Muramati Sacco Jobs

Muramati Sacco is one of the fastest growing Saccos in Kenya with branches in Murang’a, Kangari, Gatura, Kanyenyaini, Kahatia, Kiria-ini, Githumu, Mununga, Kangema, Thika, Juja and Nairobi.

Due to the growth we are seeking to recruit for the following positions:

Alternative Channels Manager
Ref: HRD/ACM02/2011

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing alternative delivery channels to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop overall strategy for alternative channels to support business growth.
• Responsible for supporting and developing ATM, Self-Service and SMS banking services and any other technology based channels to improve operational efficiency and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Develop new alternative channels utilization; manage related end-to-end processes and implementation of new services.
• Responsible for the setup and management of Agent Banking and Mobile Banking.
• Develop a high performing team to support business growth.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Holder of Bachelors degree in a business related field.
• Professional qualifications in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of technology based business segments and channels
• Two (2) years working experience in business development preferably in a banking environment.
• Have strong communication skills and an ability to work with diverse teams.
• Be innovative and self-driven with a strong commercial orientation.

Desired Skills and Ability

• First class member service skills
• Strong analytical skills & commitment
• Effective Writing and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level of maturity
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and self motivated
• Outstanding business relationship building skills

Credit Coordinator Personal Lending
Ref: HRD/CPL02/2011

The Role

Reporting to the Credit Manager, the role holder will be responsible for the daily coordination of the individual lending function within the organisation, ensuring high member service standards are maintained and that loan applications are within acceptable risks to the Sacco.

Key Responsibilities

• Growing high quality loan asset portfolio in the Society
• Review of the existing individual loan facilities
• Management of the individual loans portfolio by monitoring and adherence to set terms and conditions.
• Ensuring compliance to the Sacco’s lending policy
• Ensuring that all securities/collateral are perfected, recorded and maintained
• Preparing, analyzing and submitting credit reports and prudential returns as required
• Ensure excellent customer service

Qualifications and Experience

• Holder of University degree from a recognized University
• 3 years working experience in credit /lending in a financial Institution
• Holders of diploma in Credit management, ACIB, AKIB, CPA, or ACCAs will have an added advantage

Desired Skills and Ability

• Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
• Good understanding of the Financial Sector
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent member service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications

Business Development Coordinator
Ref: HRD/BDC02/2011

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the job holder will develop new business opportunities and proactively market lending and deposit opportunities to current and prospective clients

Key Responsibilities:

• Cross–sell Sacco products and services to members (e.g. Savings & Credit)
• Build, maintain and enhance existing and prospective member customer relationships
• Ensure sourcing, operation & maintenance of quality Savings and loan accounts to meet individual needs of the clients
• Provide timely and organized responses to member questions, disputes and complaints and gain clear understanding of the member’s requirements
• Prepare performance reports (monthly work plan, activity report etc)

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in a business field from a recognized Institution
• Diploma in Banking, Micro Finance, Sales & Marketing
• An in-depth knowledge of Financial products, services and delivery channels
• 3 Years experience in a Similar position
• Those with experience in business development with a financial institution will have an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point)

Desired Skills and Ability

• First class member service skills
• Strong analytical skills & commitment
• Effective Writing and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level of maturity
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and self motivated
• Outstanding business relationship building skills

Legal Officer
Ref: HRD/LC 02/2011

Due to the expansion of the organization, Muramati Sacco wishes to recruit a Kenyan who is an LLB graduate, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Public Secretary to work as a Legal Officer.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Legal Officer will have the following among other responsibilities and tasks:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the Board of Directors and Management.
• Formulate legal policies and practices in the operations of the Sacco
• Draft and vet all the legal Contracts and agreements that Muramati will enter into.
• Carry out contractual negotiations on behalf of Muramati.
• Work in collaboration with external lawyers to conclude loan documentation, following up on loan defaulters and prosecute the cases in Court.
• Ensure legal compliance of Muramati by filing all the relevant returns.
• Carry out any other duties specified by the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications Profile

• An LLB Degree.
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Public Secretary.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience mainly in handling commercial, conveyancing and civil litigation.
• Honest, proactive, customer focused, results oriented and team player.
• Able to work without supervision, meeting strict deadlines and coping with intense work pressure.
• Must be computer literate.

Desired Skills and Ability

• Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
• Good understanding of the Financial Sector
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent member service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Records Management Officer
Ref: HRD/RMO02/2011

Reporting to the Business Operations Manager.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities of this position will include among others:

• Developing and implementing policies, norms and procedures for records management in the Society.
• Implementing Society records and archives management systems in accordance with the established statutory and policy requirements.
• Maintaining records management standards and codes of best practices.
• Developing records management working tools and guiding in their applications.
• Designing and reviewing records management training manual and facilitating in house records management courses.
• Implementing risk management programs for Society records.
• Implementing Society records’ retention and disposal systems in line with existing policies.
• Facilitating management of electronic records management systems through scanning, digitization, reprographic or any other appropriate means.
• Advising the Society on the legal requirements in regard to records management.
• Setting up, maintaining, reviewing and documenting an effective records custody and retrieval system.

Qualifications:

• A Diploma in Records Management and or Management Development
• KCSE Grade C+
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• 2 years relevant experience.
• High degree of integrity, team player with effective communication skills.

Desired Skills and Ability

• Good understanding of the Financial Sector
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent member service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Interested persons should forward their applications and an updated CV by email only to hr@muramatisacco.co.ke clearly quoting the reference number for the position applied for.

Closing date for Applications will be Friday the 11th of March 2011