HELB Jobs Assistant Manager External Resources

Assistant Manager External Resources & Student Loans Job at HELB
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) was established in 1995 through an Act of Parliament CAP 213A of the laws of Kenya. The mandate of HELB is to source for funds and provide financing (through loans, scholarships and bursaries) to Kenyans pursuing higher education in institutions of higher learning in and outside Kenya as recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE) & and/or the Technical, Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Assistant Manager External Resources & Student Loans Self-Protection Scheme. The Board is looking for a highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individual of high integrity who is able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the position

Assistant Manager External Resources & Student Loans Job Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a student loans self-protection management system
• Managing all underwriting aspects of the student loans self-protection scheme with guidance from the scheme
• Actuary eg Risk assessment, student loans self-protection deductions computation etc
• Ensuring student loans self-protection scheme deductions are prudently invested and accounted for as per the self-protection, accounting and investment policy in place.
• Ensure all claims are adequately reviewed, properly documented, accurately computed, processed on time and properly accounted for.
• Regularly advice the board on the performance of the student loans self-protection scheme on areas such as claims experience, student loans self-protection deductions adequacy, investment returns, actuarial liability and liquidity of the scheme.
• Prepare periodic financial and operational reports on performance of external funds and self-protection scheme in line with IFRS and international best practice.

Requirements for the Assistant Manager External Resources & Student Loans Job

• Bachelor degree from a recognized university preferably BCom (Insurance Option) or Actuarial Science
• Accounting qualification such as CPA(K)or ACCA
• An MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university will be an added advantage;
• Experience in Quality Management Systems will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in administration of a loans insurance scheme, 3 of which should be in at least middle management
• Proven experience in life insurance and investment accounting
• Experience in running an in-house Loans self-protection Scheme will be an added advantage
• Experience in resource mobilization/ Fund raising will be an added advantage.
• Working experience in an ERP environment preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX system

Minimum Requirements

Candidates interested in the above positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application copies of
clearance certificates from the following organizations:-

• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct);
• and Credit Reference Bureau.

How to Apply
If you believe, you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please send your application, detailed CV, relevant copies of testimonials certificates, your date time contact, and contacts of three referees, to reach the office of Chief Executive Officer on the contact below and not later than 4th July 2017.
Chief Executive Officer & Board Secretary
Higher Education Loans Board
P.O. Box 69489-00400
NAIROBI.
OR
Email Address: recruitment@helb.co.ke
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. HELB is an equal opportunity employer