Kenya Forex Bureaus Association Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Job in Kenya

Kenya Forex Bureaus Association is an umbrella body for all the forex bureaus in Kenya.The Association seeks to recruit a qualified Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to head its secretariat office. The incumbent will report directly to Association’s board Chairman and interact closely with other Board members.A minimum of 7 years progressive senior management position, with the last three years as a CEO or General Manager of a reputable organizationHolder of a degree in finance or business related field. (Masters Degree will be an added advantage)Ability to co-ordinate execution of all activities of the Association, extending and maintaining client relations, monitoring and responding to the needs of the Association’s members, and ensuring the development and marketing of a broad range of forex products, in line with the Association’s strategyA thorough knowledge of Kenyan, regional & worldwide trends in forex bureaus sector and relevant regulation.Monitoring and reviewing any changes in local, regional and international trends, guidelines or legislation and proactively taking timely action.Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.Taking a lead role on cross cutting issues in the sub-sector and playing an advocacy role on matters affecting the membershipDeveloping an appropriate structure and overseeing the day-to-day running of the activities in the secretariat and the affairs of the Association to ensure efficiency, quality service and cost effectiveness in the delivery of services.Knowledge of foreign exchange operations is an added advantage.In additional to the above, the candidate must possess strong analytical skills, conceptual and excellent leadership qualities, ability to motivate and steer a team in an envisioned direction, strong interpersonal and organization skills and be self motivated and result oriented individual.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an individual looking for a drive change and impact key outcomes.
Please email your CV, maximum 3 pages, indicating how your skills/ competencies match the above attributes to both: kfba@mail.com and hsalad@gmail.com, or drop your application to the following address by latest 15th July 2014.
Kenya Forex Bureaus Association
1st Floor, International House, Business Centre
Mama Ngina Street
Nairobi
Kindly indicate your gross salary expectation and earliest start date if your application is successful.
N.B: Canvassing will automatically disqualify a candidate and if you do not hear from us by latest 30th July 2014, please consider your application as unsuccessful.