MANAGEMENT TRAINEES AT KCB BANK GROUP 2012

COMPANY BACKGROUND
 
KCB Group is a leading banking group in the Eastern African Region renowned for its diversity and growth in the region. The Bank is seeking to recruit dynamic and results oriented Management Trainees to join a team committed to growing the Bank in volume and profitability.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEES
 The Management Trainees will undergo a 24 month structured training program after e which they will be posted to management positions across the business.


 THE PEOPLE
In order to qualify for consideration for the above positions, all applicants should:

• Be Kenyan citizens aged 28 years and below.
• Be a holder of a Master degree in a business-related field from a recognized university. In addition, the candidates should be holders of a minimum 2nd class upper undergraduate degree.(Possession of relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage)
• In addition, they must have obtained a minimum of C+ in the Secondary Certificate examination, with a minimum C+ in both Mathematics and English.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relations.
• Have strong customer focus, entrepreneurial skills, commercial thinking, problem solving and analysis, creativity and innovation.
• Have strong leadership and change management skills.
• Be flexible, resilient, energetic and dynamic.



 These are demanding roles and the Bank will provide attractive and competitive packages for the right candidates.

 HOW TO APPLY

 Interested candidates who clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the criteria given should download an application form Here  or check from our website www.kcbbankgroup.com/ke and click on the career icon. The completed application form should be sent via email to MT@kcb.co.ke to be received not later than 20th February 2012.

Management Trainee Jobs In Kenya 2011

Graduate Management Trainee Jobs.
A Malaysian owned company actively involved in the higher education industry with its head office in Nairobi Kenya, is now expanding and spreading its wings into other East African capital cities and has jobs for Management Trainees in Kenya to fill its expansion program.
We are looking for:
a) Kenyan Fresh female graduates – any discipline.
b) Between the ages of 23 to 27 years old.
c) Proficient in written and spoken English.
d) Dynamic, Creative, Innovative and Energetic.
If you are looking for a challenging management trainee career in a dynamic evolving environment, send in your Job application with copies of certificates, resume and a recent passport size photo to:
Managing Director,
P.o Box 15886 – 00100
GPO
Nairobi,
Kenya.

Kenya WildLife Service(KWS) Management Trainees – Fourty (40) Vacancies and 3 other placements.

Management Trainees – Fourty (40) Vacancies

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State Corporation whose responsibility is to manage and conserve wildlife in Kenya. As part of the organisation’s succession planning strategy, Management wishes to recruit young and dynamic individuals as management trainees in the level of Assistant Warden II job grade ‘‘8’’ in order to efficiently respond to the wildlife management challenges and trends in the market. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an intensive paramilitary training at the KWS FTS Manyani for a period of nine (9) months and thereafter be deployed to various departments within the Service at its headquarters and field.
Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Social Sciences and Natural Resource Management.
• Must have a minimum of 2nd class honors lower division.
• Must be thirty (30) years old and below.
• Good health and physique.
• Must have a current certificate of good conduct obtained from the CID.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, daytime telephone contact, names, addresses and email of three (3) referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 2nd June, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi. 

The Service also seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Headquarters and field.

1. Deputy Director Finance and Administration – JG”2” – One (1) PostReporting to the Director, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to provide strategic direction and guidance in the functions within the Finance and Administration Division: Financial Management, Procurement Management, Administrative Systems and policies in order to attain set corporate objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

•    Provide leadership, guidance, coordination and direction in the departments within the division
• Responsible for the formulation and implementation of Divisional and Departmental plans in line with corporate objectives
• Ensuring effective management of Financial, Procurement and Administration functions
• Ensuring formulation and implementation of strategies and programs to support implementation of corporate plan
• Coordinating the Service’s investment activities
• Ensuring the preparation of budgets, financial and management accounts
• Interpreting financial reports and providing appropriate advise to Functional Managers
• Ensuring corporate financial viability

Ensuring compliance to corporate and statutory financial and administrative requirements
Job Requirements

• Master of Business Administration or equivalent.
• Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Proven Leadership skills
• Competency in Accounting & Financial Management with CPA(K) is an added advantage
• High Level of Integrity with Ten (10) years working experience as a Function Head.
   

2. Head of Corporate Communications – JG”3b” – One (1) PostReporting to the Deputy Director Strategy and Change, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure a positive corporate image.
Duties and Responsibilities

•  Developing and implementing departmental plans in line with the corporate objectives.
•  Liaising with internal and external organizations on public affairs.
•  Establishing networks with stakeholders.
•  Formulating public relations budget proposals and work plans.
•  Advising senior management on public relations strategies.
•  Coordinating protocol and reception of distinguished visitors.
•  Coordinating and supervising production of articles and other information material for various media.
•  Producing, printing and distributing in-house journals, newsletters, corporate and other related publications.
• Organizing and coordinating public relations activities and events in KWS.

