The Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Postbank) is a Savings Bank
with a national branch network, and offering a wide range of financial
services.
Postbank is seeking to recruit a high caliber, results oriented and experienced professionals for the following position:
Chief Operations Officer
Position Function: The job
holder deputizes the Managing Director and is responsible for providing
leadership to business, strategy, quality management, marketing, sales,
business development, ICT, credit, risk management functions while ensuring
provision of quality customer service in liaison with business partners and
franchise holders in financial services. Postbank is seeking to recruit a high caliber, results oriented and experienced professionals for the following position:
Chief Operations Officer
Key
Responsibilities
- Develop
and the Bank’s business and ensure profitable operations.
- Spearhead
business growth initiatives while leveraging on technology.
- Develop
and continuously review Bank’s policies and procedures ensuring strong
internal controls without stifling the business.
- Appraise
the business performance to ensure all activities are profitable and meet
set objectives.
- Ensure
optimal utilization of Bank’s resources including ICT systems.
- Organize,
control and direct the functions of Banking, ICT, Strategy, Marketing,
Business Development and Credit.
- Develop
and review the Bank’s strategic plan, and monitor implementation of the
planned activities
- Continuously
appraise technological developments and identify innovations that will
drive business.
- Develop
and document the Bank’s strategic plan, risk and business continuity plans
and ensure effective execution
- Ensuring
continuous improvement in customer and other support services
- Deputize
the Managing Director.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s
Degree in Business Studies, Economics, Banking or relevant field
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Banking or relevant field.
- Diploma
in Banking, Project Management and Membership to Kenya Institute of
Bankers will be an added advantage.
- Minimum
9 years’ experience with at least 3 years at Senior Managerial level.
- Certificate
of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Clearance
from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Key
Skills and Competencies
- Strong
leadership and management skills
- Excellent
Negotiation skills
- High
level of Interpersonal skills
- Should
demonstrate a high degree of relationship building skills
- Effective
communication skills
The
position offers a competitive remuneration package.
Terms of Service and Remuneration
The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3 ) years renewable for a similar period of time subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
How to Apply
Terms of Service and Remuneration
The appointment will be for a contractual period of three (3 ) years renewable for a similar period of time subject to satisfactory performance and delivery of set performance targets and outcomes.
How to Apply
Suitably
qualified candidates should apply in confidence to the address below enclosing
CVs with full details of educational background, professional qualifications,
and attach copies of certificates and relevant testimonials.
Applications must be delivered to the Postbank Headquarters situated at Postbank House, 6th Floor, Market Lane Off 17 Banda Street.
An
acknowledgement receipt will be issued.
Please
address applications to:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Kenya Post Office Savings Bank
P.O Box 30311, 00100
Nairobi
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Kenya Post Office Savings Bank
P.O Box 30311, 00100
Nairobi
All applications should be received not later than Wednesday, 31st August 2016.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any
form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Postbank is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to implementing
affirmative action. In this regard, women, people living with disabilities and
people from marginalized groups with requisite qualifications are encouraged to
apply.
Postbank is ISO 9001:2008 Certified
Postbank is ISO 9001:2008 Certified