Micro - Enterprises Support Programme
Trust (MESPT)
Contribute to poverty eradication
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to poverty eradication and at the same time love what you do?
Contribute to poverty eradication
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to poverty eradication and at the same time love what you do?
Read on and see how you can become
part of a leading development organization in Kenya that is focused on poverty
reduction through sustainable micro-enterprise development activities.
Micro-Enterprise Support Programme
Trust (MESPT) was established in 2002 by the Government of Kenya and the
European Union to continue with the activities of the Micro-Enterprises Support
Programme (MESP), previously implemented by the founders between 1997 and
2002.
In 2012, the European Union
relinquished its rights as a founder and passed those rights to the Danish
Representation in Nairobi.
The mandate of MESPT is alleviation
of poverty and creation of employment through support of micro, small and
medium enterprises.
Building on MESPT’s vision and our
great success over the past 13 years, the organization has set its eyes on an
exciting growth plan into the future as articulated through our new brand and
strategy.
It is against this background that we
are looking for high quality individuals to join our existing team of inspired
and talented professionals at MESPT and be part of our growing and exciting
future.
Procurement Officer
Ref: MESPT/PO/07
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Finance and
Administration, the jobholder manages sourcing activities on a for entire
procurement function day-to-day basis and executes standardized strategic
sourcing processes focusing on value for money
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Provide advisory services to line
managers and project teams on procurement of all goods; works; service and
logistical matters;
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Maintains and updates bi-annually an
approved list of registered suppliers required by MESPT;
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Prepare and implements a Procurement
Plan;
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Prepare, publishes and distributes
clear technical specifications for procurement of goods and services including
invitations to tenders; pre-qualification documents and invitation for
expression of interest;
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Coordinate the receiving and opening
of tender documents; and coordinate the evaluation of tenders, quotations and
proposals;
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Prepare contract documents,
variations and modifications in line with award decisions;
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Develop and implement a mechanism for
use organization wide for measuring and improving purchasing performance.
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Participate in supplier qualification
and selection process by developing a supplier evaluation system;
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Ensure that MESPT has reliable and
efficient suppliers with documented quality systems and a sound financial base.
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Participate in the review and
development of contracting strategies through analysis of the value chain and
identifying new opportunities for procurement efficiencies.
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Formulates Service Level Agreements
in consultation with other departments to meet the expectations of internal
customers;
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Monitor Service Level Agreements
management by user departments to observe consistency and ascertain that MESPT
is getting value for money from procured services or products;
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Pursue and develop cooperative
relationships and interchange of information between the procurement function
and other departments of the Trust with a view to giving exceptional customer
service.
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Ensure adherence to the procurement
procedures as required by procurement policy and grant agreement.
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Conduct market surveys and analysis
which will assist in monitoring and forward planning for supplies
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Ensures smooth supply chain
procedures within the and coordination among staff to ensure successful
requisition
Desired competencies and experience
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Business degree or equivalent plus
full professional qualifications is procurement or equivalent
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Professional Membership in Purchasing
and Supplies; CIPS or KISM
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Five (5) years progressive work
experience.
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Pragmatic and honest behaviour
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Knowledge of Public Procurement
Regulations
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Knowledge of relevant statutory laws
e.g. Tax; NSSF;NHIF
·
Impeccable organisational skill and
proven analytical ability;
·
A Strong team player with
demonstrated experience in leading teams
·
Results oriented with proven track
record of working to achieve targets
Head of Programmes
Ref: MESPT/HOP/03
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO, the jobholder is responsible
for delivering all MESPT’s Programmes for achieving agreed strategic and
operational goals by developing, expanding and refining existing programme
structures, processes and procedures to ensure an efficient working
environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
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Participate in formulation and
implementation of strategic aspects of all programs;
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Manage end-to-end project management
of multiple large programs and projects;
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Lead cross functional teams to
complete projects or program deliverables within allotted timeline and budget.
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Identify key internal/external
stakeholders necessary for project completion and develops overall strategy for
executive of high value projects/program;
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Define project/program scope and objectives,
guides activities of a project/program team including delegating tasks to team
members, identifies resources, and establishes master timeline for
deliverables;
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Create work plans for complex
Projects/programs spanning multiple business units and new concepts;
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Prepare donor reports
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Work with external vendors and
internal stakeholders to champion project(s) across the entire organization;
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Conduct project/program meetings and
is responsible for project/program tracking and analysis;
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Ensure adherences to quality
standards and reviews project/program deliverables;
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Manage the integration of vendor
tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables;
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Responsible for each project process
in the region, including the definition, resource mobilization, monitoring,
closure and budget for all projects;
·
Provide technical and analytical
guidance to project team; and
·
Recommend and takes action to direct
the analysis and solutions of major problems.
