Manager- Projects (Central Office) at Rafiki Microfinance Bank

Purpose of the Job: 

The main responsibility of the job holder will be to plan, oversee and lead projects from ideation through to completion while following project governance protocols. 

Reports to: Head- Digital & Transactional Banking 

Job Description. 

• Develop manage and implement project plans to ensure project delivery is achieved within set deadlines. 
• Coordinating staff and internal resources. 
• Managing relationships with staff and external partners. 
• Leading project planning session. 
• Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation. 
• Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review. 
• Managing project budgets. 
• Conduction project reviews and creating detailed reports for SteerCo. 
• Managing project documentation as per governance protocols e.g. Sign-off and certifications. 
• Ensure proper systems are in place to effectively manage AML/CFT risks and strict compliance with the Banking laws, the prudential guidelines and regulations issued by CBK, and other legal guidelines that may be issued by the government or other industry stakeholders, from time to time. 
• Responsible for identifying and reporting potential and actual project risk within projects assigned compliance policies & procedures. 
• Formulate and ensure up to date policies and procedures governing projects as and when changes occur 
• Managing and developing a high-performance team to meet set deliverables. 
• Providing coaching, training needs and mentorship aimed at building their knowledge and expertise as well as ability to manage customer expectations within own portfolio 

Knowledge; Skills and Experience required for this Role 

• University degree in a Business or IT related field. 
• An MBA is an added advantage. 
• Have a minimum of 5 years in the Banking Industry; 1 of which must be in a supervisory role. 
• A minimum of 1 year’s skilled experience in project management. 
• Sound knowledge of the Banking Act and the regulatory framework in the Financial Services Industry. 
• Able to apply financial knowledge and skills. 
• Able to identify and minimize potential and inherent risks in project delivery. 
• Proficient in the use of Banking and office management systems. 
• Experience in stakeholder management. · Written and verbal communication skills. 
• Capacity to manage high stress situations. 
• Ability to multi-task and manage various project elements simultaneously. · Leadership skills. 
• Big-picture thinking and vision. 
• Attention to detail. · Conflict resolution skills. 
• Planning and organization skills. 
• Delivering projects within set budgets. 
• Delivery of project within set timelines. 
• Active monitoring and reporting on project progress.