KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide administrative support and service to the secretariat in a professional and timely manner.
Provide guidance to the Board of Trustees on the Trustees' duties and responsibilities and on matters of governance.
Ensure the timely preparation and circulation of papers and minutes of the Board of Trustees, committees of the Board and AGM.
Maintain and update the register of conflicts of interest.
Ensure that the Trustees are aware of the relevant laws relating to the scheme.
Facilitate effective communication between the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders.
Co-ordinate the evaluations of the performance of the Board of Trustees including the evaluations of the performance of the Chairperson, Individual Trustees and Committees of the Board.
Identify any links or duplication in the roles of the committees of the Board of Trustees.
Provide feedback on the overall scheme governance a n d management.
Support the scheme administrator in responding to issues and making follow ups on tasks and resolutions allocated at meetings.
Provide supportive HR Administrative services.
Assist in preparing and maintaining the scheme's year plan or calendar.
Preparations of all documents for Trustees elections.
Preparation of Scheme's newsletter, Scheme booklet and Scheme policies.
Handling members queries and complaints.
Maintaining Trustees and Staff files.
Participate in the meetings of the Board of Trustees as an ex officio member without the right to vote on any of the decision of the board.
Undertake any other duties relevant duties as assigned from time to time.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in Strategic Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Law, Social Science, Human Resource, Actuarial Science, Insurance, Finance, Accounting or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of ten (10) years' work experience in the pension industry with at least five (5) years in management position.
Knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
Legal & regulatory framework governing the Kenyan pension industry
Liability matching investment strategies
Actuarial methods and assumptions
Real Estate Investments
Finance o Risk Management
Understanding of the interplay between funding and investment.
Well-grounded understanding of corporate governance;
Proven track record on development and implementation of turnaround strategies; and
Knowledge of Public Procurement Laws and Regulations.
Excellent organizational, analytical and coordination skills;
Effective stewardship to serve and safeguard members' assets;
Professionalism and integrity;
Efficiency and drive for results.