The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is seeking to recruit a to provide overall internal organizational leadership and management.
In an advert on June 24, KBA seeks to appoint a strong, dynamic and visionary leader to drive change innovation and transformation of the association.
The CEO will be expected to provide leadership in developing and implementing the KBA Strategic Plan, including developing annual work, plans, their budgets and monitoring and evaluating their implementation.
He/ She will spearhead advocacy on key issues affecting the banking business community through partnership management and developing and maintaining networks and coalitions with like-minded organizations.
Furthermore, the CEO will lead and manage the Secretariat, ensuring efficient and effective project management, Accountability and evaluation management, financial, administrative and communications management and motivating a team of staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
KBA new CEO will be expected to build strong relationships with the banking business community and institutionalize a sustainability plan within the Association.
Other roles include leveraging technology in a transformative way to deliver member-centric services, products, and efficiencies.
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The CEO will further ensure that KBA maintains its brand visibility and participates in all matters that impact the banking industry, financial landscape, and the economy.
Also, the new CEO will be tasked with fostering a corporate identity that promotes values and ethical standards and good governance.
Qualifications Required for a CEO at KBA
Any person interested in the role should be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
However, a master’s degree in business or policy related field is an added advantage.
The applicant should have at least 10 years’ relevant experience, five (5) of which should have been spent in senior management and/or leadership role with overall multifunctional responsibility preferably in a business membership organization or financial services sector organization with significant size and complexity.
Furthermore he/she should be a practicing professional member with relevant professional body and demonstrate commercial, financial flair and growth mindset.
The CEO should have knowledge in banking sector issues and the private sector priorities in the Kenya will be an added advantage and possess strong track record of leading, managing and motivating staff towards high performance and productivity.
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Also, he/she should have the ability to build strong networks with advocacy partners, banking sector community and policy makers in order to achieve the KBA’s strategic objectives.
How to Apply for the Position
Interested candidates who demonstrate the ability in the required relevant criteria for this role are required to submit their application, including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials and curriculum vitae (CV).
They are also supposed to submit details of current position, current remuneration, as well as email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character and integrity.
For the full details on this position and how to apply, candidates are advised to log onto KBA e-recruitment platform via https://deloitte-eastafrica.workable.com/
All applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered by not later than 5 July 2024.
Application must be addressed to The Director, Executive Selection Division Deloitte Consulting Limited Deloitte Place.
The position fell vacant following Dr. Habil Olaka’s retirement in March 2024. Olaka was appointed KBA’s CEO in 2010. Consequently, the Governing Council of KBA appointed the Association’s Director, Legal, Human Resources and Policy Advocacy, Raimond Molenje, in an acting capacity effective 1st April 2024.
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