – Grade 12 Deputy Registrar Academic & Student Affairs – Grade 14 (2 Positions) Student Counselor Assistant – Grade 8 (2 Positions) Security Officer – Grade 10 Assistant Security Officer l – Grade 8 (2 Positions) Chef – Grade KH 8

    SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY
    Lecturer – Grade 12 One (1) Position MSU/ACA/SOM/01/22
    Requirements for appointment

    PhD or equivalent degree qualification in the relevant field from an accredited and recognized university.
    A minimum of twenty four (24) publication points, of which at least sixteen (16) should be from
    refereed journal papers.
    Be registered with the relevant professional body.
    Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

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    MODE OF APPLICATIONApplications must be done on or before 25th March, 2022 1700hrs addressed to:The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
    Administration, Finance and Development
    Maseno University
    P. O. BOX 333 – 40105
    MASENO

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  • Area Sales Manager

    Area Sales Manager

    Job Summary

    To build and develop a high-performing team through embedding performance development and coaching.  Ensure that the team member receives coaching and feedback in order to develop and achieve their maximum potential, meet and exceed sales targets.

    Job Description
    Key Accountabilities
    SUPERVISION OF LEAD GENERATORS                                         TIME SPLIT  40%

    Act as enabler to the Lead Generators under supervision by providing them with the tools and information to optimize sales
    Through delegation to the Lead Generators, achieve set annual sales targets.  Monitor the performance of the Lead Generators on a daily, weekly, quarterly and annual basis and provide coaching and feedback on how to improve performance
    Agree individual targets with the team members for products, assets, liabilities and campaigns.
    Manage daily attendance levels within the team in compliance with the relevant HR policies, including the management and approval of leave within the team.
    On a daily basis, monitor the movement of the Lead Generators to ensure that planned meetings or activities are being carried out in the field
    Motivate staff and ensure they are recognized through the Absa Bank PLC recognition schemes
    Identify training needs of the team and arrange for these needs to be met through on-the-job coaching and formal training
    Communicate a summary of the training needs to the Regional Sales Managers at least annually.  Ensure that the planned learning interventions take place particularly for compulsory training
    Sit for Lead Generator interviews based on shortlist provided by Regional Sales Managers, HR and Resource Coordinator. 
    Induct new Lead Generators and ensure that they participate in formal induction as well as the compulsory compliance training courses
    Sit for disciplinary hearings for misconduct or incapacity charges together with HR
    Ensure that Lead Generators understand the compensation plans in place.

    Key accountabilities
    SUPERVISION OF SALES ACTIVITIES                                           TIME SPLIT 40 %
    Supervise product promotion campaign aspects by distributing material to Lead Generators.  Cascade key messages, including training for products to staff members, including training on new application forms
    Monitor sales performance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and provide results to the Regional Sales Manager
    BUSINESS EXPANSION                                                                  TIME SPLIT 10 %

    Work with Regional Sales Managers to unlock sales in companies through sales activations and financial trainings
    Work with the sales teams and Regional Sales Managers to bring leads on new company sign ups

    OPERATIONAL RIGOUR, COMPLIANCE AND CONTROLS          TIME SPLIT 10 %

    “Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Absa Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.”
    Ensure accuracy of each new account application, loan document, Barclaycard application and all other customer documents. Lead Generators are held personally accountable for accuracy and quality of these and supporting documents that they complete and submit.
    Achieve operational rigour excellence in all aspects of procedures and processes personally undertaken to ensure green audit.
    Comply with general Absa operational risk & rigour requirements e.g. Health & Safety standards and security of premises, KYC and anti-money laundering regulations.
    Effective leave management of LGs in the team to manage branch costs
    Effective management of reporting of LGs and prompt notification of any unexplained absences
    Effective exit management
    Effective management of performance records and use of LG Management tools to monitor performance and sales activities

    CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEAM                  TIME SPLIT 5%

    Share knowledge and experience with other Sales Managers in the team.
    Provider cover for other Sales Managers in case of excessive workload or absence.
    Share knowledge and experience and best practice with team members, Lead Generators and the broader business
    Deputize for the Regional Sales Manager when required.

    PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT                                               TIME SPLIT 5%

    Agree annual performance objectives with the Regional Sales Manager, including specific sales targets. Pursue continued improvement in personal development by participating in development programs and training.

