Manager, Pensions (S7), Job in Kenya

Manager, Pensions (S7)

REF: HRD/MPNS/AUGUST 2023

Job Purpose

The job holder
will be responsible for assisting the Trust Secretary to the Board of Trustees
in initiating, reviewing and developing policy and procedures in compliance
with the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) Act 1997 and Regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising the Schemes Administrator on members who have joined
  or exited the fund and ensuring timely processing and payment of all
  benefits;


• Ensuring that appropriate contributions by members and the
  employer are recovered and sent to the Custodian within the stipulated
  time;


• Ensuring annual statement of balances for members are
  prepared and submitted as appropriate;


• Providing secretariat services to the Board of Trustees in
  management of staff superannuation schemes;


• Overseeing the running of the superannuation schemes on a day
  to day basis;


• Ensuring that rentals for the property are collected and
  submitted to the Custodian on time for immediate investment and conducting
  routine inspection of the property on quarterly basis to ensure proper
  management and maintenance by the Property Manager;


• Overseeing the internal administration of the staff pension
  schemes and post-retirement medical fund in order to enable the
  beneficiaries of the schemes get their benefits as provided for in the
  Trust Deed and Rules;


• Assisting the Board of Trustees and the Administrator in
  identifying the rightful beneficiaries and obtaining the required
  documents from the claimants/beneficiaries and submitting the same for
  payment of benefits as appropriate;


• Making a follow up on implementation of the Board of Trustees
  resolutions;


• Providing necessary awareness to the members of the Fund by
  organizing for members’ education fora and post retirement seminars for
  prospective retirees;


• Organising members Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and
  ensuring that Annual Financial Statements are accurately prepared and
  circulated to members on time;


• Ensuring the schemes are managed in accordance to the Trust
  Deed and Rules; and


• Ensuring full compliance of all the legislative requirements
  by the Schemes.

Key Qualifications and
Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance,
  Insurance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Human Resource
  Management from a recognized institution


• Professional qualifications where applicable


• Membership to relevant professional body and in good standing


• Understanding of pension laws and ability to interpret and
  give guidance on the same


• Certification in Trustee Development Program Kenya (TDPK)


• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience
  three (3) of which must be in managerial/supervisory position


• Proficiency in computer applications

Skills and Competencies

• Teamwork, good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and
  analytical skills.

Terms and Conditions of
Service

• The Corporation Secretary and General Manager positions shall
  be for a three (3) year contract term renewable subject to satisfactory
  performance or attainment of mandatory retirement age whichever happens
  earlier. The other positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms as
  per the provisions of the Authority’s Human Resource Policy and Procedures
  Manual.

Documents to be submitted
by the Applicants

• Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed
  Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email address, email and
  telephone contacts of three (3) referees and copies of academic and
  relevant professional certificates.


• Kindly note that prospective applicants can only apply for a
  single position which they consider themselves most suitable. Multiple
  applications for different positions will not be considered.

How To Apply

The full details of the
advertisement can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.ke under
Careers Section for detailed job descriptions, requirements for appointment and
instructions on how to apply.

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as
per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:

• Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal
  Investigations


• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)


• Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority
  (EACC)


• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

The clearance certificates
should be valid and current.

The self-declaration Form
from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.

Only shortlisted and
successful candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be
required to provide original National Identity Card, Academic and Professional
Certificates during the interview.

Submission of Applications

Interested and
qualified persons are requested to make their applications via electronic mail recruitment@kaa.go.ke or
in hard copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the
envelope to:.

Managing Director / CEO

Kenya Airports Authority

KAA Head Office, Airport
North Road

P. O Box 19001-00501,
Nairobi Kenya.

• To be considered, your application must be received not later
  than Monday, 21st August, 2023 at 5.00pm East African Time addressed to
  the contact provided above.


• KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with
  Disabilities, Minority & Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply.


• Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the
  stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Note:

1. Candidates who had applied for the positions of General
   Manager, Marketing & Business Development as per the advertisement
   dated 23rd July, 2021 and the September, 2021 and are still interested are
   encouraged to re – apply.


2. Candidates who had applied for the positions advertised
   internally on 8th March, 2023 and are still interested are encouraged to
   re – apply.


3. All advertisements of 23rd July, 2021, 28th September, 2021
   and 8th March, 2023 have been voided.

Candidates applying for
Internship should follow the steps below:

Application Criteria

If you are
interested and you meet the above criteria, please send in your application
letter attaching certified copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, a
resume/curriculum vitae, copy of national identity card, daytime phone contact,
email address and names of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence,
character and integrity in word document (.doc/.docx) to recruitment_interns@kaa.go.ke or
in hard copy to;

Managing Director / CEO

Kenya Airports Authority

KAA Head Office, Airport
North Road

P. O Box 19001-00501,
Nairobi Kenya.

Only shortlisted candidates
will be required to submit a valid police clearance certificate.

Please indicate the
Department/Position Title on the Email Title line or on the Envelope. Your
application should reach us on or before Monday, 21st August, 2023.