Head of Risk and Governance Job at KCB in Kenya October 2014

Head of Risk and Governance Job at KCB in Kenya October 2014

KCB continues to focus on the attraction and development of key talent and in this regard, we are looking to recruit a dynamic, proactive, passionate and results-oriented Senior HR Professional, to fill the following key position which will all report to the Group Human Resource Director.

Vacancy: Head, Risk and Governance
Ref: KCB-3

Function / Division: Group Human Resource Function

Job Level: MLE

Job Purpose: Is responsible for the risk and governance management of the Group Human Resources Function.

It provides functional oversight in ensuring that applicable labour and employment laws, regulatory requirements, HR policies, procedures and processes are adhered to.

In liaison with the Heads of HR Departments, Country Heads of HR, Compliance Risk Managers, Audit Managers and line managers, it identifies or takes cognisance of identified people risks and develops strategies and plans to mitigate them.

It prioritize plans and interventions to identify, manage, eliminate or mitigate people risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Formulates input to the Group HR Strategy relating to own HR Area.
Develop and execute the annual Department Strategy, Business Plans within approved Group HR Strategy.
Develop and manage the department Staff Cost, CAPEX, OPEX and Projects budgets within approved Group HR Budget.
Leads and or manages projects relating to own HR Area.
Implements the Group HR Policies, procedures and processes relating to own HR area and provides line management with EXPERT guidance on matters arising thereof.
Represents the Group HR Function and or the Bank at external Regulatory/Industry/Corporate forums/meetings relating to own HR Area.
Develops, manages and or maintains relationships with INTERNAL / EXTERNAL customers/stakeholders/supplies relating to own HR Area: Heads of Human Resources of International Businesses, Risk profiling consultants, Head of Departments of Audit and Risk Divisions, other Heads of Departments.
Designs or participates in the design HR tools, policies, procedures and processes.
Provides secretarial support for business and or staff committees, schemes, initiatives or forums relating to own HR Area.

Qualifications

For the above positions, the successful applicants should have:

A University degree from an institution recognized by the Commission for University Education in HR or a Business – related field.
A professional HR qualification or equivalent – Certificate, Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma.
An MBA will be an added advantage.
8 years of Human Resource Management experience; 6 years at a senior management level with special focus on the particular position applied for.
Comprehensive understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.
Exceptional leadership, communication, planning & organizing, and people development skills.

How to Apply

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please CLICK HERE to submit your detailed application online quoting the job title/reference in the subject field.

To be considered, your application must be received by 29th October 2014.

The Bank will provide competitive packages for the successful candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.