Qualifications and Experience
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A Masters Degree or equivalent in
relevant area of study
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Bachelor’s Degree in Program
Management, Economics, Business or equivalent;
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Demonstrated 13 years’ experience in
program management, 5 years’ of which should be in leadership position.
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A Strong team player with
demonstrated experience in leading teams;
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Demonstrated experience in managing
multiple donor projects.
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Results oriented with proven track
record of working to achieve project targets
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Demonstrated knowledge of devolution
of functions of national vs. county governments and proven ability to create
buy-in and build consensus among stakeholders.
ICT Manager
Ref: MESPT/ICTM/08
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO, the jobholder manages,
delivers and evaluates a wide variety of IT infrastructure, systems, and
applications and advises the management on strategic IT solutions to improve
MESPT performance and efficiency.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Participate in formulation and
implements an Information Communication and Technology Strategy
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Evaluate user needs and system
functionality and ensures that MIS/IT facilities are aligned with the
organizational goals.
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Coordinate implementation of all
computerized information systems within MESPT network.
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Implement computer systems in
accordance with the business strategies.
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Liaises with the policy makers to
determine hardware, software and access requirements for staff members.
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Consult with the Management Team;
advises and assists in design and training of MESPT staff in the implementation
of new MIS/IT procedures, software or MIS/IT changes within the Trust’s core
business.
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Create computer usage best practices
for MESPT staff and coordinating sensitization on the same.
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Introduces new online platforms and
technologies such as credit online applications, online customer interaction
platforms, e-learning, online staff discussion forums, conference registration
to digitize the Trust.
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Coordinate the development,
implementation and expansion of social media strategy to raise the Trust’s
profile and market its activities.
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Ensure that all systems are integrated
and operates efficiently in accordance with global IT guidelines.
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Co-ordinate training activities in
office automation, hardware and software installation in consultation with the
Resource center.
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Participate in preparation of budgets
and implementation of effective controls to achieve financial targets.
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Responsible for the provision of
MIS/IT infrastructure services including desktop, laptops etc
·
.Formulate and reviews disaster
recovery plan.
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Ensure proper maintenance of all
electronic records.
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Arrange for software maintenance
services for packages and application systems as well as repairs and servicing
of hard wares.
·
Formulate and implements MIS/IT
Policy
Desired competencies and experience
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Masters degree in Information
Technology; an MBA or related field of study
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A minimum of 10 years work experience
in a similar set up of which 5 years should be in a managerial position
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CISA Certification
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Pragmatic and honest behaviour
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Good analytical skills
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Independent thinker
Internal Audit & Risk Compliance
Manager
Ref: MESPT/IARCM/04
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Audit, Risk & Governance
Committee, the jobholder will provide independent assurance on the
effectiveness of the governance, risk management and internal control
processes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Develop annual internal audit plans
for approval by appropriate authority and ensuring that routine audits are
carried out as per agreed plan.
·
Review all Trust policies and other
statutory requirements to ensure compliance with the laid down internal
controls;
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Review operations and programs
activities to ensure they are consistent with established objectives and goals.
·
Check the soundness of accounting
procedures and reliability of financial records and reports.
·
Conduct audit reviews of policy and
compliance to standards/regulatory requirements;
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Regularly inspects Trust records and
transactions and evolve scrutiny methodology to ensure compliance;
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Carry out audits and investigations
and recommends remedial actions as per operational procedures
requirements;
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Audit the utilization of donor funds
disbursed to various projects.
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Responsible for Business Continuity
Plans for MESPT
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Develop and ensure implementation of
a risk and compliance framework on the Trust’s overall risk management
strategies and annual work plans;
·
Report to the Board Audit Committee
in a timely manner on any risk related threats and advice on risk mitigation
plans of identified risks;
·
Create risk awareness to managers and
staff on risks relevant to their departments and at individual level to enhance
understanding of their accountability for their departments’ risks;
·
Assist in developing policy,
procedure and systems for the departments, including documentation where
necessary, revise operations, accounting, procurement, HR and IT manuals in
order to ensure they cover all possible risks at the Trust
·
Ensure appropriate controls and
procedures are established in the key departments of organization;
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelors Degree in Finance,
Accounts, Actuarial Science or equivalent;
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A CPA (K) holder or equivalent;
·
8 years in internal or external audit
position;
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3 years’ experience in a managerial
position;
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Impeccable organisational skill and
proven analytical ability;
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Conviction and confidence to make
recommendations based on findings.
