Tourism
Finance Corporation (TFC) is the leading Development Financial Institution
(DFI) providing affordable and accessible financial facilities and advisory
services to the Tourism Industry.
TFC’s
mission is to develop and diversify Kenya’s Tourism industry by providing a
range of advisory and financial services to investors in tourism related
enterprises.
Executive
Administrative Assistant
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Executive Administrative Assistant is responsible
for managing and overseeing the operations of the Managing Director’s office.
Key
Responsibilities
- Maintain
MD’s calendars / diaries, schedule appointments and take responsibility
for Boardroom management.
- Provide
timely and accurate operational support on behalf of the Managing Director
to maintain day to day efficiencies in the office upkeep and cleanliness.
- Provide
administrative support and secretarial services required for the smooth
functioning of the Office.
- Coordinate
management meetings, create and distribute pertinent documentation
including reports, minutes, agendas etc.
- Prepare
reports as directed.
- Receive
and open Corporation’s mail.
- Handle
all confidential files in the Confidential Registry.
- Attend
to visitors, official calls and enquiries at the office.
- Handle
basic routine correspondences within the office which includes emails,
handling classified and confidential documents and information.
- Ensure
security of office, documents and equipment.
- Coordinate
and handle travel arrangements.
Qualifications,
Competencies and Experience
- A
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Strategy, business related
field or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
- Diploma
in Secretarial studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A
minimum of KCSE Mean Grade of C+ or its equivalent.
- Have
minimum typing speed of 50 w.p.m. and shorthand speed of 100 w.p.m.
- Proficiency
in MS Office.
- Have
worked in a busy executive office for not less than 3 years.
- Strong
interpersonal skills.
- Good
office organization and management skills.
- Excellent
public relations and team player.
- High
Integrity.
Chief
Public Relations & Communications Officer
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Chief Public Relations & Communications
Officer will handle all outgoing communication for purposes of maintaining a
good Corporate image and showcase the Corporation’s Brand Identity to
stakeholders, the General Public and to International partners.
Key
Responsibilities
- Prepare
and implement the Corporation’s Public Relations, Communications and
Marketing Strategy, vision, mission and policies.
- Develop
and Plan the annual Departmental targets and ensure that the core
objectives of the Corporation are achieved.
- Advice
the Managing Director on all outgoing communication as the Corporation’s
spokesperson before it goes to press.
- Plan
and prepare Departmental budget and ensure that expenditure remains within
the approved budget.
- Plan
and discuss with the Managing Director all publicity activities for the
year.
- Attend
all Management meetings and present budgets and all proposals to the
Board.
- Discuss
and draft the Managing Directors speeches and manage the flow of
information to stakeholders.
- Plan
and direct all Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Sponsorships and
projects
- Represent
the Managing Director in domestic and international events.
- Ensure
timely and efficient implementation of the Annual Work Plan.
- Mentor,
coach and provide leadership to the Public Relations and Marketing Team.
- Coordinate
surveys to measure customer satisfaction at the Corporation.
Qualifications,
Competencies and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Communication / International Relations / PR or its equivalent.
- A
postgraduate Diploma in Communication / International Relations / PR.
- A
Master’s degree from a recognize university.
- Practicing
Certificate from Public Relations Society of Kenya.
- At
least 7 years’ experience with 3 years in a managerial position.
- IT
proficiency.
- Marketing
Skills.
- Negotiation
and good communication skills
- Good
interpersonal.
- Leadership
skills.
- Trust
worthy
Chief ICT Officer
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Chief ICT Officer will be responsible for
developing, implementing, and securing ICT systems including overseeing
implementation of ICT projects.
The
job holder will also interpret and implement ICT policies and strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan,
coordinate, monitor and evaluate ICT program activities.
- Develop
and manage ICT vendor relation.
- Coordinate
the implementation of ICT projects and providing guidance to ICT project
managers.
- Coordinate
ICT feasibility studies and market research and evaluating results for
implementation.
- Oversee
quality assurance review, and provide overall direction and guidance to
assigned project personnel.
- Interpret
policies and manage ICT programs in the Corporation in line with ICT goals
and strategic objectives.
- Plan,
coordinate, monitor and evaluate the development and implementation of
security of ICT data and systems.
- Undertake
periodic review of ICT systems projects and procedures and recommend
improvements.
- Prepare
ICT status reports and ensure professional standards and guidelines are
adhered to.
- Initiate
policy review and update existing regulations on computing management
including drawing of specifications for ICT services and system projects.
- Work
with officers under him/her in formulating and presenting suggestions for
development of ICT strategic plans.
- Advise
on emerging new technologies and development.
Qualifications,
Competencies and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information
System, Computer Engineering.
- A
Master’s degree from a recognize university.
- Any
ICT specialized certification such as MCSE, CISM, CISA, CCNA,
MCP,A+,DBA,CISCO etc.
- At
least 7 years’ experience with 3 years in a managerial position.
- Member
of Computer Society of Kenya or equivalent professional body.
- Programming
skills.
- Ability
to analyze and evaluate feasibility and sustainability of ICT projects.
- Project
organization, management and control.
- Good
communication skills.
- Leadership
skills.
- Team
Player.
Head of
Finance
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Head of Finance is responsible for designing,
planning and co-ordinating all aspects of financial management at the
Corporation and advice the Managing Director and the Board on the Corporation’s
financial plans.
Key
Responsibilities
- Design
and develop financial policies and strategies and co-ordinates their
effective implementation to ensure compliance and general review.
- Advise
the Managing Director and the Board on effective ways of maintaining
adequate liquidity to finance the operations of the Corporation.
