I&M Bank is looking to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual for the following position:

Ref:  DBM/11/2012 

Job Summary:

The job holder will be responsible for devising strategy and executing all required actions for setting up and managing performance of Diaspora Banking Services of the Bank. 

This will be a leadership role that will require strategic thinking, market knowledge and execution capabilities to build up and run the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategising the positioning, product/service offering range and marketing of the Bank’s Diaspora Banking ServicesOperationally setting up the product/service offering delivery including tie-ups with external service providers as requiredGradually building up the business teamPlanning and execution of the marketing strategy including devising the communication strategy, setting up distribution arrangements internationally, participation in overseas activations etc.Setting up and managing the Diaspora servicing teamLeadership skills with good interpersonal skillsSmart, articulate, intelligent with attractive personality and impeccable communications skillsAbility to make decisionsQualifications and Experience:Graduate, MBA preferredExposure to Diaspora Marketing in overseas locations preferableExperience in banking,  product development and management preferredGood  coordination, marketing & communication skillsAt least 7 years’ experience in a marketing and servicing function in a leading Commercial Bank  of which at least 4 years  should be in  managing the Diaspora Banking Services .  Only candidates currently working in a similar function in a Commercial Bank should apply. Persons handling restricted functions within a Diaspora Banking Unit need not apply as the position requires an overall business manager with complete awareness and experience of the whole business including products, marketing and servicing.Above 30 years of ageIf you believe you meet the above requirements, please send your application together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, present position, contact and names of three referees. Your application should reach the below address on or before 8th December, 2012. Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application

The Human Resources Manager
I&M Bank Limited
I & M Tower, Kenyatta Avenue
P.O Box 30238 – 00100, 

Nairobi

Or email: recruit@imbank.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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To affect change in East Africa

Diaspora Volunteering Project Coordinator

Bringing People Together In The Fight Against Global Poverty

VSO Jitolee is a member of the VSO federation based in Nairobi with an East African regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from Kenya and Uganda to serve as volunteers in VSO programmes in 44 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

In addition we contribute to Kenya’s national development working with local partners in the areas of disability, secure livelihoods and health.

At VSO Jitolee, we believe that people are the best agents of change and in this role we are looking to you to lead in the development, management and delivery of a Diaspora Volunteering project within the International Volunteering programme.

VSO Jitolee is initiating a project aimed at supporting professionals from Ethiopian, Sudanese and Rwandan Diaspora communities living in Kenya and Uganda, to volunteer in their countries of heritage.

As the Diaspora Volunteering Project Coordinator, your role will involve developing a qualitative report on target diaspora communities in Kenya and Uganda and establishing a network of key diaspora community contacts that will be essential to deliver the project.

In addition to carrying out research, you will develop marketing strategies to attract diaspora volunteers, raise the profile of VSO Jitolee in the diaspora communities and share learning with VSO programmes in the region.

A competent project manager, you will have more than three years experience in programme or project management in the development context.

You will have demonstrated skills in market research, and an understanding of recruitment processes and the labour market in the region.

Your experience of partnership building and networking with relevant stakeholders at community, national and regional levels will be key to your success. Excellent ability in the use of ICT, capacity to manage knowledge and resources effectively, team working and commitment will also be critical for your success.

Knowledge and experience of volunteering as well as knowledge of the French language are desirable for this role.

The initial contract will be for a period of one year.

Applications

If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application- composed of a CV and a statement (of not more than two pages) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ideal candidate for the job.

Please include telephone and email contact and details of three referees (one of whom should be your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be sent to:

The Human Resources Manager
recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org

Please quote the job reference number VSOJ-DVPC/0711

Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.

VSO, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Application deadline Friday, 15th July 2011

Interviews 25th-29th July 2011

Expected Start date ASAP
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