CAREER OPPORTUNITY: RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY OFFICER
Financial Industry
Our client, an Association, in the financial sector is looking to recruit the position of Research and Advocacy Officer, a senior management position within the organisation. The key objective of this position will be to support the Chief Executive Officer and the team strengthening the position of the Associations as a key stakeholder in sector, driving and directing the growth the sector and providing value-adding services to the membership.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the key responsibilities of this role will be to:
Key Accountabilities for this role include:
Undertake market trend analysis in the industry and provide opinion to the Executive Council
Undertake economic & business intelligence – This will involve analyzing the economic trends and indicators and assessing the likely impact on the banking sector and therefore proactively proposing to the Council necessary measures to put in place
On behalf of the Council and banking sector, play advocacy role with government bodies like the Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya Revenue Authority, Retirements Benefits Authority and other stakeholders to lobby for the industry’s interests
Attend forums that may be of relevance to banking sector in Kenya, migrate best practices and advise on future developments of the sector
Develop and deliver the Association’s advocacy and lobbying agenda
Develop evidence-based advocacy messages and/or materials for the membership
Policy tracking and analysis to support advocacy.
Organize dissemination of research products and advocacy events
Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will
have a minimum of 10 years professional work experience with at least 5 year in a management position in a banking / financial institution.
Have
a degree in economics, statistics, commerce or a related field, with good understanding of industrial and commercial law.
Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of research management, market analysis, strategy, and business intelligence, with knowledge of how to combine and integrate the above to provide insight and information to stakeholders and influence direction.
Demonstrate the ability to scan the market continuously, stay informed about industry practices and professional/technical developments; keeps abreast of market changes, public policy developments and competitor activity; and understand the impact of global events and provide a strategic perspective to local markets.
Be an outstanding communicator with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence, motivate and encourage consensus amongst peers, employees and partners at all levels to produce high quality results
Have strong project management skills, be highly analytical, organized, with good planning and coordination skills.
Be a self-starter, an enthusiastic, pragmatic and energetic hands-on individual who can work with minimum supervision.
Remuneration: The starting salary for this position will be KShs 500,000 gross per month, plus benefits. The package is negotiable dependant on experience and demonstrable contribution.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefit package, to recruit@tgagroupea.com by end of day Friday 1st July 2011. Interviews for the position will commence on Monday 4th July 2011.
Please Note: we do not charge individuals any fee to accept or hold their applications in our database. We therefore do not accept any applications from agencies who charge their clients for submitting their resumes.
Financial Industry
Our client, an Association, in the financial sector is looking to recruit the position of Research and Advocacy Officer, a senior management position within the organisation. The key objective of this position will be to support the Chief Executive Officer and the team strengthening the position of the Associations as a key stakeholder in sector, driving and directing the growth the sector and providing value-adding services to the membership.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the key responsibilities of this role will be to:
Key Accountabilities for this role include:
Undertake market trend analysis in the industry and provide opinion to the Executive Council
Undertake economic & business intelligence – This will involve analyzing the economic trends and indicators and assessing the likely impact on the banking sector and therefore proactively proposing to the Council necessary measures to put in place
On behalf of the Council and banking sector, play advocacy role with government bodies like the Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya Revenue Authority, Retirements Benefits Authority and other stakeholders to lobby for the industry’s interests
Attend forums that may be of relevance to banking sector in Kenya, migrate best practices and advise on future developments of the sector
Develop and deliver the Association’s advocacy and lobbying agenda
Develop evidence-based advocacy messages and/or materials for the membership
Policy tracking and analysis to support advocacy.
Organize dissemination of research products and advocacy events
Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will
have a minimum of 10 years professional work experience with at least 5 year in a management position in a banking / financial institution.
Have
a degree in economics, statistics, commerce or a related field, with good understanding of industrial and commercial law.
Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of research management, market analysis, strategy, and business intelligence, with knowledge of how to combine and integrate the above to provide insight and information to stakeholders and influence direction.
Demonstrate the ability to scan the market continuously, stay informed about industry practices and professional/technical developments; keeps abreast of market changes, public policy developments and competitor activity; and understand the impact of global events and provide a strategic perspective to local markets.
Be an outstanding communicator with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence, motivate and encourage consensus amongst peers, employees and partners at all levels to produce high quality results
Have strong project management skills, be highly analytical, organized, with good planning and coordination skills.
Be a self-starter, an enthusiastic, pragmatic and energetic hands-on individual who can work with minimum supervision.
Remuneration: The starting salary for this position will be KShs 500,000 gross per month, plus benefits. The package is negotiable dependant on experience and demonstrable contribution.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefit package, to recruit@tgagroupea.com by end of day Friday 1st July 2011. Interviews for the position will commence on Monday 4th July 2011.
Please Note: we do not charge individuals any fee to accept or hold their applications in our database. We therefore do not accept any applications from agencies who charge their clients for submitting their resumes.