Wednesday, October 1, 2014

SACCO Micro Credit Manager Vacancy

Our client, a rapidly growing deposit taking SACCO with operations in Eastern and Nairobi regions of Kenya, as part of its business growth strategy, seeks to strengthen its human capital structure by recruiting dynamic and result oriented management team to fill the following positions:
 
Micro Credit Manager
Ref: MCM/10
 
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the person shall be responsible for:
 
Job Description:
  • Analysing and evaluating the demand, market segmentation and competitive situation for the target clients of micro credit products to identify opportunity in the market for new products
  • Working with relevant departments on developing and updating microcredit products concepts and its prototypes, including product policies, operational procedures, methodology guides and other supporting documents in order to meet business strategies
  • Monitoring the evolution of the microcredit portfolio (comparison with quantitative and qualitative objectives) to better assess the risk of loan portfolio
  • Following up the roll-out into the target market of new designed or improved loan products to ensure the practical, meet with risk mitigation, and competitive advantage manner;
  • Overseeing the development and follow up the implementation of Micro Credit policy, procedure, and guideline to ensure the quality management of micro credit portfolio.
  • Supporting income generation for enterprises and help to build financially self-sufficient low income borrowers/clients.

SACCO Branch Manager Vacancy in Nairobi

Our client, a rapidly growing deposit taking SACCO with operations in Eastern and Nairobi regions of Kenya, as part of its business growth strategy, seeks to strengthen its human capital structure by recruiting dynamic and result oriented management team to fill the following positions:
 
Branch Manager

Based in Nairobi

Ref: BM/10
 
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the person shall be responsible for:
 
Job Description:
  • Coordinating day to day branch operations and business growth at the branch
  • Managing branch performance against agreed targets and budgets, and within policies and standards and in line with the Sacco`s strategic objectives
  • Establishing and overseeing the implementation of sound financial management systems in liaison with the branch Operations Manager and finance department
  • Ensuring branch accounting system is operated as per the accounting and finance policies
  • Seeking and continuously developing knowledge and information about competitor activity, pricing and tactics, and communicate this to relevant departments in the Sacco
  • Communicating, liaising, and negotiating internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships with stakeholders
  • Maintaining and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and promotion methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction.
  • Managing the branch loan portfolio in accordance with the Sacco credit policy and procedures.
  • Management and growth of the branch savings and deposits in accordance with relevant policies, procedures as well as the overall Sacco strategic objectives
  • Ensuring that all Sacco policies, rules, procedures and other relevant laws and regulations are adhered to and all staffs are conversant with them
  • In liaison with finance department, ensure adequate branch liquidity and that there is enough cash at all paying points

SACCO Human Resources Manager Vacancy

Our client, a rapidly growing deposit taking SACCO with operations in Eastern and Nairobi regions of Kenya, as part of its business growth strategy, seeks to strengthen its human capital structure by recruiting dynamic and result oriented management team to fill the following positions:
 
Human Resources Manager

Ref: HRM/10

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the person shall be responsible for:

Job Description
  • Working closely with various departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting heads of departments to understand and implement policies and procedures.
  • Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation.
  • Liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety.
  • Recruiting staff
  • Developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
  • Preparing staff handbooks.
  • Developing and implementing a practical and result oriented staff performance appraisal tool to plan, manage, review and reward/remedy staff performance.
  • Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;
  • Undertaking regular salary reviews.
  • Negotiating with staff and their representatives ( trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions;
  • Administering payroll and maintaining employee records.
  • Interpreting and advising on employment law and any amendments.

Advocates needed in Nairobi

Our Client in the legal industry is looking to urgently fill the positions of Advocates. Details pertaining to the position are as below:

Position: Advocates (Commercial, Litigation, Intellectual Property etc)

Location:
Nairobi
Reports To: Managing Partner
Positions Available: Ten (10)

Requirements
  • Law Degree from a recognized institution
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role is a must
  • Track record of proven performance
  • Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal, written)
  • Energetic, positive, can-do attitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Can work effectively under pressure and with minimum supervision
Do your qualifications and experience meet the above criteria? If so, APPLY NOW by sending a ONE PAGE cover letter and your CV

Mercy Corps Communications Officer (YYC Rift Valley Program) Job in Eldoret

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. 

Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve. 

Mercy Corps is looking for a committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following position:
 
Communications Officer, YYC Rift Valley Program (Eldoret)
 
Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps’ goal in Kenya is to strengthen and sustain capabilities of Kenyan society and stakeholders to be agents of positive change in their communities.

It achieves this goal through three objectives:
 
1) Strengthened ability of local, district, and regional structures to manage conflict and become managers of democracy;
 
2) Empowered Kenyan youth to achieve a greater voice in national reform and create new livelihood opportunities and
 
3) More resilient drought affected populations in Northeastern Kenya.
 
The Yes Youth Can (YYC) program is a multi-year USAID-funded program that focuses on building youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed institutional arrangements and capabilities at both national and county levels. 

Mercy Corps implements two of USAID’s regional YYC programs—one in the Rift Valley and one in Central region. 

In partnership with the County Bungee Forums and SACCOs, Mercy Corps works to achieve the following four objectives:
  1. Mobilize youth and form youth representation structures at the village and county level;
  2. Support youth to exercise a greater voice in local and national affairs;
  3. Increase youth productivity, employment opportunities, and income; and
  4. Increase young women’s access to social, political, and economic opportunities.