Job Requirements

•  Masters degree in Mass Media and Communication or equivalent
•  Diploma in Public Relations
•  Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
•  IT skills.
•  Must be a member of a professional body.
• Ten (10) years working experience in a similar function.

3. Corporation Secretary – JG”3b” – One (1) PostReporting to the Director, the overall responsibility for the successful candidate will be to ensure effective and efficient management of corporate affairs and compliance with enabling legal matters and other relevant legislations.
Duties and Responsibilities

•    Advising the board and management on all legal matters
•  Ensuring that the corporation complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements
•  Representing the Service in Court and arbitrations as may be required
•  Coordinating all litigations in liaison with the Attorney General’s Chambers, Government Ministries and external lawyers
•  Safeguarding of corporation interest.
• Drawing and processing legal notices and other gazettements that are issued under the requirements of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act
• Preparing Board business and maintaining proper records of Board’s proceedings
• Keeping safe custody of Corporate Seal and security documents
•  Preparing and vetting of contracts
•  Coordinating the rreview of laws, by-laws and regulations relating to the organization

Job Requirements

• Masters degree in Law
•  Post graduate Diploma in Law and Advocate of the High court.
•  Report writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• IT skills.
•  Must be a member of a professional body.
•  Ten (10) years working experience in a similar institution.

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CV indicating work experience, current and expected remuneration, current employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names, addresses and email of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later 24th May, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Director
Kenya Wildlife Service
P. O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi.

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Management Trainees, 16 Job Vacancies Kenya 2011

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Management Trainees, 16 Job Vacancies Kenya 2011

(CMA) Management Trainees and 16-Job Vacancies Kenya 2011-Capital Markets Authority

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya.

To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for various roles.

For all the positions, we are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers, goal oriented, possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as the big picture and are dynamic.

Manager, Internal Audit
HRD/ MIA

Reporting to the Chief Executive administratively and to the Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, the Manager, Internal Audit will be responsible for:

• Overall review of Authority’s operational procedures, systems, practices and records to ensure conformity with laws, regulations and policies and consistency with the Authority’s established objectives and goals;
• Assessing the adequacy of systems and procedures and evaluating internal controls and processes, appraising the relevance, reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating systems;
• Reviewing and developing auditing techniques and procedures for financial, procurement, operational systems, regulatory and management audit;
• Developing an internal audit plan and providing assurances and appraising the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the Authority’s risk management processes and strategies and periodically assessing the risk of the Authority;
• Presenting audit reports to the Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board as Secretary to the Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Committee;
• Giving guidance and leadership in strategic matters relating to internal audit;
• Coordinating with the external auditor the external audit of the Authority

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance or related field;
• Masters in Business Administration, or related field;
• Professional qualification of CPA or ACCA and CIA or equivalent;
• Be a registered member of ICPAK, or any other relevant professional body;
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience, four of which must be at senior level in a reputable organization;
• Hands on experience in CAATS or Audit Command Language;
• Initiative and self-drive for high quality performance, and "team player" attitude;
• Demonstrated proven leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• High integrity;
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast with evolving trends in auditing practices through continuing professional education programme.

Senior Financial Analyst
HRD/SFA

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Financial Analysis the selected candidate will be responsible for;

• Preparing schedules, reviewing and interpreting financial information and periodic financial statements of listed companies and market intermediaries aimed at securing compliance with capital markets rules and regulations;
• Reviewing applicable accounting standards and guidelines to assess the adequacy of information disclosed by issuers, licensees and listed companies;
• Participating in special projects related to accounting and reporting issues as requested;
• Coordinating the analysis of periodical financial statements of market intermediaries and listed companies to ensure continued compliance with the capital markets rules and regulations and in line with the financial reporting requirements as outlined by the IFRS;
• Reviewing of financial analysis reports submitted by new license applicants and issuers to determine compliance with regulatory provisions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• A degree in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science or in a related field;
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA or equivalent;
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience gained from money and capital markets or relevant financial organizations with a strong focus on analysis, compliance and market regulation.

Legal Officer - Licensing and Approvals
Ref: HRD/LOLA

Reporting to the Head, Licensing and Approvals, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Reviewing applications for licensing of market intermediaries/institutions;
• Reviewing applications for offers to the public and new or additional listing at the securities exchange;
• Reviewing application for approval of products to be offered to be offered to the public;
• Reviewing of applications for bonus merger and takeovers etc in line with capital markets regulatory requirements;
• Reviewing proposed advertisements, notices by issuers/intermediaries

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree;
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Up to 2 years relevant work experience in commercial law;
• Excellent report writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.

