Scheme Trust Secretary Job UoN Pension Scheme

The Trust Secretary will be reporting to the Scheme Administrator in performing his/her duties and responsibilities.

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 and 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 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.

Professional Qualifications

• Certified Public Secretary (CPS) – a mandatory qualification
• Other Professional qualification(s) shall be an added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience in the pension industry with at least three (3) years in senior 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.
• 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.

Key Competencies

• Ability to manage people, operations and financial resources;
• Strategic thinker with good commercial acumen;
• Ability to lead, influence and drive change initiatives in support of business strategies;
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively;
• Risk awareness and focus;
• Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills

How to Apply

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