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Duties and Responsibilities:
The Chief Executive Officer will be the Accounting Officer and will be responsible for effective and efficient management of the Kakamega Microfinance Corporation. He/she will report to the Chairperson of the Board of
Kakamega Microfinance Corporation. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Corporation;
• Develop and implement business strategies, policies and procedures, and operating plans that reflect the long-term corporate goals and priorities as established by the Board of Directors;
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the Corporation’s programs and plans;
• Ensure provision of effective and efficient services to satisfy the needs of customers and the shareholders for growth and return on investment;
• Initiate Resource mobilization strategies for the Corporation;
• Enhance Corporate culture within the Corporation to one that is more consistent with private and public sector principles and practices and maintain good public relations with the development partners, community, customers and other stakeholders;
• Advise the Board of Directors on the objectives and policies as they relate to credit, finance, marketing and legal affairs of the Corporation;
• Prepare quarterly reports to the Board of Directors on actual performance of the Corporation;
• Responsible for the management of the Human Resources to achieve the strategic objectives of the Corporation; and
• Develop and implement performance improvement strategies of the Corporation’s operations.

Requirements For Appointment:
For Appointment to this grade, one must have:-

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Accounting or any other related field from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Bachelor Degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or Management; Accounting, Social Sciences or any other related field from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Have knowledge and work experience of not less than ten (10) years, five (5) of which must have been at a senior management level in a related field;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Strategic leadership Development Programme certification lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Have knowledge and a clear understanding of Microfinance Sector operations; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties will entail:

• Provide leadership in the management, development, review and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures to ensure profitable operation;
• Ensure compliance of financial management of resources through mobilization, budgeting and monitoring utilization of resources;
• Lead the development and implementation of the strategic plan, annual work plan and periodic reports;
• iFoster corporate culture that promotes professionalism, good governance, ethical practices, creativity, innovation and good corporate citizenship;
• Formulate and periodically update the Company’s Plan and Action Plan including projections of any necessary expansion and development of facilities and extension of business operations;
• Direct and coordinate the Company’s operations and overall administration to ensure various organs of the Company operate in conformity with overall operational plans and performance targets;
• Promote Company’s image and develop good working relationship with all stakeholders and partners in the Company’s area of jurisdiction;
• Advise the Board of Directors concerning objectives and policies relating to technical, financial and legal affairs of the Company; and
• Submit regular reports to the Board of Directors on revenue performance and Human Resource functions of the company. 

Requirements For Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Hold a Master’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
• Hold a first degree or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least seven (7) years’ experience in management;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body;
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution;
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and policies relating to water sector, e.g. WASREB, WARMA, WSB and WSP;
• Have demonstrated ability to manage water and sewerage utilities with sound innovations; and
• Familiar with Water Sector Management and donor funded projects and demonstrated good financial management skill

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served in the grade of Pricipal Human Resource Management Officerf Job Group CPSB 06 (‘N’) for a minimum period of two (2) years with a cummulative period of fifteen (15) years in the Public Service;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Education, Sociology, Law, Political Science/ Government, Anthropology or any other relevant Social Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Human resource planning, Human resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Public Administration or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have Certificate of Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Current Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Kenya in good standing or an equivalent professional body;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certified Secretary (CS - K) and in good standing will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Human Resource and a thorough understanding of HR issues and emerging HRM practices & techniques;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national goals, principles and development goals
• Have a clear understanding of the County’s mandate;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the National Values and Principles of Governance and Public Service; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on Leadership and Integrity

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Requirements For Appointment:
For Appointment to this grade, one must have:-

• Served in the Position of Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management, Job Group CPSB 05/’P’ for a minimum period of three (3) years in Public Service;

OR

• Have knowledge and work experience of not less than ten (10) years, in Supply Chain Management five (5) of which must have been at Senior Management level in a relevant field from private sector;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Procurement and Supplies Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), Economics, Marketing or their equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: - Procurement and Supplies Management, Commerce, Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), Economics, Marketing or their equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Masters degree in in any of the following: - Procurement and Supplies Management, Commerce, Business
• Administration (Supplies Management Option), Economics, Marketing or their equivalent from a recognized
• Institution;
• Have a Diploma (CIPS) in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. vi. Be a member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or CIPS. vii. Strategic leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution or equivalent qualification; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Governance and Leadership, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Law, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management or related field from a recognized University;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Governance and Leadership, Business Administration, Public Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management or related field from a recognized University will be an added advantage;
• Relevant working experience of not less than five (5) years in a similar position in the NGO, private or public sector;
• Demonstrate understanding of Governance and Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Excellent inter-personal communication and report writing skills; and
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Have a Diploma in Front Office Management/Public Relation/ Customer care/IT Systems;
• Served in the grade of Assistant Reception Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years or comparable position;
• Certificate in ComputerApplications;
• Good Communication skills and interpersonal skills

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be in possession of a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
• have a post graduate diploma in any of the following disciplines, in the case of holders of general social science degrees: mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution/University;
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Possess advanced computer application skills;
• attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
• Have demonstrated professional and managerial competence as reflected in work performance and results.

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• have served in the grade of Chief Information Officer or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years; have a clear understanding of working of the media;
• possess advanced computer application skills;
• have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
• recognized Institution; and
• have demonstrated professional and managerial competence in information work as reflected in work performance and results.

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Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have served in the grade of Principal Communication Officer or Principal Information Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
• Have a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Information Science, International Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Possess advanced computer application skills;
• Be a person of integrity, motivated and a team player; and
• Have demonstrated professional competence in information service

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Have at Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area from a recognized institution;
• Have at least seven (7) years working experience.

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -

• Have a Diploma in a relevant area from a recognized institution; and
• Have at least five (5) years working experience.

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be in possession of:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C Plain or its approved equivalent; and
• Proficiency in computer applications

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-

• Have served in the grade of Public Communications Officer II or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Be in possession of a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution;
• have a post graduate diploma in any of the following disciplines, in the case of holders of general social science degrees: mass Communication, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution/University;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili; and
• Be proficient in Information Communication Technology including use of internet and intranet services

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) mean grade C with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any other relevant subject or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have a Diploma in any of the following: Journalism, Mass Communication, Internal Relations, Communication Studies, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
• Be proficient in computer applications.

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Requirements of appointments

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen; and
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have served as a Chief Administrator Job Group ‘CPSB 07’for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Be competent in computer application skills;
• Have excellent communication skills; and
• Meet requirements of chapter six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) mean grade C with a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any other relevant subject or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have a Diploma in any of the following: Journalism, Mass Communication, Internal Relations, Communication Studies, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
• Be proficient in computer applications.

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Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have Diploma in Management and administration, Diploma in Arts, Diploma in Community Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be competent in computer application skills; and
• Have excellent communication skills.

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Requirements for Appointment For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -

• Must be a Kenyan Citizen; and
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.