Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Bankers Association

• The CEO will, under the strategic direction of the Governing Council, provide the overall internal organizational leadership, internal organizational management and external leadership and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing leadership in developing and implementing the KBA Strategic Plan, including developing annual work plans, their budgets and monitoring and evaluating their implementation;
• Spearheading advocacy on key issues affecting the banking business community through partnership management and developing and maintaining networks and coalitions with like-minded organizations;
• Leading and managing the Secretariat, ensuring efficient and effective project management, Accountability and evaluation management, financial, administrative and communications management and motivating a team of staff;
• Building strong relationships with the banking business community and institutionalise a sustainability plan within the Association; 
• Leverage technology in a transformative way to deliver member-centric services, products, and efficiencies; 
• Ensure that KBA maintains its brand visibility and participates in all matters that impact the banking industry, financial landscape, and the economy; and
• Fostering a corporate identity that promotes values and ethical standards and good governance.

Person Specifications

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university. A master’s degree in business or policy related field is an added advantage.
• Have at least 10 years’ relevant experience, five (5) of which should have been spent in senior management and/or leadership role with overall multifunctional responsibility preferably in a business membership organization or financial services sector organization with significant size and complexity; 
• Be a practicing professional member with relevant professional body;
• Knowledge in banking sector issues and the private sector priorities in the Kenya will be an added advantage; 
• Demonstrate commercial, financial flair and growth mindset; 
• Have ability to build strong networks with advocacy partners, banking sector community and policy makers in order to achieve the KBA’s strategic objectives; and
• Possess strong track record of leading, managing and motivating staff towards high performance and productivity.