Banking Jobs in Kenya - SACCO

Our client, Bingwa Sacco (The Best Managed Sacco in Kenya) with 18 Branches, over 100,000 members and asset worth over Kshs.3.2 Billion wishes to recruit suitably  qualified and experienced individuals for the  position of:

Secretary

Ref No. BNSEC/CCIA/2016

Job Summary:
 Reporting to the CEO, the Secretary will be responsible for providing administrative and clerical services to ensure that the Sacco operations are maintained in an effective and efficient manner.
 
Key duties and responsibilities
  • Provide receptionist services
  • Oversees and administers the day-to-day activities of the office which ensure productive and efficient office operation.
  • Organizes and facilitates meetings, conferences, other special events as directed by the CEO
  • Typing agendas and minutes
  • Manage the filing, storage and security of documents
  • Handling correspondence
  • Respond to inquiries, answering telephone calls and taking messages.
  • Maintaining Sacco diary and arranging appointments for the CEO.
  • Typing and word processing.
  • Liaising with relevant organisations as advised by the CEO
Qualifications:

The candidate must possess the following qualifications;
  • Must have attained a least C+ mean grade and have at least C in Maths and C+ in either English or Kiwashili
  • Diploma in secretarial studies or University degree in Business Administration from a recognized institution.
  • Should have worked for at least 3 years in a busy environment with a track record of achievement.
  • Computer literacy - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Must be between 25-40 years of age
Attributes / Skills
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills preferably, attentive to detail, able to maintain confidentiality, planning and organizing skills, time management, interpersonal skills and customer- orientated service
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all staff.
  • Ability to compile information and prepare reports.
  • Records maintenance skills.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multi skill.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Organizing and coordinating skills.
  • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
How to apply

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 to download the online recruitment form


HR Manager

Ref No. BNHR/CCIA/2016

Job Summary: The HR Manager will be directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function for the Sacco.
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Documentation and management of all staff records and ensuring they are complete and up to date
  • Ensure staff conduct and discipline is maintained at all branches in liaison with the branch managers through fast conclusion of staff disciplinary cases in collaboration with the CEO.
  • Implementation and interpretation of the staff policies and terms and conditions of service to the CEO and Board.
  • Human Resource Planning for all staff to ensure that all staff are optimally utilized
  • Co-ordinate staff Recruitment & Selection, Orientation & Placement to respective department and branches
  • Staff Training & Development through conducting staff training needs assessment, recommending relevant training for all staff
  • Staff Performance Management through implementation of the current performance management system and Performance Appraisals
  • Enhance staff Motivation , Communication, Welfare and Safety & Health
  • Co-ordinate and advice the CEO and the board on best available options when matters Industrial Relations arise
  • Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
 
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:
  • Bachelors’ degree in Arts , Social Sciences, Business Studies or its equivalent from a recognized university and a Higher Diploma in HR or equivalent
  • 5 years working experience in the grade of HR Manager or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations.
  • Membership in IHRM will be an added advantage.
  • Must be between 25-40 years of age
Attributes / Skills
  • Strong character -constantly reminding moral and ethical obligations to employees.
  • Mediator: Playing the role of a peacemaker during disputes, conflicts between staff members.
  • Problem Solver: Solving problems of overall human resource management and long-term organizational planning.
  • Change Agent: Introducing and implementing institutional changes and installing organizational development programs in regard to HR matters
  • Management of Manpower Resources: Broadly concerned with leadership both in the group and individual relationships and labour-management relations.
  • Ability to formulate, implement and monitor HR Policies and Procedures.
  • Advanced decision making and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines
  • Team player with good leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Extensive experience in performance management and reporting
  • Unquestionable Integrity and strong ethical standards
How to apply

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ICT Assistant Officer

Ref  No. BNICT/CCIA/2016

Job Summary: The ICT Assistant Officer will offer support in the provision of efficient and effective ICT Support Services to the Sacco.
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Together with the ICT Manager ensure appropriate Database management and administration;
  • Together with the ICT Manager ensure safe custody of data and information through regular backup for Sacco data (both onsite and off-site);
  • Ensure prompt data processing and transmission to all branches and monitoring of the Sacco information systems;
  • Together with the ICT Manager ensure proper maintenance of ICT related equipment and security of hardware and software
  • Troubleshoot ICT users’ problems relating to internet connectivity, LAN connectivity, email access, computer hardware and software and ensuring smooth operation in the Sacco by promptly liaising with ICT suppliers and support services providers;
  • Together with the ICT Manager , development, implementation and management of computerized information systems;
  • Together with the ICT Manager, research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
  • Ensuring systems integrity, availability and security;
  • Together with the ICT Manager , formulate and implement ICT policies
  • An up-to-date inventory of ICT software and hardware maintained at all times.
  • Together with the ICT Manager, ensure that all system users are trained on all the systems used by the society and emerging technologies
  • Ensure that the Sacco webpage is regularly updated in conjunction with marketing unit and a report on such updates maintained.
  • Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
 
Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:
  • Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized university and 3 years relevant experience or Higher Diploma in IT related course combined with 5 years working experience in the grade of ICT assistant or equivalent in or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations.
  • Professional qualification in ICT (IMIS, MSCE or MSCD or DBA)
  • Wide experience and a high level of competence in computerized information systems.
  • Membership in a professional association will be an added advantage.
  • Must be between 25-40 years of age
Attributes / Skills
  • Self-driven, initiative-taking, highly dynamic & able to work long hours unsupervised.
  • Proven ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging ICT technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify new and better ICT approaches to work processes and incorporates same.
  • Demonstrate logical and analytical approach to problems solving.
  • Good team player with high level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Ability to formulate, implement and monitor ICT Policies, Standards and Procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Unquestionable Integrity and strong ethical standard
How to apply

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Once you complete, click on the submit button below, follow the simple instructions and send.
 
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Send the e-mail to co-opconsultancy@co-opbank.co.ke

Closing Date: 16th August, Mid-night