Additional preferred requirements:

• Professional Qualifications such as CPA, CFA, ACCA, or CPS;
• Capital Markets industry experience.

Legal Officer – Enforcement
Ref: HRD/LOE

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Reviewing investigations reports on violations of capital market law and recommend appropriate enforcement action;
• Providing legal interpretations on applicable law;
• Developing the Enforcement Manual and continuously updating the Enforcement Manual for new violations and the necessary capital markets evidence required;
• Maintaining a database of and providing reports and updates on the enforcement actions undertaken by the Authority;
• Liaising with external counsel representing the Authority in all judicial proceedings connected to enforcement of capital markets law;
• Drafting affidavits for enforcement cases.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• Bachelor’s of Law (LLB) Degree and be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Up to 2 years relevant work experience in Commercial law and litigation;
• Excellent report writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.

Additional preferred requirements:

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, ACCA, CPS, CISA, CFE and Chartered Institute Arbitrators.
• Capital market industry experience.

Investor Education Officer - Investors
Ref: HRD/IEO/1

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investor Education and Public Awareness, the Investor Education Officer- will be responsible for:

• Identifying investors public information needs and information gaps;
• Designing and developing strategies for investor education including training materials such as brochures, posters, magazines and other publications;
• Implementing effective investor education or financial literacy programs through training workshops, seminars and presentations to the investing public;
• Assisting in conducting needs assessment and baseline surveys with the view to assessing the impact of investor education programs;
• Assisting in effective and prompt handling of enquiries and other general requests for information from investors and the general public;
• Engaging with partners to implement joint investor education campaigns.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, communications, economics, business or a related field;
• Up to 2 years experience in capital markets or financial services development;
• A good understanding of Kenyan capital markets and products and services;
• Experience with information dissemination, public education and/or conducting training in financial aspects;
• Excellent report writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.

Additional preferred requirements:

• A professional diploma in marketing or education;
• Ability to travel mostly within Kenya and the EAC region.

Stakeholder Education Officer-Issuers and Intermediaries
HRD/SEO/2

The Stakeholder Education Officer- will be responsible for:

• Identifying information needs for market intermediaries, issuers and potential issuers;
• Designing and developing strategies for information dissemination and capacity building including training materials, delivery channels and tools;
• Implementing education, awareness and capacity building programs to enhance understanding of capital markets products and services amongst intermediaries and issuers and potential issuers/intermediaries;
• Assisting in conducting needs assessment and baseline surveys with the view to assessing the impact of stakeholder education programs;
• Assisting in effective and prompt handling of enquiries and other general requests for information from intermediaries, issuers and potential issuers/intermediaries.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience;

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, communications, economics, business or a related field;
• Up to 2 years experience in capital markets or financial services development;
• A good understanding of Kenyan capital markets;
• Experience with information dissemination, public education and/or conducting training in financial aspects;
• Excellent report writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.

Additional preferred requirements:

• A professional diploma in marketing or education;
• Ability to travel mostly within Kenya and the EAC region.

IT Networks and Security Administrator
Ref: HRD/NSA

Reporting to the Assistant Manager ICT, the IT Networks and Security Administrator will be responsible for;

• Monitoring and ensuring systems availability at all times;
• Coordinating and strictly enforcing the implementation of data backup procedures to protect against loss of valuable data and information caused by hardware problems, virus attacks or physical hazards;
• Research, planning, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, maintaining and upgrading hardware and software interfaces with the operating system;
• Monitoring, diagnosing and troubleshooting the computer network backbone which includes network switching systems and servers, organizational data and information, telephone communication systems and intelligent terminal equipment;
• Providing monitoring and primary response and intervention for information technology related security incidents and violations;
• Administration and configuration of IT Networks and Security on different platforms;
• Administration of Disaster Recovery Processes.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• University degree in Computer Science or IT related disciplines from a reputable institution;
• At least 2 years experience in networks, managing a network of more than 200 users;
• Certification in CCNA, MCSE and CISA.

Additional preferred requirements:

• Certification in CCNP and a member of ISACA;
• Multi-skills training and experience (Networking, Databases, Project management etc).

