KCB MCF Mobigrow Program – Partnership
Officer
MobiGrow is a partnership program between KCB Bank and MasterCard Foundation, implemented in Kenya and Rwanda. The aim of the program is to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers & pastoralists through productivity enhancement trainings and capacity building and offering financial products tailored to smallholders & pastoralist needs and profiles.
Reporting to the Program Manager, the
job holder will support the program team in the implementation of all
activities related to the program’s commitment to build sustainable
synergies and engagements with relevant market actors and facilitators,
government and non-governmental bodies while creating sustained linkages
between these entities and farmers’ Producer Organizations.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Responsibilities
Requirements
MobiGrow is a partnership program between KCB Bank and MasterCard Foundation, implemented in Kenya and Rwanda. The aim of the program is to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers & pastoralists through productivity enhancement trainings and capacity building and offering financial products tailored to smallholders & pastoralist needs and profiles.
Responsibilities
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Map out existing businesses
&support partners in the regions where MobiGrow operates in a bid to
link them up to producer organizations and cooperatives that exist in those
areas.
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Assess the producer organization and
co-operatives volumes produced and align the produce to specific markets i.e.
traders, processors, retailers, wholesalers or exporters.
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Evaluate producer organization and
co-operatives needs in terms of quantities for inputs and align their needs to
wholesale input providers, including innovative suppliers like i-procure.
·
Identify existing donor funded
partnerships and initiatives out in the field that MobiGrow could partner with,
in order to bring on board more smallholder farmers hence meeting the targets.
·
Lead the engagement process of all
contracted and strategic partners including guiding the team on relationship
management
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Represent the program in local county
government forums and other stakeholder forums. Advice the program on the best
timing to have program open days and stakeholder forums.
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Conduct specific business and
financial diagnostics to assess the financial health of producer organizations
and off-taker SMEs, then plan capacity building sessions in a bid to improve
finance and business operations in a bid to expand their capacity to engage
with financial products and serve their farmers better.
·
Planning of activities to ensure that
the objectives of the program are met within the set timelines while optimizing
resources and maximizing impact.
·
Periodic reporting of the situation
on the ground to provide both data and anecdotal evidence of impact.
·
Develop timely and concise reports on
program implementation as prescribed under the program. Specifically contribute
the partnerships piece of the quarterly donor reporting
Requirements
·
University Degree preferably in
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Business Administration or related fields
from an institution recognized by CHE.
·
Master’s Degree and/or Professional
qualifications in related field will be an added advantage.
·
Have at least 4 years’ working
experience, which should include:
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At least 3 years’ experience in
markets systems facilitations for development programs
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At least 3 years’ experience in
Diagnosis of businesses to identify technical & management gaps
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At least 3 years’ experience in
Negotiations to develop and create additional funds for development programs.
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At least 3 years’ experience in
Representation of Program in the local ecosystem including Governments and
Value Chain actors.
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Experience in Creating a Buyers base
for the Program beneficiaries
·
Computer Literate with great
attention to detail
·
Should have good relationship
management skills
How to Apply
The above position is a demanding
role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities
to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and
submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application
must be received by Monday,
1st October, 2018.
Qualified candidates with disability
are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Sahl Banking – Branch Manager
Reporting to the Regional Business
Manager, the Branch Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership of
the branch to achieve Sahl and conventional Banking growth and profitability,
customer service excellence whilst ensuring implementation of an effective risk
management framework through efficient utilization of resources.
Responsibilities
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Act as the principal point of contact
for the bank’s relationship with a designation portfolio of high net worth
customers.
·
Achieve profitability targets through
revenue maximization and prudent cost management.
·
Grow Shari’ah compliant products
and cross sales other basket products as per targets.
·
Ensure proper documentation and
administration of Shari’ah compliant portfolios, managing PAR as per set
targets.
·
Grow and monitor branch’s liability
and asset portfolios to achieve business targets;
·
Grow the customer base, ensure
retention of existing customers through high level of customer satisfaction.
·
Overall management of the branch
through efficient utilization of resources.
·
Delivery of excellent customer
service through maintenance of high service standards.
·
Ensure compliance to Enterprise Wide
Risk Management Framework.
·
Motivate, coach and develop a high
performing team.
Requirements
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A University Degree in business
related field from a reputable and CHE recognized institution. A master’s
degree is an added advantage.
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Certification in Islamic Banking
·
At least 8 years’ experience in
general banking; 4 years of which should have been Branch Management and must
have:
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Experience in Sales,
Personal/Business and especially Shari’ah compliant products.
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Experience Credit Analysis and
administration.
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Experience in Bank operations
covering Cash Management, Clearing, Accounts and Administration.
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A thorough knowledge and
understanding of the banking Industry.
·
Excellent inter-personal,
communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop
strong business relations
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A good understanding of risk,
credit policies and procedures.
·
Strong leadership skills with
demonstrated competences in championing high performance management
·
Excellent planning, organization,
problem solving and analytical skills.
How to Apply
The above position is a demanding
role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the
successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities
to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and
submit your application with a detailed CV.
To be considered your application
must be received by Monday, 1st October, 2018.
Qualified candidates with disability
are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
NB: In the event that you are invited to interview for any
positions, we will require that you provide us with the following documents:
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National I.D.
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KRA Pin Card
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Birth Certificate of self
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Passport Photo (White Background)
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NSSF Card
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NHIF Card
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Police Clearance Certificate (less
than 5 Months old)
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Academic and Professional
certificates, including official transcripts
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Certificates of Service from previous
employers as applicable