    Role/person specification
    Preferred Education

    First degree or diploma or relevant experience in a front-line banking sales/marketing/service environment
    Competitor product sales experience

    Preferred Experience

    Knowledge of the Bank’s products, services and policies including standard tariffs.
    A good understanding of overall Retail goals & objectives, including the outlet’s objectives growth of sales, cost control and income contribution.
    A thorough understanding of the sales process and the use of LG Management Tools
    A working knowledge of the procedure manuals
    A good working knowledge and understanding of relevant of legislation e.g KYC , Anti-Money laundering, banking code, service standards, health & safety standards etc.
    A thorough knowledge of the bank’s internal departments, systems & procedures as well as risk & rigour requirements.

    Preferred

    A sound working knowledge of competitor products and services

    Education
    Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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  • Segment Head-China Desk

    Segment Head-China Desk

    Job Summary
    The primary objective is to maximize sustainable Economic Profit derived from a portfolio of China Desk under Global Corporate Customers via effective Business Development & Risk Management at an individual and team level.
    Job Description
    Key accountabilities
    Customer Sales and service:- 45%

    Identify potential sales opportunities with new & existing Customers and subsequently sell and deliver.
    Identify the opportunity to introduce Product Specialists to Customers and subsequently to ensure delivery and sales.
    Formulate business development strategies and objectives to meet changing market needs.
    Monitor the level of complaints and quality of handling of those complaints.
    Support efforts to research competitive threats/opportunities within the banks marketing/geographical area.
    Communicate all key messages to customers including agreed service standards, negotiated pricing, relationship contact points (including the introduction of new personnel) and new product changes.
    Keep customers advised on the expected ‘delivery date’ for product/credit applications.
    Commitment to understanding customer requirements: striving to ensure requirements are met and taking the responsibility for solving problems.
    Rising to and achieving stretching targets; focus on adding value to the Bank and customers; communicating opportunities for others to achieve results.

    Credit and Operational Risk Management:- 45%

    Primary responsibility for the control and management of credit risk within own portfolio of Corporate customers.
    To maximize economic profit on own customer portfolio and team bases.
    Manage own performance against key financials (risk – adjusted contribution) sales, service and operational targets.
    To ensure service delivery and support functions provided customer-oriented service within the stipulated service level agreements.
    Develop and implement customer relationship plans for all customers.
    Work with Corporate Credit Managers, to assess and recommend credit facilities for customers.
    Collaborating with and assisting others; working as a team; being proud and working in the interest of the Bank.

    Developing yourself and others:- 10%

    Being receptive to feedback and constantly striving to develop new skills and knowledge.
    Work to enhance the capability of the organization by getting the best out of people.
    Identify own strengths and weaknesses in skills and attributes, review self-development plans and ensure cleaning and development are accommodated.
    Support the implementation of the AML program amongst the CIB Team and the wider Bank.

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelors Degree
    Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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  • Reinsurance Manager-First Assurance Kenya

    Reinsurance Manager-First Assurance Kenya

    Job Summary
    To provide specialist advice and support in the development and implementation of actuarial services, enabling the provision of sound commercial and financial expertise.
    Job Description

    Administrative and operations support: Provide Actuarial administrative and operations support against standard operating procedures
    Ad Hoc duties: Provide support to customers and team as required on an ongoing basis
    Compliance and Risk Management: Fulfil all activities in adherence to relevant control and compliance requirements, and quality standards 

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree: Accounting, 
    Bachelor’s Degree: Actuarial Science
    Bachelor’s Degree: Statistics

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  • Data Privacy Specialist Head of Custody Head of Retail Business Distribution – First Assurance Company Ltd.

    Data Privacy Specialist Head of Custody Head of Retail Business Distribution – First Assurance Company Ltd.

    Job Summary
    Work embedded as a member of squad OR; across multiple squads to produce, test, document and review algorithms & data specific source code that supports the deployment & optimisation of data retrieval, processing, storage and distribution for a business area.
    Job Description
    Job Purpose
    The job holder will be a member of Absa bank Kenya Information Risk Management & Data Privacy Team responsible for implementing the information risk and Data Privacy/Protection programs in Absa bank Kenya. The primary function of the role is to ensure information/Data is protected effectively and consistently with its criticality. Also ensuring that Audit, Regulatory and Governance requirements are realized in the Bank.
    Main accountabilities 
    Work with the Absa Kenya IRM team to build an implementation method for the IRM & Data Privacy policies Based on the Group design, the method will become the model for implementation across  ARO, to ensure:

    Consistency of approach and interpretation where necessary
    Clear controls on exceptions where requested
    Businesses have clear communications channels for feedback and queries