- Design
and manage the implementation of effective cash office systems for
cashiering services, proper recording and billing, collection of all
monies due, and institutions (Govt. ministries, departments and parastatals).
- Supervise
the preparation of payroll and payment of salaries ensuring that
appropriate statutory deductions are made and remitted to respective
authorities.
- Design
and implement appropriate controls with regard to debt and credit
management, assets management, tariffs, charge rates, and all tax matters
of the Corporation.
- Guide,
lead and manage the staff in the department.
- Co-ordinate,
guide and assist the Heads of Departments in the preparation and
evaluation of all departmental annual budgets to consolidate the same into
the Corporation budget and create systems and procedures for monitoring
performance against budget.
- Co-ordinate
and supervise the preparation of Management and Financial information
including the establishment and maintenance of effective control systems
for preparation of monthly, quarterly and year end management.
- Establish
sound working relations with the market players in the sector so as to be
updated on investment decisions.
- Perform
Treasury Management activities and manages the Corporation’s bank
accounts, loans and other financial instruments and investment portfolio
with a view to effective cash-flow management.
- Liaise
with the Treasury, Auditor General (Corporations) and parent Ministry for
Coordination of Financial and accounting matters.
- Prepare
annual financial statements and forward to the National Audit Office.
- Signatory
of all Bank Accounts and any correspondence to the Bank.
Qualifications,
Competencies and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a relevant field from a
recognized university.
- A
Master’s degree from a recognize university.
- CPA(K),
ACCA qualifications or equivalent.
- Member
of ICPAK or equivalent professional body.
- Computer
Literacy.
- Good
communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- At
least 7 years’ experience with 5 years in supervisory role.
Head of
Legal Services & Corporation Secretary
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Head of Legal Services & Corporation
Secretary is the legal
advisor to the Board and Management on legal and corporate governance issues.
advisor to the Board and Management on legal and corporate governance issues.
Key
Responsibilities
- Providing
sound legal advice to the Board and Management.
- Advise
the Board and Management on Corporate Governance and effective Board
processes.
- Ensure
the Corporation complies with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Plan
and organize annual calendar of Board meetings of the Corporation and
subsidiaries.
- Prepare
agenda and other documents, arrange and call for Board meetings.
- Take
minutes of Board meetings to ensure that proceedings from the meetings are
accurately recorded and distributed.
- Draw
and ensure proper execution of contracts by authorized signatories.
- Draw
leases for the Corporation’s properties.
- Register
Title Documents for Corporation’s properties to ensure that all properties
are properly accounted for.
- Provide
legal guidance to the Corporation on matters pertaining to debt
collection.
- Ensure
effective management of legal risks through compliance with legal norms
and corporate governance standards.
- Liaise
with external lawyers to facilitate collection and preparation of
information related to court cases and court hearing.
- Prepare
legal documentation and briefs for legal proceedings in court for use by
external lawyers assigned cases to prosecute or defend.
- Ensure
that the Corporation is represented ably in Court cases.
- Settle
potential legal matters before going to court to reduce costs that accrue due
to over dependence on external lawyers.
- Maintain
secretarial records, statutory books and registers.
Qualifications,
Competencies and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Law
- A
Master’s degree from a recognize university
- Diploma
in Law (Kenya School of Law)
- CPS
(K)
- At
least six (6) years’ experience with four (4) years in supervisory role
- Computer
Literacy
- Good
Communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Member
of Law Society of Kenya or equivalent professional body.
Managing
Director
Reporting
to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director is responsible for implementing
Board decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the
Corporation’s goals, objectives and
agreed performance targets.
agreed performance targets.
Key
Responsibilities
- Develop
and recommend to the Board the long term strategy, business plans and
annual operating budgets; and establish proper internal monitoring and
control systems and procedures.
- Ensure
that there is effective communication between the Management and the Board
as well as between different levels of Management.
- Ensure
decisions of the Board are implemented.
- Provide
leadership to the employees.
- Attend
to personnel matters including organizational structures, appointments,
welfare, training, industrial relations, separation and effective
management succession plans.
- Ensure
continuous improvements in the quality and value of services and products
provided by the Corporation.
- Ensure
continuous achievement of the Corporation’s financial and operating goals
and objectives.
- Oversee
and ensure implementation of corporate policies and programmes.
- Maintain
a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating
employees.
- Foster
a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate
citizenship.
- Act
as the principal spokesperson of the Corporation.
- Ensure
compliance with the laws of the Country.
- Resource
mobilization.
Qualifications,
Competencies and Experience
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Business Administration or Strategy or a related
discipline.
- Master’s
Degree from a recognize university.
- 10
years of relevant work experience with at least 5 years in a senior
management role.
- Financial
knowledge.
- Understanding
of the law.
- Leadership
skills.
- Good
interpersonal skills.
- Good
communication skills.
- Commitment
to institution’s vision and values.
- Membership
of a professional body i.e. ICPAK, ACCA or its equivalent.
Shortlisted
candidates will be expected to comply with chapter six (6) of the Constitution,
2010.
Compliance certificates from the following institutions should be attached.
- Kenya
Revenue Authority
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Credit
Reference Bureau
- Criminal
Investigations Department
- Higher
Education Loans Board
The
successful candidate will be accorded a competitive remuneration package that
reflects the strategic importance of the position.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications/competences and skills, a detailed and updated CV, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, National ID, details and contacts of three professional referees, as well as current and expected remuneration to reach the undersigned by 1st July, 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Ag. Chairman
Board of Directors
Tourism Finance Corporation
Utalii House, 11th Floor
P.O. Box 42013, 00100.
Nairobi
OR
chairman@tourismfinance.go.ke
TFC is an equal opportunity employer