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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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    KDIC is a statutory institution established under the Kenya Deposit Insurance Act, 2012 (KDI Act, The Corporation is mandated to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions, to provide incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system and prompt resolution.

    Duties and responsibilities will entail:

    Coordinating the formulation, implementation, and review of policies, procedures, strategies, and frameworks relating to the Corporation's policy and research.

    Designing and leading research and development programs and projects across the Corporation's strategic priorities, ensuring timely delivery of objectives.

    Coordinating research, analysis, and policy formulation in areas related to deposit insurance, bank examination, and resolution of troubled banks/institutions.

    Coordinating research, studies, surveys, and benchmarking to ensure adoption of best practices and emerging trends relevant to the Corporation's mandate, and disseminating research findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

    Coordinating collaborations and partnerships with member institutions (Banks), financial safety-net players, strategic and development partners, government agencies, private sector, and other stakeholders to strengthen research and policy.

    Leading the development and implementation of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Unit.

    Providing oversight of all activities and managing the day-to-day operations to ensure smooth functioning and efficiency of the Policy and Research Unit.

    Coordinating the formulation and implementation of targeted research initiatives and activities to support policy and decisions for a stable financial sector.

    Maintaining linkages, partnerships, collaboration, and cooperation with relevant stakeholders for information sharing and participation in research activities.
    Overseeing the publication and dissemination of research findings, recommendations, and policy briefs.
    Ensuring the application of research findings in policy formulation and decision-making within the Corporation.
    Planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on research projects.
    Implementing Board resolutions and audit recommendations related to the Unit.

    Keeping up to date with key developments in policy and research on deposit insurance, resolution matters, and global trends.

    Developing and implementing research methodologies and techniques for various research projects.
    Coordinating the conservation, harnessing, and dissemination of knowledge and information on the Corporation's mandate and activities.
    Appraising the direct reports in the Policy and Research Unit.
    Leading change management and business process re-engineering programs in the Unit.

    Overseeing the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of performance management systems, annual budgets, work plans, procurement and disposal plans, performance contracts, and periodic reports for the Unit.

    Coordinating the implementation, monitoring, and review of Quality Management Systems and other ISO Standards for process improvement and enhanced service delivery.

    Leading supervision, coaching, mentoring, training, and development of all staff to ensure an efficient and motivated team.
    Coordinating the implementation, monitoring, and review of the risk management policy and framework within the Unit.

    Coordinating the development, implementation, and review of the citizen service delivery charter for the Unit to enhance accountability and transparency in service delivery.

    Coordinating the resolution of public complaints and processing of requests for access to information to enhance public confidence.
    Leading the implementation of principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives in the Unit.
    Coordinating the dissemination of research findings as part of public awareness, stakeholder management/engagement, and financial literacy education initiatives.
    Overseeing the implementation and enforcement of internal control systems within the Unit.


    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.
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