Local
Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND) is a Body Corporate established by an Act
of Parliament Cap 272 to manage retirement benefits for employees of Local
Authorities and associated companies in Kenya.
LAPFUND
manages retirement benefits for over 16,000 employees and Civic Leaders of the
Local Authorities and associated Water Companies all over the country.
The
local authorities and associated water companies (Employer/Sponsor) and
employees and civic leaders (members) contribute 15% and 12 % respectively of
the gross pay/allowances towards the retirement package.
In
order to effectively deliver on its mandate, Local authorities provident Fund
seeks to recruit high caliber, visionary and results-oriented professionals
from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following key positions:
Chief Executive Officer
Ref: LAPFUND/AD/1/2012
LAP
FUND hereby invites applications from qualified and experienced Kenyans for the
position of Chief Executive Officer.
Key
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible
to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer shall be the Secretary
to the Board, Accounting Officer and the Principal Administrator LAPFUND.
He/she
being the Head of the Secretariat shall ensure implementation of the Board’s
decisions, policies and programmes.
Scope
of Work for the Chief Executive Officer
- Providing
leadership to the secretariat to ensure that the Fund attains high level
of professionalism and ethical standards in its mandate
- Driving
the LAPFUND’s vision and mission through effective and timely
implementation of its strategic plan
- Taking
charge of and being the Principal Administrative Officer of the LAPFUND’s
activities.
- Facilitating
the formulation and implementation of appropriate organization-wide
policies, strategies and activities to ensure that LAPFUND pursues and
achieves its mandate, objectives and strategic goals.
- Advising
the trustees on matters relating to LAPFUND’s long term strategy and
business opportunities to ensure LAPFUND focuses on its core mandate to
the members and stake holders.
- Providing
leadership direction and overall management of LAPFUND by creating a
conducive and motivating organization and work environment to attract and
retain top-notch professionals to manage the activities of the Fund.
- Ensuring
effective risk management of LAPFUND and facilitating the establishment
and implementation of proper internal financial management monitoring and
control systems.
- Articulating
the policies of the Board and ensuring that appropriate strategies are
developed and implemented.
- Monitoring
Lapfund’s performance and management systems.
- Planning
and ensuring proper allocation and utilization of resources in order to
achieve the organizational goals and objectives.
- Developing
and maintaining a focused and productive relationship with customers and
other relevant collaborative stakeholders.
- Enhancing
the image of the organization in the competitive corporate world while
fostering a corporate culture which promotes good corporate governance.
- Effectively
supervising and leading all departmental heads to ensure increased and
sustained performance at LAPFUND.
- Compliance
with the Constitution of Kenya and any other legislation relevant in the
management of LAPFUND
- Receiving
of contributions from Local Authorities and associated companies,
computing and paying benefits to members and their beneficiaries directly
as provided for in the law and the scheme rules.
- Organizing
regular Board meetings and calling members’ Annual General and Special
meetings in accordance with the governing law and when required.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience
- Be
a Citizen of Kenya;
- Hold
a degree from a recognized University in Kenya in Finance, Economics,
Actuarial Science, Law, Accounts or related fields;
- At
least 10 years’ experience in pensions industry;
- At
least 10 (ten) years’ experience in a senior management position in a busy
organization preferably a financial/insurance or service institution;
- Must
meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Must
be computer literate;
- Must
demonstrate good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
- Excellent
communication, interpersonal and networking skills;
- A
Master’s Degree or professional qualification in any relevant field will
be an added advantage.
The
successful applicant will be appointed on a five (5) year contract eligible for
renewal upon satisfactory performance. A competitive remuneration package will
be offered.
Manager, Legal Services
Ref:
LAPFUND/AD/2/2012
LAP
FUND hereby invites applications from qualified and experienced Kenyans for the
position of Manager, Legal Services:
Key
Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager, Legal Services will be the Company
Secretary responsible for overseeing all the legal matters of LAPFUND which
include interpretation of the governing
statutes, drafting of Service Level Agreements, interpretation of contracts,
provision of guidelines on drafting of employment contracts and any other legal
matters pertinent to LAPFUND’s operations.
The
Manager will also oversee the functions of the Supply Chain Management Unit of
LAPFUND.
Scope
of Work for Manager, Legal Services
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager, Legal Services core duties and
responsibilities will be to:
- Offer
legal and technical advice to the Board and management.
- Organize,
prepare agenda for, and take minutes during Board meetings and Annual
General Meetings.
- Maintain
an up to date register for all Board and Committee minutes •
Contribute to discussions during meetings, as and when required, and
advice members on legal, governance, accounts and tax implications of
proposed policies.
- Monitor
changes in relevant legislations and the regulatory environment, while
undertaking legal research and advising LAPFUND accordingly.
- Liaise
with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers, auditors,
regulatory authorities and oversight bodies to ensure LAPFUND is in
compliant.
- Develop
and oversee systems that ensure LAPFUND complies with all applicable
codes, as well as its legal and statutory requirements.
- Undertake
general conveyances including purchases, sales, charges, leases, tenancy
agreements, surrenders, easements, licenses and related matters.
- Draw,
peruse, complete and interpret legal documents on behalf of LAPFUND.
- Draw
and accept court processes affecting LAPFUND and take action as necessary.
- Draw
service level agreements, employment contracts, debt repayment contracts
and any other legal instruments.
- Design
Tender Documents, service level agreements and RFP documents for goods and
services.
- Observe
timelines and its implications in the tendering processes and any other
statutory requirements.
- Represent
LAPFUND in any legal disputes
- Undertake
any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience
- Be
a Citizen of Kenya;
- A
Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a University recognized in Kenya
- A
post-graduate Diploma in Legal Studies;
- Must
be an Advocate of the High Court
- Must
be of good standing and posses a current practicing license or certificate
- At
least five (5) years’ experience in legal work, preferably in pension
industry or law firm;
- Must
demonstrate good understanding of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
- Must
possess excellent report writing and presentation skills;
- Must
show good understanding of organizational and analytical skills;
- Must
be computer literate.
Mode
of Application
Applications
including curriculum vitae, certified copies of testimonials and professional
certificates, current qualifications, experience, present position and current
remuneration, expected remuneration, names of three referees with their
contacts MUST be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position
title and Reference Number to the following address:
The
Chairperson
Local Authorities Provident Fund Board
8th Floor, ICEA Building, Kenyatta Avenue
P.O. Box 79592-0020
Nairobi
Or
hand delivered and signed for upon delivery at LAPFUND offices, 8th Floor, ICEA
Building along Kenyatta Avenue.
So as to reach LAPFUND on or Before 30th October 2012 AT 5.00 P.M.
Only
Shortlisted successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing
in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
‘LAPFUND
is an Equal Opportunity Employer’
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