Chief Executive Officer at Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Duties & responsibilities

Reporting to the board of directors, the Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Association’s operations. Specific duties shall include;

• Co-ordinate the Association’s activities to ensure optimum and efficient utilization of assets and resources;
• Oversee strategic growth of the Association through aggressive mobilization and onboarding of membership across the country;
• Keep updated and complete the membership register of the Association;
• Develop and sustain positive and proactive relationships with key education and industry stakeholders across the country;
• Develop, review and oversee the implementation and adherence to the Association’s policies, procedures, internal systems, structures, standards, and controls to improve the quality of service;
• Management and coordination of the daily affairs, programs, and activities of the association in a competent manner;
• Development and supervision of all members of staff in the head office and various regions;
• Setting up a performance management system and evaluation of staff performance;
• Develop a realistic Association’s annual budget for approval by the national executive committee and operate within the budget;
• Implementation of the Association’s Strategic plan and business plans;
• Attend all national executive committee meetings as secretary and in an advisory capacity; 
• Represent the association in forums, business transactions, and any other transaction authorized by the national executive committee;
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and statutory requirements by regulatory bodies;
• Keeping abreast of industry developments and updating the National executive committee members on a timely basis;
• Timely preparation and presentation of various progress and management reports to the national executive committee;
• Any other lawful duty that may be assigned by the national executive committee from time to time;

Key attributes/skills

• In-depth understanding of the education sector in Kenya
• Strategic thinker and results-oriented.
• Proven leadership and administrative capacity
• Judgment and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An eloquent speaker and good presentation skills
• High financial management capability 

Qualifications

The candidate should have:

• Master’s degree in business related field or its equivalent from a recognized university
• CPS (K) or its equivalent
• 5 years of practical experience in a vibrant industry association of which 3 years must be in a management position
• Work experience in the education sector will be an added advantage
• Qualification/relevant experience in the education services sector and/ or membership to a recognized professional body advantage will be an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite