CBA has a proud
heritage as one of East Africa’s leading financial institutions and has for the
past 50 years set the standard for personalised service and customer relation
excellence.
Head of Strategy and
Change
Reporting to the Group Chief Finance Officer, the purpose of this role is to facilitate the development and implementation of Group/regional strategic objectives, monitor implementation of bank projects, lead organisational change management initiatives and drive performance management so as to achieve high standards of corporate performance for sustainable competitive advantage in a dynamic market.
The holder of the role will be expected to lead the strategic planning agenda in the Group and get agreement of the same as well as raise the performance bar, by challenging the status quo throughout the group. In addition, the role holder will guide key group strategic initiatives and work alongside project teams on the highest value strategic priorities that will deliver business growth.
Main Activities
Strategic Management-- (Planning, Evaluating, Implementing and Monitoring)
Reporting to the Group Chief Finance Officer, the purpose of this role is to facilitate the development and implementation of Group/regional strategic objectives, monitor implementation of bank projects, lead organisational change management initiatives and drive performance management so as to achieve high standards of corporate performance for sustainable competitive advantage in a dynamic market.
The holder of the role will be expected to lead the strategic planning agenda in the Group and get agreement of the same as well as raise the performance bar, by challenging the status quo throughout the group. In addition, the role holder will guide key group strategic initiatives and work alongside project teams on the highest value strategic priorities that will deliver business growth.
Main Activities
Strategic Management-- (Planning, Evaluating, Implementing and Monitoring)
- Facilitate
the development and implementation of Group strategic initiatives to
enable the Group meet its strategic objectives and enhance shareholder
value.
- Develop
detailed business analyses and work with businesses to deliver action
plans supporting short and long term strategies within the group.
- Champion
and provide continuity for the group strategic planning process. Ensure
key strategic issues are evaluated, implemented and progress vs. plan
monitored. This will include instituting tracking processes and providing
the requisite support to enable business and support units keep
performance on track.
- Monitor
implementation of Group projects and mitigate against impact of possible
pit falls through advice on problem areas that are identified.
- Undertake
research as required, analyse assigned projects by the executive and
prepare first draft reports on assigned areas.
- Provide
and or challenge business cases, forecasts, projections on strategic
projects or initiatives to support decision-making.
Strategic Communication, Performance Management and Execution
- Custody
of general corporate affairs, communication and culture and communication
with internal and external customer on a strategic level.
- Champion
the performance management process to ensure that it is effective in
measuring Group and individual performance and achieving organisational
objectives.
- Applying
forecasting modeling tools to predict future outcomes, perform analyses to
aid performance management across the group.
- Be
proactive in the conceptual formulation, evaluation and implementation of
business development initiatives identified across the Group.
- Attend
Management, Company committee meetings and other meetings as required and
note follow up points for the executive office and action as required.
- Offer
guidance to functional heads in order to strengthen decision making within
the group.
- Manage
the interface between CBA business units and the Group's pan-African
strategic issues.
Change Management
- Develop
initiatives to embed organisational change, follow up and provide advice
on organisational change programs.
- Project
lead on strategic change management programs.
People Performance
- To lead
and manage the team within the strategy function and develop them into a
high performing and engaged workforce, managing their performance,
motivating, coaching and training them accordingly.
- Set
performance objectives for each member of the team in accordance with the
Department's overall objectives.
- Regularly
review performance to trigger feedback and prompt actions to ensure
objectives for individuals and team are met. Such actions include
recognition of outstanding performance, taking corrective measures, which
may include coaching, mentoring, and training to develop new skills or
attitudes.
- Carry
out performance appraisals to provide overall assessment for a set period
of performance in a manner that enhances motivation and performance
improvements.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
- Undergraduate
degree – Upper Second/GPA 3.0.
- Masters/
Postgraduate degree in a business related field.
- At
least 10 years working experience, five years of which should be in a
senior management role in a medium to large organization.
You can send your resume to jobs@cba.co.ke
Closing Date: 22nd July 2012
Job offers will only be sent to individuals who have applied and have successfully been through our selection process.
Closing Date: 22nd July 2012
Job offers will only be sent to individuals who have applied and have successfully been through our selection process.
We are an equal
opportunity employer, and do not ask individuals to supply funds as part of the
recruitment process.