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Kenya Development Corporation Ltd (KDC) is a Development Finance Institution which was established in 2020 to merge the operations of Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC) and IDB Capital Limited.
KDC is mandated to play a catalytic role in Kenya’s socio-economic development by providing long-ter...
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JOB GRADE KDC 2
Job Purpose
The Director Investments will be responsible for creating viable and sustainable projects in the identified sectors that will enhance Development in the economy and achieve corporate objectives.
The Director will develop policies, formulate and implement functional strategies for effective
performance of the Directorate.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities
- Conceptualizing, designing, testing and launching innovative products through a comprehensive marketing and brand awareness strategy;
- Interpreting proactively the Corporation’s business strategy, identify partners and market opportunities;
- Identifying opportunities for investment in the Commercial & Industrial Development related projects;
- Formulating, implementing and evaluating portfolio management strategies for effective investments management;
- Networking with Government, local and global business partners and stakeholders to create strategic partnerships;
- Providing fee-based management advisory services;
- Generating Directorate reports to Management and the Board and implement the resolutions;
- Providing leadership in the day-to-day management of the Directorate.
Person Specification
For a candidate to be appointed to this position, they must have;
- At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience eight (8) of which must have been in a senior management position;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Social Sciences or any other relevant field of study from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution.
- Certified qualification in any of the following; Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified
- Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA), Public Accountant (CPA (K) or Certified
- Chartered Accountants (ACCA (UK) or Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Member of a relevant professional body;
- Leadership course will be added advantage;
- Leadership experience in coordinating large business units;
- Specialist knowledge and diverse experience in the Tourism sector;
- Possess financial modelling skills;
- Excellent negotiation, and communication skills;
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization
- Team development, strong leadership and managerial skills;
- Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
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JOB GRADE KDC 3
Job Purpose
The Deputy Director Investments Appraisal and Administration will be responsible for the
development and review of investments and loan recovery policies, monitoring and evaluation of the existing investments and recommending appropriate strategies; and managing the credit risk on the loan portfolio in the most profitable and cost-effective manner in line with KDC objectives.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities
- Developing and implementing customer centric strategies based on market needs;
- Identifying opportunities to initiate viable projects;
- Identifying project funding options;
- Evaluating the viability of the investment opportunities;
- Identifying and mitigating key project risks;
- Monitoring the implementation and operation of projects;
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements in projects;
- Managing the projects portfolio;
- Developing and implementing strategies for attracting and retaining prime clients;
- Preparing investment performance reports;
Person Specifications
For a candidate to be appointed to this position, they must have;
- At least ten (10) years’ relevant work experience six (6) of which must have been in a management position;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business, Economics, Engineering, or any other relevant field from recognized institution;
- Master’s degree in any relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Certified qualification in any of the following; Financial Analyst (CFA), Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA), Public Accountant (CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA (UK) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Member of a relevant professional body;
- Management course will be added advantage;
- Financial modelling and analysis skills;
- Proposal writing skills;
- Excellent business acumen;
- Excellent negotiation, and communication skills;
- Team development, strong leadership and managerial skills;
- Proficiency in Computer Applications;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
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JOB GRADE KDC 4
Job Purpose
The Assistant Manager, Business Development will be responsible for coordination,
implementation and reviewing of the KDC’s Business development strategy geared towards
achieving KDC’s mandate.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities
- Identifying potential business and investment opportunities
- Monitoring competitors’ offerings to understand each target markets, identify gaps or opportunities and liaison with innovation team develop appropriate products and solutions.
- Co-developing the next generation products or services or solutions for the identified new business opportunities.
- Leading the introduction and rollout of new products / solutions to existing and new clients
- Developing and communicating a unique value proposition to identified clients.
- Initiating the identification of market niches based on KDC’s competitive advantage
- Formulating corporate brand identity and brand manual
Person Specification
- Master’s degree in relevant field from recognized Institution;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been at the level of supervisory level;
- Management Course will be added advantage;
- Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
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JOB GRADE KDC 4
Job Purpose
The Assistant Manager, Management Advisory Services will be responsible for overseeing the
development, implementation and reviewing of the KDC’s Business advisory strategy geared
towards achieving KDC’s mandate.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities
- Identifying potential business and investment opportunities;
- Monitoring competitors’ offerings to understand each target markets, identify gaps or opportunities and liaison with innovation team develop appropriate products and solutions;
- Co-developing the next generation products or services or solutions for the identified new business opportunities;
- Leading the introduction and rollout of new products / solutions to existing and new clients
- Developing and communicate a unique value proposition to identified clients;
- Initiating the identification of market niches based on KDC’s competitive advantage;
- Formulating corporate brand identity and brand manual.