Systems Technician
Ref: HRD/ST

Reporting to the Assistant Manager ICT, the Systems Technician will be responsible for;

• Installing , assembling and configuring computers, monitoring, network infrastructure and peripherals such as printers, scanners and related hardware;
• Manning the organizations IT help desk and responding to user requests for assistance;
• Acting as a technical resource in assisting users to resolve problems with equipment and data;
• Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity problems, including user access and component configuration;
• Hardware warranty management and vendor liaison;
• Computer Equipment Inventory documentation and maintenance;
• Recording and maintaining hardware and software inventories, site and/or server licensing, and user access and security.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• Higher Diploma in IT or higher from a reputable institution;
• At least 2 years experience in ICT End User Support;
• Certification in A+, N+, MCSE, ICDL

Additional preferred requirements:

• ITIL Training;
• Knowledge in troubleshooting Linux.

Corporate Communication Officer
HRD/CCO

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Drafting a wide range of written communication materials e.g press releases, speeches,bmedia watch;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external stakeholders;
• Acting as the focal point in the Corporate Communications department for liaising with third party suppliers (photographers, video service providers etc);
• Representing, as required, the Corporate Communications Department in internal event planning meetings;
• Ensuring the CMA brand is visible at all events;
• Coordinating CMA events;
• Coordinating CSR activities;
• Coordinating staff events;
• Acting as the focal point for monitoring adherence to the Service Charter across the Authority;
• Developing and implementing strategic corporate communication documents such as PR Plans;
• Supporting the Head of Corporate Communications in organizing press conferences, media interviews, launch events, workshops and seminars, road shows, open days etc;
• Supporting the Head of Corporate Communications in liaising with communication champions in other departments to obtain information to respond to media enquiries, for developing speeches etc.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in public relations, communications, journalism or related field;
• Up to 2 years experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications or a related communications discipline;
• Excellent writing skills and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to apply versatile event planning techniques to ensure success of all CMA events;
• Good media relations skills;
• Experience in implementing PR ideas to support brand-building strategies;
• Experience in corporate social investment;
• Excellent report writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.

Management Trainees
Ref: HRD/MT

The Capital Markets Authority is seeking to appoint talented, creative and innovative team players to work as Management Trainees in various directorates.

We are looking for individuals who are interested in capital market sector and who are up to date on key happenings in the Kenyan Capital Markets. The management trainee appointment is for a fixed term period of two years.

We are looking for exceptional energetic and high performing individuals to fill the role of management trainees.

These individuals should have:

• Bachelors degree in the relevant field (1st class or 2nd class-upper division or GPA of 3.4 and above).
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills (oral and written);
• Excellent research and report writing skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Ability to deliver high quality work with minimal supervision;
• Advanced proficiency level in computer applications.

1) Market Operations Directorate

The role of this Directorate is implementation of capital markets supervision, inspection, and
surveillance programs to secure compliance of capital market regulatory requirements by all
market participants.

a) Management trainee - Market Operations

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in conducting regular and ad-hoc supervision, inspection and investigation of market participants to secure compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Assist in conducting analysis of financial statements submitted in support of applications by listed companies;
• Maintaining and update databases relating to financial data;
• Maintaining an accurate and comprehensive surveillance intelligence database covering all market participants involved in securities transactions.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• A Bachelors degree in law, business or related field;
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFE, CISA is added advantage.

b) Management Trainee – Investigations and Enforcement

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing investigations reports;
• Assist in developing recommendations on enforcement action;
• Maintaining a database of enforcement action and implementing administrative, civil and criminal actions taken by the Authority.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• A Bachelors degree in law, or in finance, economics, business or a related field;
• Professional qualification such as Diploma in Law or CPS is added advantage.

2) Regulatory Policy and Strategy Development Directorate

The role of the directorate is planning, designing, conducting and implementing research results, development of the Authority’s strategy and capital markets policy, review and refinement of the legal framework in which the capital markets operates in.

a) Management Trainee – Research, Market Infrastructure and Product Development

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in conducting collaborative research and surveys on capital market performance, characteristics and trends, business practices and financial risks;
• Assist in implementing of capital markets policy research framework;
• Assist in implementing effective methodologies and strategies for utilization of data and information to expand the capital markets products and services;
• Assist in establishing appropriate policies, procedures, methodologies and quality standards for introducing new products and services into the capital markets;

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A degree in Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, Business Administration, Policy Analysis or related field;
• Relevant professional qualification is added advantage.

b) Management Trainee – Strategy, Policy and Regulatory Framework

Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting in analyzing and reviewing the impact of various policies on Capital Market development;
• Assist in coordinating strategic planning activities;
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of both performance contract and strategic plan;
• Assist in formulating appropriate policy interventions for capital market development;
• Assist in developing guidelines, rules and procedures to implement the regulatory framework.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, economics, business or a related field;
• Professional qualification such as Diploma in Law is added advantage.

If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, including your current curriculum vitae, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P. O Box 74800 – 00200
Nairobi

The closing date is May 20, 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.