Board of Trustees
National Social Security Fund
The Board
of Trustees, National Social Security Fund (NSSF), one of the largest public
funds in Kenya wishes to fill the position of Managing Trustee.
As the
Fund’s Managing Trustee, the holder will be responsible for the day to day
running of the Fund under the direction of the Board of Trustees of the NSSF to
achieve the Fund’s objectives as set out in the NSSF Act and the Strategic
Plan.
The
Managing Trustee shall receive guidance and direction from the Board of
Trustees.
This shall
be done by formulating a clear strategy and setting agreed tasks and targets
which shall be reviewed with the Board on a regular basis.
The
Managing Trustee will therefore, provide the leadership, motivation and
guidance to ensure that staff are motivated and focused in achieving the
targets agreed with the Board.
More specifically, the job will
involve among other responsibilities; the following:-
- Provide Corporate leadership and guidance to achieve the mandate of NSSF.
- Develop and recommend to the Board the long-term strategy, business plans, annual plans and annual operating budgets to the Board.
- Ensure that there is effective communication between the Management and the Board, between different levels of Management as well as between the Fund, Government and other stakeholders.
- Ensure constant cost effective and efficient improvements in the quality and value of services and products provided by the Fund.
- Ensure continuous achievement of the Fund’s financial and operating goals and objectives, and oversee the implementation of the corporate policies and programs and cost effective management of resources.
- Maintain a conducive work environment to attract, retain and motivate employees, and foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.
- Implement the policy reform objectives of NSSF.
- The ideal candidate will be in the age bracket of 40 years to 55 years.
- First Degree in any one of insurance, law, accounting, actuarial science, economics, banking, finance or their equivalent.
- Masters degree in a commercial, management or equivalent field from a recognized University.
- Minimum ten (10) years’ experience which must have been in a senior management position in an organization of a similar size or complexity.
- Proven leadership and entrepreneurial skills, change management and strategic planning expertise and good interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of IT essential.
- Experience in matters relating directly to pensions and administration of schemes such as provision of social security, fund manager or administration will be an added advantage.
- Must conform with the requirements under Chapter Six of the constitution.
- Must have attended and be certified on a Corporate governance Course.
Send your
application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number stating current
and expected salary and three (3) referees.
Send your
application by hand, courier, post or email. All applications be clearly marked
“Managing Trustee Position” on the envelope.
The application should be addressed
to:
The
Chairman
Board of
Trustees
National
Social Security Fund
NSSF
Building, Block A, 3rd Floor
P O Box
30599-00100
Nairobi
Email:
mt2013@nssfkenya.co.ke
All
applications must be received on or before 4 October, 2013.
NSSF is an
equal opportunity employer.
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
ISO
9001:2008 Certified.