Person Specification
- Master’s degree in relevant field from recognized field;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been at the level of supervisory level; Management Course will be an added advantage;
- Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Proficiency in computer applications; and
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
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JOB GRADE KDC 4
Job Purpose
The Assistant Manager, Corporate Communication will be responsible for maintaining the
Corporation’s reputation, visibility and corporate image through execution of effective
communication policies, guidelines and initiatives.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities
- Incorporating online tools and in-person networking to create relationships and ultimately build the KDC brand, both online and off line;
- Content creation – writing blog posts, articles, newsletters, communications materials, and material for social media channels;
- Social media marketing– creating, managing and growing the authority’s presence through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other strategically relevant online properties;
- Events and event planning– attending industry events and planning meetups for KDC leadership;
- Managing incoming media requests and building relationships with industry journalists; creating, executing and measuring media campaigns;
- Responsible to overlook the customer support – collecting reports, and forwarding clients feedbacks to the management;
- Managing any online feedback forums;
- Implementing strategic communications plans and to provide local market insight for the authorities public-facing communications;
- Analytics– Using Google Analytics and other measurement tools to provide reports on metrics, and continually find ways to improve on those metrics through testing and new initiatives;
- Working with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers;
- Gathering information on programmes and significant events in a specific KDC Cluster area
- Responsible for scheduling media interviews;
- Assisting in developing media plans, distribute and follow up media releases, book interviews and respond to media request.
Person Specification
- A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been at supervisory level;
- Master’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Relations or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable;
- Management Course will be an added advantage;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
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Job Purpose
The Senior Partnership development and Resource Mobilization officer will be responsible for
initiating development of policies and strategies for developing and maintaining partnerships and collaborations and raising resources for KDC with a view of achieving its objectives.
Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities
- Developing proposals for funding;
- Analyzing the financial structures and risks of the PPP Projects;
- Analyzing proposals from potential strategic partners;
- Developing programs and proposals for resource mobilization;
- Assessing, evaluating and managing pre -contract PPP activities.
Person Specification
- At least four (4) years’ work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, International Development Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Supervisory Course will be added advantage;
- Proficiency in Computer Applications
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
- Fulfilled requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
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JOB GRADE KDC 6
Job purpose
The Legal Assistant will be responsible for collecting, verifying and compiling legal information and documents to enable the directorate to achieve its objectives.
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities
- Reviewing and retrieving files for relevant action;
- Opening legal files and filing contracts and court documents;
- Responding to inquiries regarding specific cases;
- Serving legal documents to clients and other stakeholders;
- Maintaining and updating files systematically and accurately to ensure rapid access and retrieval;
- Monitoring progress of contract and court cases; and
- Maintaining and updating master diary for court cases.
Person Specification
- Diploma in Law or Administration (with bias in legal matters) from a recognized institution;
- Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;
- Proficiency in Computer Applications;
- A current Process Server Certificate or its equivalent qualifications;
- Experience in litigation;
- Minimum of four (4) years in relevant work experience in the Public or Private Sector;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
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Job and Person Specifications
For a candidate to be appointed to this position, they must have;
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant Social Sciences field.
- Post graduate degree in a relevant Social Sciences field.
- Knowledge of the World Bank’s social safeguard policies is an added advantage.
- Relevant professional trainings will be an added advantage.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
- A minimum of ten (10) years demonstrated professional experience.
- Specific experience of at least seven (7) years working in social safeguards of public infrastructure projects.
- Experience in review and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Resettlement Planning Framework (RPF), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) for public infrastructure projects
- Working knowledge of Kenyan social, land and resettlement laws & regulations and World Bank social safeguards operating policies.
- Experience in development and implementation of Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Plan and Frameworks for public infrastructure projects.
- At least five (5) years Working knowledge of Kenyan social, land and resettlement laws & regulations and World Bank social safeguards operating policies.
- Specific experience in undertaking at least two (2) Social Assessments and prepared at least two (2) Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Frameworks based on the World Bank’s Operational Policy 4.10 (Indigenous Peoples – IPs).
- Specific experience on at least two (2) public investments or infrastructure projects involving land acquisition and relocation/resettlement of Project Affected Persons (PAPs).
- Served as lead expert in the preparation of at least one (1) Resettlement Action Plans that were based on the World Banks Operation Policy 4.12 (involuntary Resettlement).
- Has demonstrable experience in dealing with GBV, Labor Influx risks management, conflict resolution, grievance handling mechanism and reporting.
- Proven track record on the preparation of World Bank’s social and environmental safeguards and social sustainability documents.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
- Experience working in environmental and social impact assessments and social assessments of public infrastructure projects.
- Experience in review and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Resettlement Planning Framework (RPF),
- Resettlement Action Plan (RAPs) for public infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of Kenyan social, land and resettlement laws & regulations and World Bank social safeguards operating policies.
- Experience undertaking at least two Social Assessments and prepared at least two Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Frameworks based on the World Bank’s Operational Policy 4.10 (Indigenous Peoples – IPs).
- Experience in at least two (2) public investment/infrastructure projects involving land acquisition and relocation/resettlement of Project Affected Persons (PAPs).
- Lead expert in the preparation of at least one (1) Resettlement Action Plans that were based on the World Banks Operation Policy 4.12 (involuntary Resettlement).
- Experience in dealing with GBV and Labor Influx risks management.
- Knowledge on design of PPP projects.
- Working knowledge in World Bank Safeguards policies and Kenya’s environmental and social regulations and procedures.
- Fluency in spoken and written English, and Fluency in Kiswahili is essential.
TASKS TO BE PERFORMED
As per the KDC ESMS Framework.
REPORTING MECHANISM
The Social Safeguards Expert will report to the Manager, Risk and Compliance.
DURATION OF CONTRACT
The Contract will be for a period of three (3) years, on a full-time basis. The contract will be
renewable annually subject to demonstrated performance.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified persons to apply online through the KDC website www.kdc.go.ke under the careers section. The applications should be received by 16th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kenya Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons living with disabilities.
Therefore, women, persons living with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
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