Head, Operations and Strategy

Our client, a well established Public Institution whose mandate is to administer lump sum retirement benefits to all employees of local authorities and associated companies all over Kenya is seeking to fill the following positions as part of its expansion programme.

1. Head, Operations and Strategy

Ref: HRD - HOS/30/06/2011

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer Key responsibilities for the position are:

• Analyzing business performance, industry trends, existing or new regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations
• Initiation of special studies, market and competitive research pertaining to the future of the institution.
• In liaison with the Quality Management Representative, ensuring adherence to ISO Procedures and regular Internal ISO Audits for quality management.
• Monitoring the implementation of the institutions Strategic Plan towards achieving the set goals and submitting regular reports to the Chief Executive Officer
• Regularly reviewing financial reports from Fund Managers with the Finance Manager and present a detailed report on performance to Chief Executive Officer on a quarterly basis.
• In liaison with the Head, Marketing and Business Development, developing and implementing product marketing strategies including advertising campaigns and promotions.
• Planning and organizing office and workflow activities and periodically evaluating work procedures and methods
• Developing and maintaining the organization library and ensuring knowledge management including safe storage, retrieval and sharing of information
• Ensuring adherence to regulations and operational procedures and updating Manuals and Practice Guidelines in line with ISO Standards.
• Developing and feeding to management short term operational and corporate strategies for competitive edge.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years management experience in corporate strategy or operations department; 5 of which should be in a large reputable financial institution
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Corporate Strategy.
  
• Possession of a Masters Degree in Business (MBA) will be a distinct advantage.
• On the job training in leadership skills within a financial environment will also be an added advantage.

Other attributes;

• Strong coordinating skills
  
• Good management skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
  
• Strong analytical skills with practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above positions are required to forward their applications to:

Centre for International Training & Executive Development Ltd
P.O Box 108-00100
Nairobi

on or before 11th July 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted