Kenya Women Microfinance Bank Limited
is seeking to recruit experienced and highly motivated individuals for the
following positions:
1. Livestock Agri-Business Manager
Reporting to the General Manager -
Research & Product Development, the incumbent of this position will be
responsible for driving the Bank’s sustainable and comprehensive financial
solutions to the various livestock agribusiness value chains like dairy farming,
poultry farming, aqua farming (fish), apiculture (bees) and others for the
growth of the Bank’s livestock agribusiness portfolio.
Specific Responsibilities
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Oversee the Livestock agribusiness
operations of the organization by providing leadership to KWFT sales team.
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Managing a growing and sustainable
Livestock agribusiness portfolio through developing new opportunities with
existing clients and acquiring new clients through networking with agribusiness
value chain players.
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Developing financial products that
address the needs of the livestock agribusiness farmers and generate effective
and efficient marketing strategies.
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Conduct assessment of the training
needs of small-holder farmer clients and KWFT staff on fundamentals of
livestock agri-business.
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Develop, prepare and implement
livestock agribusiness training curriculum and modules to create sustainable
capacity building and support systems and establish the Bank’s farmers’
resource centre.
·
Identifying and developing
sustainable partnerships and initiatives with internal and external
stakeholders that seek to address clients’ livestock agribusiness needs.
The required qualifications and key
attributes include the following:
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Must have a Bachelor of Science in
Animal Production degree from a recognized University.
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Must have at least 5 years experience
in Livestock Agribusiness development preferably in a financial institution.
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Strong research, analysis and
strategic planning skills.
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Proven good marketing and training
skills.
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Must have good general management,
team leadership and people development skills.
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Possess high communication skills;
good interpersonal skills, excellent presentation and written skills.
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Be willing to travel.
2. Compliance Officers
Reporting to the General Manager Risk
and Compliance, the incumbent(s) will be responsible for compliance related
matters in the bank.
Specific Responsibilities
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To ensure compliance of the
applicable legislation & company policies by staff & regularly review
and monitor business operations and reporting thereon.
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To conduct training on compliance
matters.
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To facilitate resolution of
compliance breaches.
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Facilitate the process of identifying
and mitigating compliance risk.
The required qualifications and key
attributes include the following:
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Must have a degree in a Business
related degree.
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At least 3 years’ experience in the
financial services industry in Risk, Compliance, Operations, Legal, Finance, or
Audit.
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Professional qualifications e.g.
CPA/ACCA will be an added advantage.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills.
3. Legal Officer
Reporting to the General Manager,
Corporate Affairs, the Legal Officer will be responsible for the following:
Specific Responsibilities
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Reviewing and drafting contracts and
lease agreements.
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Coordinating and managing the
litigation portfolio of the Bank.
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Liaising with external lawyers on
litigation matters for or against the Bank.
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Representing the Bank in court
proceedings and ensuring timely gathering of evidence as required.
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Providing legal advice to the Bank on
existing and emerging legal issues.
·
Reviewing and advising the Bank on
laws that may have an impact on its business.
The required qualifications and key
attributes include the following:
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Holder of LL.B degree from a
recognized institution.
·
Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya
School of Law.
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Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
with a current practicing certificate.
·
One year post admission work
experience preferably in litigation.
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills.
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Ability to work independently and in
a team.
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An apt learner.
·
Highly motivated and passionate about
the job.
Applications with detailed CV that
includes names of three referees and expected remuneration should reach us on
or before 26th June, 2015.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
Applications should be sent to hrd@kwftdtm.com.