·
High integrity personality
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A Strong team player with
demonstrated experience in leading teams;
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Demonstrated experience in managing
multiple donor projects.
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Results oriented with proven track
record of working to achieve project targets
Finance Manager
Ref: MESPT/FM/06
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Finance and
Administration, the jobholder provides leadership and guidance to the Central
Finance function by implementation of sound accounting, budgeting and financial
control systems and procedures in accordance with International Accounting
Standards and the policies approved by the Board of Trustees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Work with the Head of Finance and
Administration to formulate the Trust’s financial strategy and ensure it is
properly implemented;
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Support in preparing budgets and
periodic financial performance reports;
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Coordinates the preparation of
departmental budgets and provide technical support/advice to line managers on
budgeting.
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Develop and ensures compliance with
the existing policies and procedures.
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Maintains controls on spending to
ensure budgetary limits are met;
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Advise Management on matters relating
to financial management;
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Ensure that all finances and
appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place, properly
administered and monitored.
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Liaise with Internal and External
auditors and responding to queries, observations and recommendations.
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Controls costs and enforce adherence
to financial plans and projections as approved by the Board of Directors
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Liaise with professional and relevant
authorities on any developments on accounting regulations and international
financial reporting standards and facilitate implementation;
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Advise management on matters relating
to loans disbursements;
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Prepare Monthly quarterly and annual
financial reports;
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Pay suppliers and contractors in
accordance with payment terms spelt out in contact documents
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Monitors and reporting all cash and
bank activities ensuring timely processing of all wire requests forecasting future
cash requirements and managing activity on various debt agreements.
·
Participates in the development of
fundraising strategies
Desired competencies and experience
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A Degree in Finance, Commerce or
related field;
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Must CPA (K) or ACCA finalist;
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Ten (10) years relevant working
experience;
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Must be an ICPAK Member
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Knowledge of relevant statutory laws
e.g. Tax; NSSF;NHIF
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Impeccable organisational skill and
proven analytical ability;
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A Strong team player with
demonstrated experience in leading teams;
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Demonstrated experience in managing
multiple donor projects.
·
Results oriented with proven track
record of working to achieve project targets
Head of Credit & Business Development
Ref: MESPT/HCBD/02
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO the jobholder is responsible
for the continued growth of the business, targeting new and existing clients;
new and existing programs to increase revenue streams, sustainability and
programs success.
The jobholder plays a key role in
continually advancing MESPT’s thought leadership in key segments using data
driven insights, understanding the needs of Microfinance environment; decision
makers and transferring that knowledge into opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Develop and implements a Resource
Mobilization Strategy for MESPT
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Lead the MESPT’s Business Improvement
Service ensuring that critical services such as resource mobilization and
business development support are delivered.
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Oversee the management of current
business services roll out to achieve the intended goal and objectives.
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Manage the successful implementation
of MESPT products & services ensuring surplus and develop new products and
their transition.
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Develop frameworks and recommend
tactics for strategy alignment to ensure MESPT growth and sustainability,
Marketing, and Product Management teams are successful.
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Prepare departmental budget and
ensures the stated business objectives and strategies are implemented in
accordance with approved budget.
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Support the Credit Manager to come up
with tactics for additional products and services to existing customers (within
intermediary portfolio)
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Develop financial and market
performance KPIs to allow for program monitoring against strategic corporate
and operating goals.
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Evaluate effectiveness of the credit
and business development strategies and results.
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Responsible for creating mindshare
for MESPT solutions, and creating a pipeline of new business opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
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A relevant Master’s degree such as
Finance, Business, Commerce or equivalent
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies
or equivalent;
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10 years relevant working experience
of which 5 should be in developing and recommending Fundraising, Business
Development, Resource Mobilization and/or Credit Strategies; Product Analysis
and at a managerial level.
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Results oriented with proven track
record of working to achieve project targets
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Demonstrated knowledge of identifying
new growth opportunities and developing and implementing strategies to generate
incremental revenue;
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Knowledge of business case
development and leading projects
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Strong ability in developing market
insight and conclusions based on available information and data
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Ability to develop cost/benefit
analyses and forecasting models
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Strong written and oral presentation
skills.
Head of Finance and Administration
Ref: MESPT/HFA/05
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO, the jobholder provides
strategic financial leadership and has P&L responsibility including
forecasting, analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities also include monthly
close, compliance, cash flow and cash call management, fund management, special
projects and overseeing finance team.
She also provides strategic leadership to Human Resource and Administration functions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Perform strategic analysis including
cost reduction tactics and business analysis.