    Data Privacy Standards Implementation

    Consistent implementation of DP policy, data Standards and Procedures across the businesses.
    Maintain /Report Monthly Risk indicators
    Communications  to  emphasize the importance of Data Privacy
    Implement Absa operating framework for the management and control of  Data Privacy in BAU
    Training and awareness, materials, from general awareness to subject matter experts.
    Publication of guidance on data privacy best practice.
    Data Privacy program Implementation
    Breach escalation.
    Implement and tracking of Data Privacy Training
    Provide Data Protection champions.
    Compilation  and consolidation of Country DP risk profile
    Participating in new projects and products to check data privacy requirements
    Implementation of Logical  Access Management Requirements
    Ensure PIAs are completed for new implementations, changes, projects and new products
    Review PIAs submitted by projects and product teams
    Review of submitted Data Privacy Related Dispensations, waivers and breaches
    Review and maintain a tracker on Data Privacy Related Dispensations, waivers and breaches
    Track country DP requirements implementation in respect of:
    Privacy notices roll out
    Personal Data lifecycle management (collection/creation, use/reuse, processing, storage/archiving & destruction)
    Personal data transfers & Further processing of personal data
    Direct marketing customer consent management
    Privacy related complaints.
    Data/Information security & safeguards.
    Incident Management
    Implementation of completeness and validation controls in systems
    Implementation of required privacy controls within the system/processes/products in line with the PIAs prior to go-live
    Remediation of Data Quality issues/gaps affecting Data Privacy/Protection
    Implementation of approved Data Privacy Retention Schedule
    Execution of Data Subject processes

    Records Management 

    Monitor and report on Key Risk Indicators
    Guide the business in classification and categorization of records that contain personal Information
    Be a point of contact and give guidance to the business on Retention of Personal Information.
    Publication of guidance on privacy retention schedule

    Data Leakage Protection 

    Ensure the raised Data Leakage alerts that relates to Data Privacy are closed within SLA
    Give advice and guidance to other staff on how to secure and handle Personal Information

    Controls & Risk Assessment                                       

    Carry out Data Privacy reviews in sampled business units
    Facilitate the remediation and closure of all the issues picked regarding information
    Provide the information to create a threat profile.
    Clear controls on exceptions where requested
     Ensure the Businesses have clear communications channels for feedback and queries
    Publication of guidance on IRM best practice.

    Issues and incident Management: 

    Log and follow to closure the incidences reported within the business
    Report and escalate the incidences identified as per the DPIMS
    Maintain a data base of remediation issues identified and actions agreed, to ensure consistency of approach and common themes for reporting to ARO IRM team
    Identify remediation activity and agree action plans
    Consistency of approach and interpretation where necessary          
    Ensure the implementation of and the monitoring of the Data Privacy Incident Management Standard within the Business
    Develop an implementation schedule for Business Units where required

    Third Party Management

    Perform due diligence on all new 3rd Parties to ensure a duty of care is provided for data and information assets. 
    Ensure risk is mitigated in accordance with policy and governance, and that regular reviews of risk are provided.
    Track Third party supplier obligations  compliance on Data Privacy
    Review third party contracts for inclusion of DP requirements/schedules.
    Assess possibility of processing without transfer of personal data
    Ensure required exceptions to Binding Corporate  Rules are considered and relevant BCR put in place
    Ensure embedment of Privacy notices

    Policy, Audit & Regulatory translation

    Working with Information Risk Team, understand and enable group policy whilst ensuring local requirements are catered for. 
    Monitor compliance of policy and standards and drive the closure of gaps.
    Communicate risk based policies and minimum standards and escalate approval of exceptions.  
    Use risk management principles to safeguard Data Privacy, and the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information in accordance with the bank’s operating model and risk appetite.
    Be a custodian of Information Management in your locality
    Project  implementation in Kenya: 

    Work with line managers and local project teams to:

    Train them in the implementation methodology and their understanding of  Data Privacy policies
    Adapt the methodology to fit the operating model of the local businesses
    Manage their queries – researched and answered promptly, and recorded on a data base
    Monitor their implementation v. plan, sample their deliverables, and challenge as appropriate
    Influence (but not run) new projects and provide steering to fix crucial Data Privacy Issues.
    Ensure that new projects follow the laid down process and Framework. 
    Apply consistent Privacy risk indicators to all projects and identify those with high risk.

    Collaborate with business units: To ensure that:

    Each business adopts a consistent approach to policy implementation where necessary
    Their queries are managed  – researched and answered promptly
    Each business submits a monthly progress report in an agreed format, and to an agreed standard of detail.

