Ref. No: ADPG/SASRA/001
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) is a State Corporation established under the Sacco Societies Act, 2008 (the Act) No. 14 of 2008, with a mandate to regulate, supervise, license and develop the Sacco sector in Kenya.The SASRA Board wishes to recruit a visionary CEO with exceptional leadership and strategic management skills to provide the stewardship required to deliver the Authority’s mandate.
The suitable candidate shall be employed on a 4-year contract, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The CEO will report to the Board and be responsible for the operations and executive management of the Authority.S/he will be responsible for:
· Providing strategic leadership and direction in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of SASRA’s strategic management plan and budget;
· Implementing a legal and regulatory framework for a high level approach to supervision aimed at strengthening Sacco societies;
· Ensuring that Sacco members’ funds are protected through effective surveillance and enforcement to support the growth of the Sacco societies;
· Implementing and evaluating SASRA’s accountability and performance contract with the Government;
· Developing an organisation culture that promotes high performance and encourages transparency, integrity and accountability; and
· Advising the Board and Sacco societies on policy, technical and professional matters.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate shall possess the following minimum qualifications and qualities:
· At least ten years relevant experience in financial management, co-operative practice and management, law, finance or economics, with at least five years in a senior management role in a large organisation. A strong supervisory background in the financial sector and core co-operative business is an added advantage;
· A Bachelors degree in Co-operatives, Economics, Finance, Law or equivalent from a recognized university.
· A Masters degree and/or professional management qualifications and membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage;
· Demonstrated experience in strategic management; and
· A proven record of high integrity and ethical practice.
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application along with copies of your certificates and a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration including all benefits, 3 professional referees, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the reference number above to reach us by hand, courier or post on or before 3rd March, 2010.Mark the job reference number clearly on the envelope and send to:
The Chairman
Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority
NSSF Building, Bishops Road
PO Box 25089 – 00100,Nairobi
Note that this is a re-advertisement.All previous applicants need not re-apply and will be considered under this extended timeframe.Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) is a State Corporation established under the Sacco Societies Act, 2008 (the Act) No. 14 of 2008, with a mandate to regulate, supervise, license and develop the Sacco sector in Kenya.The SASRA Board wishes to recruit a visionary CEO with exceptional leadership and strategic management skills to provide the stewardship required to deliver the Authority’s mandate.
The suitable candidate shall be employed on a 4-year contract, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The CEO will report to the Board and be responsible for the operations and executive management of the Authority.S/he will be responsible for:
· Providing strategic leadership and direction in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of SASRA’s strategic management plan and budget;
· Implementing a legal and regulatory framework for a high level approach to supervision aimed at strengthening Sacco societies;
· Ensuring that Sacco members’ funds are protected through effective surveillance and enforcement to support the growth of the Sacco societies;
· Implementing and evaluating SASRA’s accountability and performance contract with the Government;
· Developing an organisation culture that promotes high performance and encourages transparency, integrity and accountability; and
· Advising the Board and Sacco societies on policy, technical and professional matters.
Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate shall possess the following minimum qualifications and qualities:
· At least ten years relevant experience in financial management, co-operative practice and management, law, finance or economics, with at least five years in a senior management role in a large organisation. A strong supervisory background in the financial sector and core co-operative business is an added advantage;
· A Bachelors degree in Co-operatives, Economics, Finance, Law or equivalent from a recognized university.
· A Masters degree and/or professional management qualifications and membership of a relevant professional body is an added advantage;
· Demonstrated experience in strategic management; and
· A proven record of high integrity and ethical practice.
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application along with copies of your certificates and a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration including all benefits, 3 professional referees, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the reference number above to reach us by hand, courier or post on or before 3rd March, 2010.Mark the job reference number clearly on the envelope and send to:
The Chairman
Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority
NSSF Building, Bishops Road
PO Box 25089 – 00100,Nairobi
Note that this is a re-advertisement.All previous applicants need not re-apply and will be considered under this extended timeframe.Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
