The Higher Education
Loans Board (HELB) is a state corporation whose mandate is to source funds and
provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized
institutions of higher learning in the East African region.
As part of its growth
and transformation strategy, the Board seeks to recruit a visionary and
energetic professional for the position ofChief Executive Officer / Board Secretary and is, accordingly, inviting applications from qualified Kenyan
citizens for this position.
Job Profile
Reporting to the
Board, the CEO is expected to lead a team of professionals by:-
- Providing
an innovative and pragmatic leadership in the financing of a dynamic and
fast growing higher education sector;
- Developing
strategies and partnerships that will promote and enhance the role of HELB
in effective delivery of its statutory mandate;
- Ensuring
compliance with the constitutional and public financial management
requirements through prudent management of all the resources of the Board;
- Leading
and motivating a talented team of a human capital operating under a
performance-oriented culture.
Person Profile
The ideal candidate
will possess the following qualifications:-
- A
minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior positions with a bias towards
financial management; candidates with experience in financing of education
have a distinct advantage;
- A solid
educational attainment from a recognized university; candidates with a
Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business studies or Education have
an added advantage;
- A deep
understanding of how to mobilize funds and sustain a revolving fund
scheme;
- A
proven track record in change management and institutional transformation;
- An
excellent understanding of the dynamics of the higher education subsector
in Kenya and in the region;
- An
appropriate appreciation of Kenya’s public sector performance contracting
processes;
- Ability
to interact effectively with senior government officers, heads of higher
education institutions and the financial community.
It is expected that the applicant will have complied with
Chapter 6 provisions of the Constitution.
The successful
applicant will be appointed on a five (5) year contract and will be eligible
for renewal once upon satisfactory performance.
A competitive
remuneration package will be offered.
Candidates must
enclose a current CV giving details of day time contacts, names and contacts of
three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials so as to
reach the Chairman of the Board at the addresses below not later than 15th
September 2012
Chairman,
Higher Education Loans Board,
P.O. Box 69489-00400,
Higher Education Loans Board,
P.O. Box 69489-00400,
Nairobi.
Or e-mail address:
ceo@helb.co.ke
‘HELB is an equal
opportunity employer’