Deputy Governor - Central Bank of Kenya at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

For appointment to this position, a person should: 

• be a citizen of Kenya;
• be a fit and proper person of recognized professional standing;
• have a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Banking, Finance, Law or any other field relevant to the functions of the Central Bank;
• have over ten (10) years' experience at a senior management level in the field of Economics, Banking, Finance, Law or any other field relevant to the functions of the Central Bank; and 
• be a person of integrity and meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

In addition, a person should be able to demonstrate: 

• Knowledge or experience in monetary, financial, banking and economic matters or other disciplines relevant to the functions of the Central Bank; 
• Leadership and people management skills including performance management, coaching and mentoring;
• High level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build consensus, alliances and collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity;
• Vision, with in-depth knowledge of the state of financial developments in Kenya, within the wider global economy and the linkages within different economic sectors as well as across regions;
• Critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand issues from multiple perspectives/layers and take account of the wider business context when crafting solutions;
• Commitment to consistent delivery of the highest quality outputs, with deep technical understanding and attention to detail;
• Organizational and administrative skills;
• Excellent public relations skills with all potential users of Bank knowledge, work and statistics – analysts, academics, professional bodies and other international organizations and government agencies;
• Familiarity with the work of other multilateral and bilateral development institutions and the private sector, especially their roles in supporting financial reforms agenda;
• Ability to think strategically and design long-term plans and programs to develop staff competencies in line with strategic priorities;
• Oral and written communication skills – ability to communicate clearly, simply and in a structured manner and to use communication tools appropriately and effectively;
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with oversight bodies, senior management and government officials;
• Knowledge and ability to ensure good governance practices; and
• Risk management – ability to identify operational and market risks and develop mitigating measures. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• The Deputy Governor shall perform such functions as assigned by the Governor from time to time. 

DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA 

• No person shall be appointed as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya if he/she is:
• a Member of Parliament or a Member of a County Assembly;
• a salaried employee of any public entity (except on a secondment basis);
• a director, officer, employee, partner in or shareholder of any specified bank or specified financial institution.
• The Deputy Governor shall not engage in any paid employment or business or professional activity outside the duties of his/her office.

TERM OF SERVICE 

• The Deputy Governor shall hold office for a term of four years, but shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of four years.
• The Deputy Governor shall be paid by the Bank such salaries and allowances as may be determined from time to time.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO NOTE THAT: 

• The names of all applicants and those shortlisted shall be published in the print media and on the Commission’s website.
• Applicants should attach current clearances from the following bodies:
• Kenya Revenue Authority; 
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• A Registered Credit Reference Bureau;
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate);
• Printed Online Self-declaration Application Acknowledgement Receipt or a Self-Declaration Form duly stamped by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
• Recommendation from relevant professional bodies and associations (where applicable).