Vacancies at KCB Bank Kenya

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement tailored recovery strategies and action plans for non-performing debts to maximize recoveries and turnarounds.
• Lead detailed negotiations with customers to secure commitment to strategies that address business and bank risk concerns.
• Reduce non-performing debts through aggressive recovery efforts and viable restructuring options.
• Ensure full compliance with credit policies and Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) prudential guidelines.
• Minimize recovery costs by vetting invoices and negotiating upfront fees.
• Coach, guide, and motivate staff to enhance efficiency, productivity, and professional development.
• Recover written-off debts in alignment with prudential guidelines.
• Proactively develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, and foster cooperative relationships across the client value chain.
• Recommend new lending propositions and strategies, demonstrating sound judgment for deals within discretion and providing analysis for decisions beyond discretion.
• Supervise and monitor direct reports to ensure effective execution of recovery plans and compliance with agreed settlement arrangements.
• Review facilities through Credit Quest to determine optimal recovery options, including restructuring and asset classifications.
• Engage in correspondence with internal and external customers to facilitate recovery processes.
• Conduct meetings with debtors and service providers, including official visits to their operations.
• Supervise and guide direct reports to ensure alignment with recovery objectives.
• Monitor debtors’ compliance with agreed settlement arrangements to ensure timely execution.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

• Education     Bachelors Degree    Economic / Business related     RQ
• Professional Qualifications    AKIB     AA
• Masters Degree    Business Administration/ Economics     AA

Experience

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required:

• 8 years

Detail     Minimum No of Years Need Type[2]

• Management of distressed corporate assets     8 ES
• Stakeholder management     6 ES
• Customer relationship management     6 ES
• Banking operations     5 ES
• Regulatory & compliance reporting     5 DE
• Financial analysis & reporting     5 ES
• Credit management systems (Credit Quest, etc)     4 DE
• Corporate Banking products development     2 DE

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Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 10

Program Development: 

• Lead efforts to identify and prioritize high-impact programs and initiatives that align with KCBF’s strategic objectives. 
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop compelling funding proposals and articulate the potential impact of proposed projects.

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: 

• Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, major gift prospects, corporations, foundations, and other potential funding sources. 
• Engage donors through personalized communications, meetings, events, and stewardship activities to deepen their commitment to KCB Foundation. 
• Maintain an informatics system that monitors and updates on the funding and opportunity pipeline, and lead pipeline and information management to drive informed decisions on future opportunities.

Fundraising Campaigns: 

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals, major gift drives, capital campaigns, and special events.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop compelling messaging and materials that inspire donor engagement and support.

Grant Writing and Management: 

• Oversee the grant writing process, working closely with Director Foundation, Head of Programs, program managers, grants writer, and other staff to develop competitive grant proposals. 
• Ensure alignment between grant opportunities and programmatic goals and manage grant reporting requirements to maintain funder compliance

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement regional fundraising strategies aligned with Foundation’s goals and priorities.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities, trends, and emerging donor interests within the region.
• Scope and identify opportunities for funding, Coordination of efforts and knowledge management aimed at winning new business.
• Conduct regular assessments and analyses of fundraising performance, trends, and effectiveness.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building:

• Provide leadership in institutional resource mobilization and fund raising across KCB Foundation, regional offices including subsidiaries.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence within the fundraising department.
• Identify training and professional development opportunities to enhance fundraising skills and competencies.
• Support programs and business units to develop and implement resource mobilization strategies.
• Provide technical training and capacity building to countries, staff and project implementation teams on resource mobilization, intelligence gathering, proposal writing to develop high quality proposals.
• Liaise with partnerships and policy and advocacy teams, working together to engage critical stakeholders and generate leads for new/enhanced program funding. 

 Compliance and Reporting:

• Review proposals and pitch materials for compliance and soundness with donor requirements as well as adherence to KCB Foundation and Group policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations, policies, and best practices within the region.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on fundraising activities, progress, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to track fundraising revenues, expenses, and budget allocations.

 Representation: 

• Cultivate relationships with strategic funders, donors, and other stakeholders to enhance the organization's visibility and funding opportunities. 
• Attend meetings, conferences, and networking events to promote the organization's work and identify potential funding prospects.
• Promote the work of KCB Foundation through in person and written engagements to external stakeholders including donors, public sector and other relevant stakeholders.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: NOT MORE THAN 5 OF THE MOST TYPICAL

• Program development with external and internal stakeholders
• Proposal development and submission 
• Fundraising campaign development and implementation
• External representation 
• Donor engagements

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

• Education     Bachelor’s Degree    Any relevant field    RQ
• Professional Qualifications    Fundraising/resource mobilization/ program implementation     AA
• Masters Degree    Business Administration(MBA) /Marketing/Related Field/ Project Management/ Social Sciences/ Communication    AA

Experience

Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required

•  8 years

 Detail   Minimum No of Years Need Type[2]

• Donor Fundraising      8 ES
• Track record of raising at least Ksh 1B annually      3 DE
• Proposal, concept note and idea note development and preparation      8 ES
• Programme development    5 ES
• Partnership management     4 ES
• Research   3 DE
• Monitoring & evaluation     2 DE