Advertising and Communications Manager
Job Ref: MKT
07/2013
The Position:
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage brand communications for quality and centricity across
the group markets.
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Manage the marketing agencies to drive negotiations on price;
quality and leveraging entire spend for Kenya market.
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Leverage sponsorships to deliver audience attendance &
awareness, excellence in execution of events, regional buy-in and value-add in
negotiations.
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Ensure regional centric communications are developed and support
regional teams in creation of their materials.
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Deliver singular focus to the digital agenda step changing
internal communication, websites and social media sites content, look and feel.
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Support Corporate Relations for Foundation activities to drive
visibility.
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Coach, motivate and inspire the A&C team towards excellence
as expected of all marketing team members.
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Budget Management for the unit.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
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University Degree in a business field/Equivalent.
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3 years management experience in a marketing role or managing an
agency relationship in an organization.
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Knowledge of sponsorships and negotiations.
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Knowledge of competitor modeling and consumer insights.
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Experience in digital marketing and current marketing trends.
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Proven experience in research applications.
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Experience in positively engaging with stakeholders.
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Excellent analytical skills.
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Computer literate - in particular competence in MS Office
applications.
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Planning & Organizational skills.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
Brand Manager, Communications & Sponsorship
Job Ref: MKT
08/2013
The Position:
Reporting to the Advertising and Communications Manager, the
role supports development/ conceptualization of key communication messages
across the region, as well as management of sponsorships and agencies to ensure
quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage negotiated relationships with the creative & media
agencies to deliver quality and leverage the entire spend. They will also
support regional synergies in this area where possible with the BM
International.
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Negotiate, manage and execute all KCB sponsorships – rally,
golf, camel derby, athletics, sports teams etc. Develop the communication and
quality of events to drive high audience attendance, awareness and develop
sports fans communities for digital campaigns.
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Effectively leverage research trackers to drive concept &
idea generation for communication.
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Support Corporate Relations for Foundation activities to drive
single minded messaging so as to define the Foundation positioning in consumers
hearts and minds.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
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University Degree in a business field/Equivalent.
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1 year management experience in a marketing role or managing an
agency relationship in an organization.
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Knowledge of sponsorships and negotiations.
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Knowledge of competitor modeling and consumer insights.
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Experience in digital marketing and current marketing trends.
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Proven experience in research applications.
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Excellent analytical skills.
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Computer literate - in particular competence in MS Office
applications.
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Planning & Organizational skills.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
Procurement Manager
Job Ref: LOG
02/2013
The Position
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the position will be
responsible for the delivery of agreed objectives in line with the procurement
strategy and lead in projects.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify the category strategy and a rolling programme of areas
to be addressed within the category
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Establish and lead cross-functional teams to manage the
development and implementation of the category strategy.
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Deliver the category strategy including sourcing activities
which generate value.
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Use leading practice procurement tools to develop and implement
the sourcing strategies
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Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure that
service, quality; added value, lowest total cost, security of supply and the
deployment of the suppliers’ capabilities in innovation are secured.
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Develop and manage supplier relationships for the category to
deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality.
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Maximise the use of the bank’s funds by identifying best
practice and leveraging spend within and outside the bank for the category
including monitoring available framework agreements.
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Provide support to the development of new processes, procedures
and solutions for the procurement department and identify any category specific
requirements.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-
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University Degree from a recognized institution. Possession of a
postgraduate degree or professional qualification in a related field will be an
added advantage.
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Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or
equivalent is a must.
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5 years significant procurement experience with the
responsibility for delivery and managing of a procurement category strategy in
an organization that has crossed functional and business boundaries
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Experience of working in a complex environment with a high level
of uncertainty around predicted or future purchase requirements.
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Significant experience in supplier performance management
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Experience in developing positive relationships with internal
and external stakeholders.
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Excellent analytical skills
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Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, at all levels
Head, Operational Risk Management
Job Ref: RISK
02/2013
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Director Chief Risk Officer, the role holder
will drive the implementation of a Group-wide integrated ORM framework, define
a risk-based approach to identifying, assessing, managing and reporting group
operational risks whilst ensuring the ORM framework is in place and
consistently applied across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop an enterprise –wide Group Risk management framework as
per Basle Basel II accord and regulatory requirement.
