Latest Recruitment at Co-operative Bank of Kenya

The Role

Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:

• Support the Middleware (Enterprise Service Bus-ESB) System day to day operations
• Develop policies, processes, and operating procedures around ESB System.
• Define and execute lifecycle management compliance checkpoints and reviews
• Provide technology management of Service Oriented Infrastructure (SOI)
• ESB systems support for development, production support and management of ESB upgrades and implementations.
• Assist and guide developers of web services, develop and maintain ESB reference architecture and assist in the management of the Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI) services catalog, SOAP and REST, Web-services, and Web Services Description Language (WSDL).
• Streamline the process of managing the ESB system uptime of 99.9%, optimum performance and efficient web services delivery through the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) as part of the bank’s operating model.
• Analyze requests obtained from business to determine operational problems, define integrations requirements, advice best way for integration and document the same.
• Develop new and manage existing ESB integrations depending on the need and requirements.
• Provide hands on Performance Management of the ESB products from TIBCO (TIBCO Enterprise Message Service (EMS), TIBCO Business Works, Rendezvous (RV), TIBCO Hawk and TIBCO Spotfire).
• Manage integrations of TIBCO ESB services to other orchestration channels including WebLogic Server, IBM Webspere MQ and Oracle Tuxedo in development, test and production environments.
• Be responsible for ensuring high ESB systems availability of (99.9%); provide performance monitoring and tuning; load balancing, capacity planning and management.
• Mentor and guide teams on the implementation of web service to optimize resource utilization; work with vendors to configure and support ESB systems internally.
• Support the UDDI services catalog in the development and management of ESB toolkits, reference architectures, and in the integration and deployment of Web Services provided by other vendors into the ESB.

Skills, Competencies and Experience

The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related studies
• 2-5 years of experience implementing and supporting TIBCO products ranging from TIBCO Enterprise Message Service (EMS), TIBCO Business Works, Rendezvous (RV), TIBCO Hawk and TIBCO Spotfire in development, test and production environments.
• Knowledgeable in the Integration to other supporting systems (database, OS and networks) and skilled in configuration and deployment of TIBCO components
• Strong analytical, presentation and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work through own initiative and as part of a team.
• Experience with, performance monitoring, load balancing, performance tuning/optimization, load testing, management of ESB systems and must be able to independently carry out these functions including capacity planning in TIBCO ESB products environments.

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Job Purpose:
The Sacco Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, overseeing daily operations, ensuring financial sustainability, marketing  and driving growth in line with the SACCO’s mission and objectives. Sacco Manager reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with stakeholders to enhance member value, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic marketing initiatives to ensure growth.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Excellent Customer Service and aggressive marketing to ensure strong commitment to member service and satisfaction and exponential growth of Sacco.
• Responsible for the overall day-to-day administration of Sacco’s activities.
• Interpreting and implementing the decisions of the Board.
• Providing leadership to Sacco employees.
• Ensuring effective management of the Sacco’s business in the best interest of the Sacco and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring the development and implementation of strategic and business plans.
• Overseeing the development of operational plans and budgets for approval by the Board.
• Ensuring compliance with the laws of Kenya.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of various Sacco policies.
• Developing management succession plans for the Board’s approval.
• Presenting management reports to the Board.
• Creating an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale among the staff.
• Ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective use of all Sacco resources and assets.
• Appraising the performance of the Managers who directly report.
• Ensuring there is effective communication between the management and the Board.
• Acting as the principal spokesperson of the Sacco.
• Participating in the Board of Directors’ meetings and Executive Committee meetings.
• Ensuring that proper books of accounts, records, and returns are kept, and that accurate regular financial, statistical, and operational information is prepared and submitted to the Board of Directors.
• Securing funds and assets of the Sacco.
• Assist the Finance Manager with regulatory issues.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote Sacco’s products and services, ensuring growth and member acquisition.
• Ensure that there is adequate liquidity to meet financial demands (i.e., savings, withdrawals, and operating expenses).
• Ensuring that all rents, rates, levies, and debts due from and to the Sacco are paid and received respectively by the due date(s).
• Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the BOD.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce/ Business Administration/ or any other Business-related or Sacco Management degree.
• CPA (K), ACCA an added advantage.
• Ten (10) years of practical experience in a busy financial institution, of which four (4) years must be in a management position.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite skills.
• Training in leadership and management skills; ability to facilitate the development and implementation of strategic plans, visionary thinking, and the capacity to drive organizational growth and proven ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
• People Management & Organizational Development.
• Digital & Technological Competence.
• Business Growth & Innovation.
• Marketing & Communications: Proven ability to develop and execute marketing strategies that attract new members and retain existing ones.
• Financial & Risk Management.
• Excellent Customer Service to ensure strong commitment to member service and satisfaction.