    Training and Development

    Ensure that the mandatory Awareness Training programme that promotes and embeds a risk and security awareness culture within the business is carried out in each business unit
    Develop training and awareness, materials, from general awareness to subject matter experts
    Ensure each business unit has appointed information Risk Management Champion
    Train the IRM champions on a yearly basis on Privacy Requirements.
    Ensure that New Joiners induction training includes Information Risk awareness.
    Monitoring of LMS  training
    Conduct awareness as requested by units

    Technical skills / Competencies

    Education and Experience Required:
    A degree from a reputable learning institution.
    Professionally Certified (e.g. in CRISC, CISM, CISA) or CISSP or similar certification.
    Accredited in Information Management/Information Sciences of 5 years in Financial Services or related industry.
    4 years experience, preferably in IT Security and Risk management related role.
    Experience fulfilling a consulting role.
    Proven relationship with executive management and communication skills.
    Extensive Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
    Reasonable understanding of the principles, practices, and techniques related to Information Risk Management.
    Knowledge and understanding of the implications, to Absa, of the laws and regulations associated with Payment Card Industry, Data Security Services (PCI, DSS).
    Knowledge of wider aspects of risk control, operations and processes.
    Detailed understanding of the Risk assessment processes.
    Experience of a consultancy working style (i.e. used to working collaboratively across the business – essential for undertaking the assessment roles)

    Competencies:

    Information Management
    Experience of developing IRM Standards – Basic
    Quality Focus – Competent
    Implementation Management  – Competent
    Influencing – Competent
    Information Security – Expert
    Understanding of compliance requirements relating to records retention – Competent
    Experience of developing communication and training strategies – Competent
    Understanding of records management technologies – Competent
    Planning and organization – Competent
    Problem solving – Competent
    Detailed understanding of the principles, practices, and techniques related to Information Risk Management.
    Technical Security background and experience of working on application developments
    A good understanding of the issues faced with outsourcing to external vendors and experience of conducting vendor assessments.
    Ability to influence senior management in relation to important Risk decisions.
    Proven leadership, relationship management and communication skills

    Knowledge, Expertise and Experience

    Have core information risk management, confidence and a willingness to deliver.
    Good communication skills.
    Highly motivated and able to coordinate multiple activities across various disciplines.
    Experience of working in a financial organization would be beneficial.
    Awareness of operational risk disciplines, key risk indicators relevant to information risk and a business-focused approach to controls is also beneficial.  However deep technical knowledge in any one discipline is not a requirement for this role.
    It is essential that the candidate has a resilient, flexible approach to work, as a pre-requisite for working effectively as part of Barclays Information Management team.
    He or she must be prepared to turn their hand to support other requirements if needed, while ensuring that the core IRM responsibilities are maintained.
    A proactive and hands-on approach is essential to demonstrate that the value that this role and function can add to our organization.

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology 

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  • Implementation Manager – Transactional Banking

    Implementation Manager – Transactional Banking

    Job Description

    Main accountabilities and approximate time split

    Service Management: 40%

    Maintain operational efficiency and controls within the specialist support area as per Operational Procedures Guidelines
    Customer management
    Resolution of customer queries of a technical nature
    Work to and achieve service levels as spelt out in Service Level Agreement
    Supervision of system management
    Contribute to systems and service improvement through continuous reviews inc. risk reviews
    Play a liaison role between the internal departments, such as the Computer Centre and the customer when necessary
    Contribute to systems and service improvement through continuous feedback to product management
    Provide feedback to Sales team and Corporate & Business Banking RM on issue resolution.

    Specialist Support: 40%

    Provide telephone guidance/specialist support to the Sales team and customers
    Provide technical support & advice re: software installation, software technical problems, customization, training at customer sites and other Cash Management issues which the Direct Sales team is unable to handle
    Give after sales support & build relationships with individual users and decision makers within the organizations that are using Cash Management products
    Liaising with customers’ software vendors for payroll, accounting, reconciliation packages etc and also LANs, modems and data comms consultants to develop suitable interfaces/interface procedures
    Implementation of new software upgrades & installation

    Business Management: 10%

    Contribute to product development and improvement through continuous reviews
    Contribute to procedures development and improvement through continuous reviews
    Monitor performance against budgets/targets/service
    Manage down customer complaints to a minimum, if not to eliminate completely
    Management of performance & risk

    Sales: 10%

    Identify & follow-up cross selling opportunities and promote the name of the Absa Group
    Participate in promotion and marketing activities of Transactional Banking products

    Accountability Risk & Control Objective: 100 %

    Risk & Control Objective

    “Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Absa Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.”

    Technical skills / Competencies

    Proficient in IT (Windows operating systems, network, modems and data comms)
    Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
    Selling/negotiation skills
    Presentation skills (oral & visual)
    Interpersonal skills
    Creative thinking to enable solution providing
    Time management skills
    Performance management skills
    Strong Customer Service Ethic

    Knowledge, Expertise and Experience

    Basic technical ability acquired either at IT and/or Branch Operations
    Customer Service background
    Good understanding of Group values on Market Leadership, Customer Primacy, Individual recognition of customer and Bank’s strategy on chosen market segments
    Bank’s Operations set up at Business Centres/Outlets, Technology Services, VPC/EFT Clearing
    Bank Products and Services, both Corporate, Retail and Personal as customer facing staff
    Banks core processing systems and developments in this area e.g. FCAT, FCR, FCC, Sybrin, Card systems, Sub Host Systems at IT Operations, all of which interface one way or another with Cash Management systems
    Ability to deal & interact with MDs, FDs, IT managers of key Corporate clients
    Exhibit total professionalism on the job
    Hold a valid driving license
    Build and maintain good contacts within the bank operations & services network

    Education

    Higher Certificates and Advanced National (Vocational) Certificates: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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  • Head of Debt Capital Markets – East Africa Head of Advisory – East Africa

    Head of Debt Capital Markets – East Africa Head of Advisory – East Africa

    Job Description

    Head of Debt Capital Markets – East Africa

    Job Purpose:
    Responsible for originating debt capital markets and loan financing transactions in collaboration with Client Coverage and Product partners in the UK, Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa. This role is to ensure that Absa has a seamless integrated product offering for its multinational and local African clients who wish to access Kenya Shilling debt funding through the local bank and/or capital markets or hard currency debt funding through sub-investment grade debt markets offshore.
    East Africa Region includes the following countries – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia
    Accountability: Deal Origination

    Identify and source debt financing opportunities in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia).
    Co-ordinate with Client Coverage teams to engage with East Africa clients to establish their debt financing needs.
    Work directly with these clients to structure, present and negotiate debt solutions to meet their requirements. Actively market these solutions to clients’ key decision makers.
    Arrange, prepare for and present at client meetings with key government officials (Ministry of Finance, Treasury Department, Ministry of Budget, Public Debt Department etc) and senior management in banks and corporates (CEO, CFO, Treasurer)
    Collaborate with the Global Finance teams in the UK, South Africa and other group presence countries to ensure consistent and coordinated product origination, structuring and execution.
    Co-ordinate with the Syndicate team to structure, price and arrange transactions for distribution (in bi-lateral, capital markets or derivative format).
    Advise clients on a wide range of capital structure decisions and financing alternatives. Work together with the Johannesburg-based team in providing rating advisory services to clients to order to facilitate access to both onshore and offshore debt capital markets, and other financing/balance sheet optimization opportunities.
    Prepare innovative and thought-leading content, leveraging Research, Syndicate and Sales.
    Develop strategic initiatives for the area as agreed with the Head of Global Finance.
    Drive the implementation of strategic initiatives, managing resources within and outside Global Finance across multiple jurisdictions.
    Work with Investment Banking team to develop financing solutions for East African clients undertaking large scale local or cross-border M&A transactions.
    Continuously evaluate the external environment and assess the impact on origination activity.
    Lead the decisions with regards to the area’s product development and engage with other stakeholders across the firm to create synergies and leverage off other distribution channels with the aim of increasing profitability.
    Lead client due diligence and work with SA based teams to drive credit approval process.
    Co-ordinate with internal and external counsel to negotiate legal documents with clients and ensure these comply with market standards, reflect the commercial credit approved terms of the transaction, and appropriately address risk areas identified.
    Read and apply compliance policies and procedures and work with the compliance team to ensure these are adhered to.
    Report on market conditions, market deal activity, origination activity, mandated pipeline, and executed transactions. 
    Together with Syndicate and Sales, engaging regularly with the fixed income investors community locally (pension funds, hedge funds, insurance, banks and private banks) to understand investor appetite.
    Work very closely with Syndicate to position Absa’s offering and market transactions to these investors.
    Identifying cross-selling opportunities such as hedging solutions (cross currency swaps, interest rate swaps, hedging commodities)

    Accountability: Stakeholder Engagement

    Proactively develop relationships with key external stakeholders including local regulators relevant to the business, global product heads, key suppliers and external regulatory bodies to ensure Absa gets appropriate co-operation when required and that the Group meets and is seen to meet regulatory compliance.
    Build and develop relationships across the firm with various stakeholders with the intention of breaking down silos to maximize business growth.