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Develop and implement tools, for identification and assessment
to identify control, manage and measure enterprise–wide non financial Risks as
per the group operational risk management policy.
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Develop a framework of incident and loss reporting (LDM) event
magnitude and frequency measurement formulating lessons leant and development
risk control recommendations.
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Design of the Group’s risk control self assessment (RCSA)
framework incorporating qualitative and quantitative scores for management and
control of operational risks.
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Analysis of RCSA, LDM, audit report to build controls by mapping
procedures and policies to comply with internal, statutory and regulatory
requirement.
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Develop and keep actionable track on Group-wide risk profile and
develop operational risk reports for senior management and board to facilitate
active operational risks oversight.
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Develop and maintain New Product/Process and Geographies
implementation process as per policy and regulatory requirements.
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Establish comprehensive and a continuous training program on
various risks that the bank faces so as to embed knowledge of policies and
procedures across the business.
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Set up advanced methods for calculation/ measurement of
operational risk capital to help the Bank save on regulatory Operational risk
capital.
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Review frequency and seriousness of breaches and significant
increases in operational risk exposure to maintain Bank’s Risk tolerance
levels.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-
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Bachelors’ degree preferably in a Business related field.
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A post graduate degree and/or qualification such as Masters of
Business Administration (MBA).
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Professional qualification in ACIB, AKIB, CPA(K), ACCA, IRM,
PRM, FRM
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Minimum 10 years relevant experience in progressive positions in
Commercial Banking with at least 5 years Senior Management experience in Risk,
Audit, Banking Operations, Credit or Finance.
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Extensive experience in commercial Decision Support roles:
strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting.
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Experience of developing strong working relationships with
senior business executives and other relevant key stakeholders.
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Excellent Cross-Cultural People Management skills, Team
Motivation and Leadership Competence.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Planning, organizing, and problem solving skills
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Strong Financial/Risk analytical skills with a high level of
accuracy
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Initiative, self-drive and open minded
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Attention to detail
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Team Player
Talent Manager
Job Ref: HR
04/2013
The Position
Reporting to the Head of Learning & Development, the role
will contribute to the shaping of a talent strategy for the Bank, and to
implement specific talent initiatives that will enable the Bank meet its
current and future talent pipeline requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Disseminate the standards of talent management in the KCB Group.
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Ensure specific Talent deliverables are implemented through the
development of appropriate Talent Strategies.
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Consolidate and analyze the Group talent management information,
data and statistics.
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Manage the movement of Group talent across KCB Group.
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Develop, maintain and review talent management matrices.
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Energize and drive the Management trainee, Graduate Clerk and
Management Entry programs to deliver on the banks future talent pipeline
requirements.
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Provide facilitation and support to the Functions in the
development, co-ordination and management of the succession planning process,
including the development of guidelines, tools, templates and appropriate
success measures.
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Manage the career management and development process in the
Bank, through effective development and implementation of appropriate
guidelines, tools, and assessments.
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Source, implement and embed appropriate differentiated selection
tools and assessment methodologies e.g. psychometric tests, in box exercises,
assessment centers etc.
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Provide formal training to managers in the use of selection
tools and assessment methodologies to ensure objective selection decisions are
made.
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Develop and implement appropriate retention strategies to ensure
the Bank keeps its high potential employees.
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Provide expertise and support to Functional Heads during annual
talent reviews. Use the talent review outcomes to plan for future recruitment
and career moves.
The Person
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University degree from a recognized institution and relevant HR
professional qualifications.
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Possession of a postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
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A minimum of 5 years Management Level experience within a busy
HR Function.
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Experience in Talent, Learning & People Development.
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Detailed understanding of end to end Talent Management
processes.
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Understanding of Skill Pool Management.
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Superior Recruitment & Selection skills with detailed
understanding of cutting edge recruitment tools.
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Superior verbal, written, presentation and facilitation skills.
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Demonstrated creativity and analytical skills.
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Interpersonal skills & proven ability to deal with people at
senior level & cross functionally.
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Flexibility with the ability to handle a variety of projects
simultaneously.
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Proven ability to build strong working relationships.
The above position is a demanding role which the bank will
provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to
meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed
CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and
telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to
recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by May 27,
2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
