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    Assistant Director, Research - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation

    Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation
    Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (formerly Deposit Protection Fund Board) is a significant player in the financial sector as it provides a safety-net for the savings, banking and payments systems in the Republic of Kenya.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Requirements for Appointment:At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at a Managerial level.Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Economic Mathematics, Strategic Management, Business Development, Development Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.Master's degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.Leadership Course from a recognized institution is an added advantage.Membership of relevant professional body where applicable.Proficiency in Computer Applications.Meets the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Coordinate formulation, implementation, and review of policies, procedures, strategies, and frameworks relating to the Corporation's policy and research.Design and lead research and development programs and projects across the Corporation's strategic priorities, ensuring objectives are delivered on time.Coordinate research, analysis, and policy formulation in areas related to deposit insurance, bank examination, and resolution of troubled banks/institutions.Coordinate research, studies, surveys, and benchmarking to ensure adoption of best practices and emerging trends on matters relating to the Corporation's mandate and disseminate research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.Coordinate collaborations and partnerships with member institutions (banks), financial safety-net players, strategic and development partners, government agencies, private sector, and any other relevant stakeholders aimed at strengthening research and policy to inform adoption of best practices and attainment of the Corporation's mandate of deposit insurance, bank examination, and prompt resolution.Coordinate development, implementation, and review of strategies for identification of emerging global trends and inform topical areas for research.Lead in the development and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Unit.Provide oversight of all activities and manage the day-to-day operations for a smooth functioning and efficiency of the Policy and Research Unit.Coordinate the formulation and implementation of targeted research initiatives and activities to support policy and decisions for a stable financial sector.Maintain linkages, partnerships, collaboration, and cooperation with relevant stakeholders for information sharing and participation in research activities.Oversee the publication and dissemination of research findings and recommendations as well as policy briefs as may be appropriate.Oversee the application of research findings in policy formulation and other decision-making in the Corporation.Plan, implement, monitor, evaluate, and report on research projects.Implement Board resolutions and audit recommendations relating to the Unit.Keep up to date with key developments in policy and research on deposit insurance and resolution matters as well as on global trends.Develop and implement research methodologies and techniques to be adopted in various research projects in the Corporation.Coordinate conservation, harnessing, and dissemination of knowledge and information on Corporation's mandate and activities.Appraise the direct reports in the Policy and Research Unit.Lead change management and business process re-engineering programs in the Policy and Research Unit.Oversee the development, implementation, and review of performance management systems to monitor, evaluate, report, and reward performance in line with agreed performance targets and service standards of the Unit.Lead in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the Unit annual budgets, corporate annual work plan, annual consolidated procurement and disposal plan, annual performance contract, and the Unit's periodic reports.Coordinate implementation, monitoring, and review of Quality Management Systems and other ISO Standards for process improvement and enhanced service delivery in the Unit.Lead supervision, coaching, mentoring, training, and development of all staff to ensure an efficient and motivated team in the Unit.Coordinate implementation, monitoring, and review of risk management policy and framework that ensures the Unit has a robust system and processes of accountability, enterprise risk management, and business continuity.Coordinate development, implementation, and review of the citizen service delivery charter for the Unit to enhance accountability and transparency in service delivery to stakeholders.Coordinate resolution of public complaints and processing of requests for access to information from the Unit to enhance public confidence in relation to the Corporation's mandate.Lead in the implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives in the Unit.Coordinate the dissemination of research findings as part of the public awareness, stakeholder management/engagement, and financial literacy education initiatives.Oversee implementation and enforcement of internal control systems within the Unit.

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    Decision making, Quality management, Leadership skills, Quality control and supervision

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    Post-graduate education

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