3 positions in a Sacco


NRS Sacco is a growing financial institution currently with over 7,000 members and still growing.

And that is why we need to recruit a larger team into the organization to help us realize NRS mission and vision as we expand nationally.

We are therefore looking for qualified candidates to fill in the positions below:

1. Operations Manager

The Operations Manager will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

The Position holder will be responsible for all the branch operations, policies implementation and daily controls of the society. And will advice the C.E.O. on policies and procedures of the financial institution and monitor daily operations of the Sacco.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Providing support in conceptualizing organization strategies, policies and procedures in line with best practice
  • Aligning and harmonizing departmental objectives with business objectives
  • Planning, designing and coordinating organization related activities and programs.
  • Prepare timely reports for review by the CEO
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the C.E.O.
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic management including planning, goal setting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
  • Leadership, communication and team building skills, Innovativeness with an interest in Management.
  • Bachelors degree in business administration, marketing, economics, Finance or related field
  • At least CPA V
  • 3 years working experience in management position
  • Knowledge in Co-operatives will be added advantage.
  • A diploma in Marketing will be an added advantage
  • Knowledge of computerized financial management system
  • 30 Years and above
2. Marketing Officer

The Marketing officer will be reporting to the Operations Manager

The position holder will be responsible for conducting market research and surveys to facilitate developments on new products and services as well as the review of existing products/services to enhance the Sacco business development strategies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Consistently updating members on new products, activities, events, and any other information relevant to them.
  • Developing and advising the C.E.O. on current competition trends, new products and development in the financial sector
  • Monitoring the competition closely and regularly inform the management of new developments
  • Carrying out the feasibility studies to determine viability of the new branches and products as per the institution plan
  • Developing new strategies for the institution to remain relevant in the financial market.
  • Monitoring products life cycles of the Sacco products
  • Initiating methods and strategies for effective market segmentation and coverage
  • Participating in product development, launching and re-launching of new and existing products
  • Collecting and analyzing market information to determine the Sacco market position and help develop and review business strategies
  • Maintaining customer database and collecting views to assist in customer service and business growth strategies
  • Preparing monthly reports to assist in forecasting, measuring market shares, market trends and demand and adverting effectiveness
Qualifications
  • Diploma in Marketing/Communications or Public relations
  • Computer literacy and proficiency , good communication skills
  • Minimum one (2) years experience in Marketing and Business Development
  • High integrity, personal credibility and result oriented
  • Should be between 25-35 years
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills
  • Resilient, energetic and strong analytical skills

3. Credit Officer


Reporting to the Branch Operations Officer.

The position holder will be responsible for daily coordination of the lending function in the branch, appraising and advising the members on loans, monitoring repayments, and coordinating the debt collection department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for data management of the Loan applicants
  • Growing high quality loan asset portfolio
  • Management of the individual loans portfolio through monitoring and adherence to set terms and conditions.
  • Ensuring compliance to the Sacco’s lending policy
  • Ensuring that all securities/collateral are recorded and well maintained
  • Members are updated on their loans, and are well conversant on terms of repayment
Qualifications
  • Business degree from a recognized University
  • Diploma in Banking, Micro Finance , Co-op Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Management or CPA
  • C+ [plus] in KCSE
  • At least two (2) years working experience in credit / financial Institution.
  • Good understanding of the Financial Sector
  • Computer literacy
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
  • High degree of integrity
  • Excellent member service skills
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Application letter must be Hand Written and the current and expected salary must be indicated.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their applications enclosing copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, detailed CV including names and contacts of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 19th March 2012.

For more information please contact the C.E.O. on ndetika@gmail.com

The C.E.O
Ndetika Rural Sacco Ltd
P.O. Box 575-00902
Kikuyu