Job Opportunities at Kenya Development Corporation

The Assistant Manager Business Development will be responsible for origination of new business opportunities and ensure sustainability of the established businesses. He /She will also be responsible for developing policies and strategies for business development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify potential business and investment opportunities
• Monitor competitors’ offerings to understand each target markets, identify gaps or opportunities and liaison with innovation team develop appropriate products and solutions.
• Co-develop the next generation products or services or solutions for the identified new business opportunities.
• Lead the introduction and rollout of new products / solutions to existing and new clients
• Develop and communicate a unique value proposition to identified clients.
• Initiate the identification of market niches based on KDC’s competitive advantage
• Formulate corporate brand identity and brand manual

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• 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 lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• 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 of the Constitution

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The Assistant Manager will be responsible for the development and review of investment 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.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Undertake business development in the specified sectors;
• Appraise investments proposals;
• Maintain communication with clients and manage client relations;
• Initiate negotiation of the project financing structure;
• Oversee disbursement to approved projects;
• Monitor project performance post investment;
• Prepare investment papers for management and board;
• Manage stakeholder engagements;
• Any other responsibility as may be necessary to achieve the KDC’s objectives.

Person Specification

For a candidate to be appointed to this position, they must have;

• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, four (4) of which must have been in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business, Economics, Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field 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 its recognized qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge and experience in statistics, data collection, analysis and presentation;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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The Assistant Manager Portfolio Management will be responsible for undertaking analysis of mature investments and advice on viability of retaining such investments and the management of historical non-performing loans portfolio.

Duties and Responsibilities entail:

• Managing relationships with investees.
• Collecting and analyzing investment portfolio data to monitor investment returns and risk levels.
• Monitoring and report risk in assigned investment geographies.
• Identifying high risk investments and propose strategies to mitigate risk.
• Coordinating with Investment appraisal department to ensure effective and timely communications of the progress and impact of the investment portfolio.
• Coordinating with Investment Officers to ensure regulatory, reporting
• Ensuring compliance in investment geographies.
• Participating in investor meetings and calls to provide portfolio updates.
• Providing content for concept notes and proposals to potential investors.

Person Specifications

For a candidate to be appointed to this position, they must have;

• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, four (4) of which must have been in a supervisory role.
• Master’s degree in in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business, Economics, Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business,
• Economics, Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution;
• Merit and ability as shown in work performance
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Meets the requirements of Chapter sic of the Constitution

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The Assistant Manager Communications will be responsible for coordinating Corporate Communications related activities including, Public relations, digital communications, internal communications, sponsorships, events, brand and reputation management.

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.
• Implement 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.
• Work with journalists, media producers, editors and strategic influencers
• Gathering information on programmes and significant events in a specific
• Responsible for scheduling media interviews.
• Assist in developing media plans, distribute and follow up media releases, book interviews and respond to media request.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least;

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been at the level of 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 lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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The Assistant Manager Risk Management will be responsible for implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Policy and Framework to ensure a proactive risk management philosophy that safeguards the Corporation’s assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing the Enterprise Risk Management policies and Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
• Monitor implementation of intervention programs to address the Corporation’s adherence to Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) prudential guidelines;
• Undertake proper analysis of risk and compliance;
• Implementing effective risk appraisal and measurement tools;
• Reviewing all applications for credit/investment so as to identify measure and mitigate risk;
• Preparing quality risk reports;
• Ensuring proper maintenance of risk and compliance culture within the Corporation; and
• Providing support, education and training to staff to build risk awareness within the Corporation;
• Carrying out quarterly assessments for compliance and risk assessment at the Corporation.

Person Specifications

• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, four (4) of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Business or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study from a recognized Institution;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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 Job Purpose

This Officer will facilitate and manage information and telecommunications through ICT Project Management, developing ICT systems.

Duties and responsibilities

• Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
• Installing and configuring computer systems and solutions;
• Maintaining application systems;
• Providing end user support and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
• Maintaining up to date equipment register;
• Installing, configuring and monitoring Local Area Network components;
• Administering and managing users in the Active Directory, e-mail server and User applications;
• Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
• Updating and maintaining the KDC website; and
• Ensuring Business continuity by performing regular data and application backups.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have at least:

• Minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
• At least any one (1) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+,
• A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• CISA Membership or an equivalent ICT professional body.
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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The Senior Advisory Officer will be responsible for provision of advisory services to ensure sustainability of the established businesses. They will also be responsible for developing policies and strategies for advisory programs.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Undertake Feasibility studies, and develop business plans for potential customers
• Review stalled and ailing projects and advice KDC on how to rehabilitate them.
• Assist entrepreneurial development through non-financial support.
• Enhancement of business plans for KDC’s prospective clients.
• Developing turnaround plans for distressed clients applying for finance from the Corporation.
• Offer client readiness support to bring a funding application to a bankable stage.
• Undertake business diagnosis to identify gaps and opportunities in governance, strategy and management of the business.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields, Business, Finance, Commerce,
• Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• At least four years relevant advisory work experience
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
•  Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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The Partnership development and Resource Mobilization officers 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 will entail;

• 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

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• At least four (4) years’ work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in, Finance, Economics, International Development Studies,
• International management from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
• Fulfilled requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution

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The Senior Portfolio Officer will be responsible for undertaking analysis of mature investments and advice on viability of retaining such investments and the management of historical non-performing loans portfolio.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Initiating and implementing strategies for the effective portfolio management;
• Undertaking collections of outstanding accounts receivable from historical nonperforming loans;
• Monitor, and evaluate performance of mature investments; and the debt portfolio
• Advising on KDC’s exit strategy for mature investments;
• Advising on KDC’s servicing of debt;
• Implementation of repayment proposals and loan rescheduling;
• undertaking portfolio risk analysis;

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• At least four (4) years’ relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business, Economics, Engineering or any other relevant field from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Knowledge and experience in data collection, analysis and presentation;
• Excellent financial modeling skills;
• Excellent business acumen;
• Good interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Team player;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya

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The Senior Investment & Administration Officer will be responsible for the development and review of investment 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.

Duties and responsibilities will entail;

• Scanning the market and develop new business;
• Appraising investment proposals;
• Contributing in negotiation of project documents;
• Disbursing to approved projects;
• Monitoring post investment progress of projects;
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders;

Person Specification

For a candidate to be appointed to this position, they must have;

• At least four (4) years’ relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business, Economics, Engineering or any other 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 will be an added advantage;
• Member of a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge and experience in statistics, data collection, analysis and presentation;
• Excellent financial modeling skills;
• Excellent business acumen;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• Good interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Team player;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

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The Senior Business Development Officer will be responsible for origination of new business opportunities and provision of advisory services to ensure sustainability of the established businesses. They will also be responsible for developing policies and strategies for business development.

Duties and responsibilities will entail;

• Develop business and marketing plans in collaboration with other departments to achieve revenue goals.
• Ensures continuous Identification of potential business investment opportunities for KDC.
• Analyze the product deficiencies in order to provide recommendations for problem resolution.
• Promotes KDC’s brand image to the general public.
• Participates in business development activities.
• Undertake corporate and product promotional programs
• Assess effectiveness of various product distribution channels

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields, Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• At least four years work experience
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining safe and secure environment for KDC staff and property.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement Policies and Procedures relating to safety and security in the Corporation,
• Ensure compliance with approved safety and security policies to safeguard staff, visitors and general public using KDC premises,
• Co-ordinate the monitoring, detection and deterrence of crimes in KDC premises,
• Carry out investigations on security breaches to conclusion liaising with relevant authorities for appropriate action,
• Reporting on any security incidents to all concerned parties,
• Co-ordination of investigations by Government agencies.
• Provide advisory to enhance security and general day to day oversight of the security services provided by the private security firms,
• Undertake the lead role in Safety and Security Incident Management,
• Provide intelligence on all matters of safety and security,
• Prepare and submit periodic safety, security and intelligence reports.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in relevant work in the Public Service or in the Private Sector with at least four (4) years’ experience in a supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s Degree in social Science, criminology or any other relevant field;
• Master’s degree in social Science, criminology or any other relevant field;
• Must have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks Certification in security Management
• At least five years of demonstrable experience in security management in a medium to Large;
• Candidate must have trained/worked in the Government security forces.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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The Assistant Manager Partnership development and Resource Mobilization 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.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Developing proposals for funding and corresponding contracts;
• Reviewing financial structures and risks of the PPP Projects;
• Monitoring the Implementation of funding programs and maintaining their impact;
• Developing policies on identification of lines of credit;
• Reviewing proposals from potential strategic partners;
• developing programs and proposals for resource mobilization;
• Reviewing pre -contract PPP activities.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• At least eight (8) years’ work experience four (4) of which must have been in a Supervisory position.
• Bachelor’s degree in, Finance, Economics, International Development Studies, International management from a recognized institution from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
• 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; viii. Member of a relevant professional body.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution