The Meru County Microfinance
Corporation is a County Corporation established under the Meru County
Microfinance Corporation Act, 2014 with the mandate of providing microfinance
services to Small and Medium enterprises.
To ensure continued success and
growth, we are seeking a dynamic and highly talented individuals to join our
team in the following exciting and challenging position:
Risk Manager
One (1) Position
Interested candidates must have a proven track record of
performance; possess excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication
skills.
Exposure to IT packages, ability to meet deadlines and
deliver under pressure is essential.
Position Scope: Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Risk Manager will be responsible for assessing
risks and implementing plans and strategies to minimize business losses.
Key Responsibilities
·
Developing, implementing and
reviewing policies and procedures that reduce credit risk;
·
Designing and implementing an overall
risk management process for the corporation, which includes an analysis of the
financial impact in the corporation when risks occur
·
Analyzing current risks and
identifying potential risks that are affecting the corporation
·
Evaluating the corporations previous
handling of risks, and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the
corporation such as costs and legal requirements
·
Preparing risk management and
insurance budgets
·
Risk reporting ;(informing the board
of directors about the most significant risks to the business; ensuring
business heads understand the risks that might affect their departments;
ensuring individuals understand their own accountability for individual risks)
·
Explaining the external risk posed by
corporate governance to stakeholders
·
Creating business continuity plans to
limit risks
·
Building risk awareness amongst staff
by providing support and training within the corporation
·
Any other duties as assigned from
time to time
Qualifications / Skills / Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following
qualifications and competencies:-
·
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management,
Business Studies and Management, Finance or Economics, statistics or any other
related field.
·
CPA K/ACCA qualification is an added
advantage
·
Five years’ work experience in a risk
management in a financial institution
·
Ability to network and develop strong
business relationships;
Procurement Officer
One (1) Position
Position Scope: Reporting
to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Procurement Officer will be
responsible for procurement of goods and services for the Corporation in accordance
with the relevant laws, manage physical facilities and outsourced services.
Key Responsibilities
·
Formulation, review and
implementation of procurement policies and procedures;
·
Participating in the prequalification
of suppliers;
·
Reviewing LPOs prior to dispatch;
·
Sourcing goods and services through
tenders or any other approved method;
·
Maintaining of suppliers list and
other relevant records as per established policies and procedures;
·
Participating in planning and
forecasting supplies requirements;
·
Preparing accurate and timely reports
·
Ensuring effective and efficient
stationery stock control;
·
Posting of stationery issues and
receipts into the ledger;
·
Suppliers evaluation in relation to
deliver lead times;
·
Overseeing the deliveries of all
procured goods and services;
·
Ensuring timely distribution of
supplies as per requisitions received from users;
·
Addressing problems related to
undelivered LPOs and services and escalating complex issues to the supervisor;
·
Act as the Secretary to the Tender
Evaluation Committee;
·
Drafting letters of offer/contracts
Implementing awards;
·
Preparing tender documents for long
term supply contracts;
·
Handling suppliers and other
stakeholders inquires;
·
Managing relationship with, and
performance of contracted service providers of the corporation;
·
Any other duties assigned from time
to time.
Qualifications / Skills / Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following
qualifications and competencies: –
·
Bachelor’s Degree in a
business-related discipline;
·
Post graduate qualifications in
Supply Chain Management.
·
At least four (4) years’ work
experience in procurement.
How to Apply
If you fulfil the above requirements, please send your
application to the undersigned including a cover letter, CV, ID, testimonials,
a day time telephone number, email address and three referees not later 31st
December 2019.
Hand delivered applications can be dropped at the
Corporations Head Office Reception, Ntara Place 1st floor upon signing a
delivery at that office.
Managing Director,
Meru County Microfinance Corporation,
P.O Box 2564-60200,
Meru.
Meru County Microfinance Corporation,
P.O Box 2564-60200,
Meru.
Meru County Microfinance Corporation is an equal
opportunity employer.
Women, Youth and persons with disability are encouraged to
apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
NB. Applicants should seek clearance from
·
Credit Reference Bureau
·
Kenya Revenue Authority
·
Higher Education Loans Board
·
Criminal Investigation Department
·
Commission for Higher Education; for
those with certificates from Private and foreign Universities