Join our team and contribute to our efforts of making higher
education loan more accessible to Kenyans.
For all the positions Helb is looking for highly competent
passionate, dedicated and self-driven persons of high integrity who are able to
demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the following positions.
Assistant Manager - Human Resource
Job summary
Deputize the Human Resource & Administration Manager on all operations of Human Resource & Administration functions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- In
liaison with the other Departments carry out Recruitment, Selection and
Placement of the staff
- Prepare
and manage the induction program for new staff
- Manage
the Training and Development program
- Oversee
the efficient day to day running of the staff medical scheme
- Ensure
smooth running of Human Resources Management Information System.
- In
liaison with HRAM ensure the staff manual and procedures, policy are
developed
- Administer
Disciplinary and grievances handling for staff in support cadre.
- Oversee
the staff welfare issues and make recommendation to HRAM
- Assist
in preparation of HR & AD budget
- Prepare
and review operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency
- Analyze
internal administrative processes and recommend changes to improve
operation
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess:
- A
Degree in Social Sciences. Possession of an MBA in HR will be an added
advantage;
- Possession
of professional qualifications in Human Resources;
- At
least 6 years experience in HR practice;
- Proven
IT proficiency
- Good
report presentation skills: Ability to effectively present information and
respond to questions from management;
- Responsible
for ensuring the attainments of departmental targets and objectives
- Manage
and motivate team members towards excellent performance.
- Strong
counseling and problem solving skills
- Excellent
interpersonal relations and communication skills
In addition, the ideal candidate should be equipped with
demonstrable leadership skills, analytical skills, and a team player.
Research and Strategy Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting
in house research and giving recommendations for implementation.
- Dealing
with research agencies, which include but are not limited to designing
questionnaires on areas of research and executing field research.
- Analyzing
data and report writing.
- Carry
out research on issues raised by the departmental heads that will be
required to inform the formulation and execution of the strategy.
- Assist
the assistant manager in coordination and compilation of the Board’s
overall budget.
- Assist
the assistant manager on performance management by implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of the Board’s strategic plan.
- Assist
the assistant manager in preparation of reports on strategy
implementation.
Job Requirements
- An
undergraduate degree in the field of Economics, Education, statistics or
mathematics.
- Five
years’ experience in the field of research.
- Possession
of a master’s degree in the area of research will be an added advantage
- Must
be proficient in IT.
- Possession
of good analytical skill.
- Report
writing skills.
- Proficient
in data collection and research designs.
- Proficiency
in statistical packages for data analysis.
Key Competences
- Ability
to multi task and be able to understand the operation of the organization
as a whole.
- Excellent
interpersonal relationship.
- Able
to summarize detailed report without losing the bigger picture.
- Capable
of collecting both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Full
knowledge of industry practices.
- Skills
on monitoring and evaluation of projects
Risk Management Officer
Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Department — InternaI Audit Services, the job holder will drive the implementation of the risk management principles by providing a consistent means by which risks can be identified, assessed and measured in line with risk management policy framework
Key Duties and responsibilities
- Assist
in setting up the risk appetite tone of the board
- Assist
in establishment of boards risk register
- Evaluate
the design and operating effectiveness of the mitigating controls put in
place and recommend appropriate measures
- Monitor
and update the overall boards risk register
- Assist
functional units in designing and implementing internal controls measures
to manage any risk associated with their units and aligning their risk
mitigating strategies
- Review
the boards risk management policies against best practice standards and
provide improvement recommendations
- Identify
and investigate instances of nonconformance to risk management policies
and procedures
- Make
reports clearly indicating the observation, risk and recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
- University
degree preferably Risk management, Business or related field.
- At
least 5 years proven working experience in a similar role is essential.
- Professional
Qualifications on risk management or related field.
- Good
understanding of the concept of risk and risk assessment.
- Detailed
knowledge of Enterprise Risk management framework.
- Excellent
communication, analytical and report writing skills.
- Demonstrate
knowledge and experience in computerized systems.
- Applicants
with experience of risk management in a financial institution having
lending and recovery functions will have an added advantage.
Required Experience
- Considerable
experience in Risk Management
- Experience
in driving cultural change to support Risk Management processes.
- Considerable
experience in conducting compliance audits of safety and/or quality
systems.
- Experience
in providing training and guidance in Risk Management systems.
- Considerable
experience in assessing and evaluating risk and implementing corrective
action.
- Experience
in planning, organizing and implementation of “Risk” Management policy,
programs, procedures and initiatives.
Required Personal Skills
- High
level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Superior
negotiation skills.
- Leadership
and motivational abilities in a complex rapid changing environment.
- The
ability to develop a positive, accountable and customer serviced focused
culture across the organization.
- The
ability to interpret policy and legislation.
- High
level time management and resolution skills.
Candidates should enclose up to date CV’S giving among other
things, details, of day time contacts names and contacts of three referees,
copies, of relevant certificates and testimonial so as to reach the office of
the Chief Executive Officer on the contact below and not later than 13th
November, 2012.
CEO/BS
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. BOX 69489-00400
Nairobi
Email Address: recruitment@helb.co.ke
HELB is an equal opportunity employer
Working with you to finance higher education now and in the future