Job Description
LAPFUND is a State Corporation established under the Local Authorities Provident Fund Act Cap. 272 as a Retirement Benefits Scheme for employees of County Governments and associated companies.
The Board of Directors seek to fill the position of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is the Administrator of the LAPFUND Retirement Benefits Scheme and will provide strategic leadership in the day-to-day operations of the Scheme Secretariat. The Chief Executive Officer has the overall responsibility for developing and implementing the Strategic Plan, as well as the effective management of resources towards the achievement of the LAPFUND'S Mandate, Vision and Objectives.
The successful candidate shall be engaged on a three-year contract, renewable once.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of LAPFUND as stipulated in the Local Authorities Provident Fund Act Cap 272 and/or any other enabling legislation
ii. Develop strategies and business proposals and recommend the same to the Board for approval.
iii. Implement the Board's decisions.
iv. Implement policies, programs and projects of LAPFUND as approved by the Board
v. Prudent management of financial and other resources of LAPFUND in line with Government policies, procedures and best practice.
vi. Fostering Strategic partnerships with Stakeholders and relevant Organizations locally and internationally.
vii. Effective enterprise risk management through development and implementation of effective and efficient internal control systems that ensure business continuity.
viii. Staff management and ensuring adequate staffing and succession plans at LAPFUND
ix. Foster a culture that promotes performance, ethical practices and good governance
x. Compliance with relevant Laws, Regulations, Guidelines and Circulars issued from time to time by the Government
xi. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
i. Bachelor's Degree in economics, finance, actuarial science, mathematics, commerce, social sciences or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
ii. Master's Degree in economics, finance, actuarial science, mathematics, commerce, social sciences or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
iii. Relevant professional qualification and membership to a professional body, in good standing, where applicable.
iv. At least fifteen (15) years' work experience, ten (10) years of which must be at senior management level in any relevant field like Insurance, Retirement Scheme's Administration, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Law, Commerce, Strategy, or Human Resource
v. Proficiency in ICT applications.
vi. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
i. Application letter
ii. Curriculum vitae
iii. Names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three referees
iv. Certified copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National ID card
v. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
vi. A valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board
vii. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (not more than 6 months)
viii. A current clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
ix. A current clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau