Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a leading
reinsurer in the region listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Manager Legal
Ref No: KRC/HR/2012/04
Reporting to the Corporation Secretary and head of Legal the
selected candidate will provide legal counsel to the Corporation with the
following main responsibilities:-
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Providing assistance to the Corporation Secretary in
facilitating the smooth running of Board meetings and those of its committees.
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Ensuring and facilitating compliance with all legal requirements
and providing specialist advice to management and the Board.
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Undertaking important contractual negotiations and drafting
legal contracts and agreements on behalf of the Corporation.
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Maintaining excellent relations with various stakeholders,
including the Insurance Regulatory Authority, Capital Markets Authority,
Nairobi Securities Exchange and other relevant Government departments.
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Managing external legal services and legal consultants
especially in litigation matters of the Corporation.
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Drafting and implementing the Legal Division’s strategy in line
with the Corporation’s strategy.
The Person
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Applicants should be holders of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree,
a diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law and a Certified Public Secretary
(CPS-K).
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In addition they should have at least five years experience in
Commercial Law practice as a senior legal officer in a medium sized
organization preferably one listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, three of
which should have been at management level.
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A masters degree in Law or relevant field will be an added
advantage.
Assistant Manager – Human Resource
Ref No: KRC/HR/2012/05
Reporting to the Human Resource Manager the selected candidate
will coordinate implementation of HR policies and programs and will be
responsible for the following duties:-
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Assisting in human resource planning for anticipated expansion,
growth and or changes of the Corporation’s strategy.
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Coordinating the hiring and separation of employees, motivating
and retaining the best and most appropriate staff to help the Corporation meet
its objectives and strategies.
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Developing and implementing HR policies including salaries,
benefits, leave, recruitment and separation and developing career progression
paths.
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Managing corporation-wide programs that address issues of
culture change management, team building, succession planning, and workforce
development.
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Providing assistance with identification of training needs and
implementing training programs.
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Assisting managers with staff issues including counseling and
conflict management.
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Developing and maintaining accurate and relevant job
descriptions for existing and new management and staff positions and updating
these and other staff records.
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Driving the performance appraisal process in accordance with the
appraisal guidelines.
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Enforcing human resource initiatives, policies and procedures in
the Corporation offices.
The Person
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Applicants should possess a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources,
Social Sciences, Organization Design & Development or relevant fields and
be holders of a Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management and
members of the Institute of Human Resources Management of Kenya.
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They should have at least five years relevant working experience
two of which should be in a similar management position. In addition they
should have strong leadership and management skills and excellent interpersonal
and communication skills.
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They should be team players,Computer literate and familiar with
standard Microsoft Office applications, have the ability to work under pressure
and meet deadlines.
Graduate French - Speaking Trainees (2)
Ref No: KRC/HR/2012/06
The selected candidates will undergo a well structured graduate trainee programme in reinsurance covering underwriting and claims management.
Upon successful completion of the trainee programme they will be
assigned specific duties in Reinsurance department focusing on both the
Francophone and Anglophone markets.
The Person
Applicants should be Kenyan Citizens who hold Upper second class
honors university degree with specialization in French language or graduates in
insurance or actuarial sciences or relevant Business fields who are fluent in
written and spoken French.
Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin,
age or physical disability.
An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the
successful candidates.
Applicants should post or email as attachments their CV and cover letter quoting the relevant Job Ref No. and outlining how they meet requirements for the position to:-
The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited
P. O Box 30271, 00100 GPO
Nairobi
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited
P. O Box 30271, 00100 GPO
Nairobi
E-mail: hr@kenyare.co.ke
Closing Date: 17th August 2012