CEO and Trust Secretary at KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic leadership to the Scheme while overseeing all day-to-day operations. The CEO will also be responsible for fulfilling the functions of an administrator in accordance with the Retirement Benefits (Administrators) Regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the Scheme is run and managed in accordance with the Law and the Trust Deed, Rules and Regulations
• Provide inspirational leadership and direction to all departments of the Scheme
• Initiate and co-ordinate formulation and implementation of the Scheme strategic plan
• Establish an effective system of communication throughout the Scheme
• Ensure the Scheme remains abreast with industry trends
• Ensure that the annual report, accounts and other financial statements of the Scheme are prepared within the required
• Keep trustees abreast of all legal, regulatory and advisory developments affecting pension schemes and general investment
• Create an enabling environment for service providers to carry out their mandates as provided for by the Trust Deed and Rules
• On behalf of the Board of Trustees, keep members of the Scheme informed regularly
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated by the Board of Trustees

ROLE SPECIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Law or a related field from a recognized
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Law or a related field from a recognized
• Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body with good standing.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in Pension industry, seven (7) of which should be in senior management.
• Must possess Trustee Development Program (TDPK) certificate from a recognized
• Must demonstrate strong competencies in Strategic Leadership, Investment Expertise, Governance and Operational Leadership.