    Accountability: Risk Management

    Act as key sponsor for the area’s Risk Management Control Framework.
    Lead new product approval initiatives.
    Review audit scopes defined by managers in the team and Absa Internal Audit  or Management Assurance prior to audits commencing.
    Complete required compliance training and attestations.
    Review and approve Risk and Control Assessments (RCA’s) prepared  in  the  function.
    Complete attestations to testify to the adequacy of controls on request.
    Oversee the development of Key Risk Scenarios. Actively work to minimize the amount of economic capital that must be set aside for operational risk.

    Education and Experience 

    At least 6 years’ banking experience with a focus on debt capital markets and/or loan origination
    At least 1 years’ experience in a VP level role.

    Knowledge & Skills:

    Financial modelling
    Debt Structuring
    Loan and bond documentation
    Communication and negotiation skills
    Networking Skills
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    Strong leadership skills including mentoring

    Competencies:

    Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
    Formulating strategies and concepts
    Deciding and initiating action
    Adapting and responding to change
    Relating and networking
    Applying expertise and technology
    Persuading and influencing

    Education

    Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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  • Actuary-First Assurance

    Actuary-First Assurance

    Job Summary
    To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of actuarial activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans in an effective and efficient manner.
    Job Description

    Administrative and operations support: Provide Actuarial administrative and operations support and advice against standard operating procedures
    Ad Hoc duties: Provide support to customers and team as required to ensure team performance on an ongoing basis
    Compliance and Risk Management: Fulfil all activities in adherence to relevant control and compliance requirements, and quality standards
    Risk analysis of commercial products: calculation and embedded value calculation.
    Price implementation and maintenance: Implementation of agreed price structures on mainframe and various quote packages. This entails structuring a price guide that can be implemented by third parties and then managing the process of implementation.
    Liaising with the Commercial Cluster: Attend regular pricing, production and profitability discussions. Ensure clear communication and a good working relationship exists to enable better advice; Interact with cluster management to build an understanding of their needs. This entails learning from the business and searching for potential areas of overlap with other areas / scope for advice; Assisting with risk management and underwriting criteria, specifically (but not limited to) in new product design or large take-over quotes; Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned. 

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree: Actuarial Science

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  • Telecom Field Technician/Engineer

    Telecom Field Technician/Engineer

    Preferred Key Skills and Experience
    Experience in Ciena and Infinera, Brady Printer, Optical Power Meter, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, Fiber Scope, Visual Fault Locator, LAN Tester, PC and Microsoft Office Suite.
    Responsibilities

    Performing site survey to evaluate customers’ needs that includes detailed review of the area to capture all existing utilities, all adjacent structures, detailed measurements of power cables and fiber path to define the “Installation Required Materials” for the installation of telecommunications systems.
    Installs, moves, repairs, and modifies telecommunications and related equipment accord-ing to job order specifications, standards, and procedures.
    Running standalone and network tests on telecommunications systems installed to ensure that all components are functioning at optimal levels to meet customers’ SLA (Service Level Agreement).
    Work with Project Engineer remotely in diagnostic testing on problematic telecommunica-tions systems to identify and resolve various technical faults.
    Checking all mechanical iron works, wiring and fibering work done are within the “Best In-stallation Practices Standards” set forth by the vendor.
    Generate/update “As Built Documents” of the installation infrastructure done using Mi-crosoft Office Suite.
    Investigating and resolving customers’ complaints in a timely manner.
    Maintains inventory and stock, recommends purchase of both technical and nontechnical supplies, and takes responsibility for tools and test equipment.

    Requirement

    Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication, computer science, information technology, or similar.
    2-3 years of experience as a Telecom technician, Installer or similar.
    In-depth knowledge of telecommunications environments, servers, and network equipment.
    Wide experience in installing, monitoring, and maintaining various telecommunications equipment.
    Exceptional ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
    Ability to keep abreast with fast advancements in telecommunication infrastructure and technologies.
    Ability to communicate with multi-cultural environment.
    Willingness to work extended hours to meet deadlines.
    Work requires continuous moderate with some strenuous physical exertion including standing, climbing, crawling, and regular lifting of objects over 50 pounds.

    Send your CV/ Resume and rates to risper.membo@nahjtech.com

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    risper.membo@nahjtech.com