Banking Jobs in Kenya - Microfinance

SMEP

Microfinance Bank Limited, a Christian based Bank regulated by the Central Bank

of Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified

candidates to fill the position of:
 

Head of

Micro Finance Business 

Reporting

to the General Manager, the position is responsible for overseeing the Banks’

marketing units and promotion of the Bank’s products and services in accordance

with the Banks’ business plans in order to meet targets for growth and to

contribute to Banks’ profitability.  

The

job holder will also be responsible for developing appropriate products and

marketing strategies for the Bank to win new business at the appropriate

margin.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In
  
  charge of the Banks’ marketing Units


• Take
  
  the lead in the formulation, development and review of the relevant
  
  Policies and Strategies that optimize sales of Banks’ products &
  
  services


• Provide
  
  business development and marketing support to marketing units


• Preparation
  
  of budgets and monitor expenditure for the marketing units.


• Ensure
  
  periodic reviews of the performance of the Bank’s products and services.


• Taking
  
  lead in sourcing for strategic partnerships and managing the relationships
  
  with the various stakeholders to enhance growth of the Banks’ business.


• Provide
  
  leadership for the Marketing Units in deposit mobilization activities and
  
  initiatives and growing quality asset loan portfolios


• Assist
  
  in formulating and coordinating marketing activities and policies to
  
  promote products and services.


• Develop
  
  and ensure implementation of effective customer care mechanism that
  
  ensures responsiveness to customers’ expectation


• Support
  
  in staff mentorship and capacity building through training and coaching


• Perform
  
  any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

• Bachelors
  
  degree in Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Banking, or other business-related
  
  field


• Post
  
  Graduate qualification or certification in a Business Related field will
  
  be an added advantage


• Must
  
  be adept in ICT skills


• Between
  
  35 to 40 years of age

Key

Qualities & Competencies

• Must
  
  have at least 3 years senior management experience in Micro Finance at a
  
  reputable financial institution


• Strong
  
  business acumen and proven innovativeness


• Strong
  
  marketing and networking skills


• Excellent
  
  Communication and Administration skills


• Self-driven,
  
  results-oriented with a positive outlook


• Must
  
  have a clear focus on high quality and business profit


• A
  
  natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance, mature,
  
  credible, and comfortable in dealing with senior company executives,
  
  reliable, tolerant, and determined


• Applicants
  
  must be committed to Christian values with a passion to serve



• Able
  
  to get on with others and be a team-player with excellent interpersonal
  
  skills

Personal

Assistant to The CEO & Communications Officer 

Reporting

to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will provide high

quality executive support to the CEO and proactively manage and facilitate the

workflow process in the CEOs’ office. 

The

job holder will also manage external communication in the Bank and collaborate

with others in the Bank to achieve brand consistency, coordination of messages,

and the highest standards for external communications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning
  
  and managing corporate meetings and events


• Organizing
  
  the CEOs’ meetings with various stakeholders and designing and producing
  
  documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations for the CEO


• Carry
  
  out specific projects, research and administration as required by the CEO


• Liaising
  
  with clients and other stake holders competently, on behalf of the CEO


• Preparing
  
  correspondence for official communication by the CEO


• Coordinating
  
  Bank-wide design, message, and content generation, including electronic
  
  and print communications for the Bank


• Coordinate
  
  event photography, activities for use in publications.


• Assist
  
  in coordination of media events including press conferences, radio and
  
  television segments.

• Bachelor’s
  
  degree in Communication/Public Relations or Business administration with
  
  major in marketing or communications or a related field is required


• Knowledge
  
  and understanding of media including social media and experience in using
  
  digital platforms


• Minimum
  
  experience of 3years in Public Relations/ Communications & Marketing


• Experience
  
  serving senior executives specifically in the financial sector will be an
  
  added advantage


• Advanced
  
  ICT skills

Key

Qualities & Competencies

• Excellent
  
  written and oral communication skills


• Excellent
  
  organization skills with an eye for detail


• Confident,
  
  decisive, efficient and proactive in their approach


• People
  
  person who is adaptable to change and to work extra hours to meet
  
  deadlines


• The
  
  ability to exercise a high-level of tact, discretion in relation to
  
  sensitive and confidential matters.


• Willing
  
  to travel at short notice


• Self-driven,
  
  results-oriented with a positive outlook


• Applicants
  
  must be committed to Christian values with a passion to serve


• Able
  
  to get on with others and be a team-player with excellent interpersonal
  
  skills

Qualified

and interested candidates who meet the above criteria should download the “Job Application Form” HERE, and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke

on or before Wednesday, 3rd Augusty, 2016. 

Only

shortlisted candidates will be contacted.