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Oversee accuracy of the accounting
records and financial systems
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Ensure budgets of MESPT are
implemented and progress regularly reported;
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Prepare financial statements and
other financial reports
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Design, monitor and supervise
internal financial control measures and systems to safeguard the resources.
·
Facilitate the formulation and
implementation of sound financial and accounting policies, procedures and
systems which are compliant with acceptable accounting policies; legal
requirements and grant agreements;
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Provide operational financial support
and guidance to the senior management team on budgeting and financial
performance;
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Formulate the overall MESPT budget
and lead departmental budgetary process;
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Coordinate visits of external
auditors in auditing financial statements and other specific audits
commissioned by donors and the Board of Trustees;
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Custodian of company documents and
maintains an inventory of fixed assets;
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Ensures financial reporting complies
with prevailing laws and regulations and international financial reporting
standards (IFRS);
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Oversees the Trust’s payroll and
ensure it is in conformity with the staff establishment
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Responsible for the bank accounts,
including opening/closing/ operational profile/signature authorizations.
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Responsible to ensure that treasury
operations meet all relevant control and compliance requirements.
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Oversee MESPT’s Human Resource &
Administration functions;
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Prepares Investment reports
Desired competencies and experience
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A Masters Degree or MBA or equivalent
in relevant area of study
·
A Bachelor degree in Finance,
Accounting, Commerce, Business Management or related field
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Must be a CPA (K) holder or
equivalent
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Must be an ICPAK Member
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A minimum of 12 years relevant
experience.
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Excellent knowledge of International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
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Knowledge of relevant statutory laws
e.g. Tax; NSSF;NHIF
·
Impeccable organisational skill and
proven analytical ability.
·
A Strong team player with
demonstrated experience in leading teams
·
Demonstrated experience in managing
multiple donor projects
·
Results oriented with proven track
record of working to achieve project targets
Chief Executive Officer
Ref: MESPT/CEO/01
Ref: MESPT/CEO/01
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Board of Trustees of MESPT, the
CEO shall provide overall management and strategic direction towards
achievement of the Trust’s objectives and goals as outlined in various
operational and development plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Implement and monitor decisions of
the Board of Trustees and apprises the Board continually on progress
made.
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Ensure effective communication
between the Management and the Board of trustees as well as between different
levels of management
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Spearhead, review and implement
MESP’s Strategic Plan, while ensuring it complies with organisational vision,
mission and values
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Provide overall guidance, leadership,
and direction to the Management Team in order to facilitate the achievement of
MESPT’s mandate
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Provide strategic linkages with the
corporate world, community, government agencies and other social partners for
the benefit of the Trust’s growth.
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Oversee the preparation of the
Trust’s annual work plans, budgets and reports by the relevant head of
departments
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Coordinate and prepare business-related
proposals and resource mobilization
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Provide leadership and fosters
teamwork among Management and all employees
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Provide leadership in developing,
implementing and reviewing management policies, strategies, systems to ensure
quality service delivery to various stakeholders
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Link the Board of Trustees with the
employees at MESPT, by ensuring high corporate governance and infrastructure to
achieve the organizational goal.
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Oversee effective management of human
capital for optimal productivity.
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Ensure compliance with the Trust Act,
KRA, GBK, GMA, Co-operative Act, Rules, By-laws and any applicable laws and
advice on the formulation of policies and procedures and ensure their
implementation of and adherence
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Oversee the management of the Trust’s
credit portfolio.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
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A Relevant Masters Degree such as
development, economics, or business University degree in relevant areas of
study
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A minimum of 15 years of related work
experience, of which 10 years should be in extensive executive-level
management.
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Strong visionary with proven
leadership qualities.
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Professional expertise and financial
orientation
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Knowledge of Performance-based
Management
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Strategic initiative with
organization astuteness and team spirit
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Individual of unquestionable
integrity, credibility, and noble character
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Fundraising skills
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Strong written and oral presentation
skills
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Results oriented with proven track
record of working to achieve project targets
Important Note:
For all positions, successful
candidates should meet the following requirements:
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Police Clearance Certificate from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
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Clearance Certificate from Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
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A Tax Compliance Certificate from
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
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A Clearance Certificate from Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
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A Clearance Certificate from Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified
candidates should forward their applications in PDF format via email clearly quoting
the job title and job reference number in the Subject Area as well as the cover
letter.
The application should include a
cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae indicating telephone contacts, mail
address, names and contacts of three (3) referees and current remuneration to
email address mesptjobs@worthafrica.org to reach us by 13th November 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.