General Manager, Investments at Public Service Superannuation Fund

 Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Formulating and implementing of leading investment management strategies for the Fund;
• Developing policy guidelines on all matters related to management of the Funds’ properties;
• Developing a robust investment policy statement for the Fund in line with corporate objectives;
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders;
• Monitoring performance of the Fund’s assets and liabilities;
• Carrying out feasibility analyses on viable investment opportunities;
• Analyzing the Funds’ financial performance in comparison with the industry trends, identifying and managing risks including stress tests and scenario analyses;i
• Determine investment goals and strategies in consultation with Fund managers;
• Monitoring and evaluating the Performance of the Fund Managers for effective decision making;
• Conducting feasibility studies and making recommendations on the development concepts, land acquisitions, preliminary programs and budgets;
• Overseeing ongoing projects including reviewing progress with contractors, consultants and project managers;
• Ensuring Compliance with regulations including timely payments of statutory fees; and
• Ensuring the Fund’s properties are maintained at the highest habitable state;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years, five (5) of which must be at senior management level or a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: - Finance, Economics, Investment, or related field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any relevant field from a recognized Institution
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing; eg CIFA, CFA or relevant professional body
• Practicing Certificate where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Other Requirements.

• Qualified candidates will be required to satisfy or having initiated the process of complying with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Certificate of good conduct from Director Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); • Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); and,
• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).