The Position
Reporting to the Group Head of Bancassurance, the role holder will be responsible for skills development and knowledge enhancement in the Insurance Agency with the aim of Building a Strong Knowledge base within a high performance Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Training strategy formulation and supervision, coordinating and controlling of training activities
- Co-ordinate and organize in liaison with other departments in-house Training seminars, Departmental Training, Branches Training and Client workshops.
- Responsible for preparation of training materials and insurance e-learning activities
- Ensure continuous skills development within the Insurance Agency to create capacity and enhance knowledge of Insurance products in the organization.
- Identify gaps relating to insurance knowledge and co-ordinate training activities in the respective regions
- Support implementation of Training Programmes through identifying capacity challenges and sourcing of appropriate training support within budgetary allocation
- Offer effective mentorship, motivation and technical training to the Insurance teams
- Participate in implementation of new insurance innovations
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with other Insurance Training Institutions and capacity building partners
Position’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- University degree with specialization in Insurance, Actuarial Science, Finance or business management; a Master’s degree is preferred
- AIIK Diploma or ACII Professional Qualification a must
- At least 10 years’ experience in the Insurance Industry 4 of which must be at Management level in Insurance Company, Insurance intermediary (in training, Underwriting, Claims or Relationship Management) or Insurance Training institute
- Has a good understanding preferably with working knowledge of both General and life insurance products
- Well-developed level of judgment, communication and presentation skills, a team player with professional attitude
- Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable and self-driven team player with strong interpersonal and persuasive skills
- Capacity to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines as well as willingness to work outside normal working hours depending on the demands of the job
- Excellent people management skills, Leadership skills, Innovative and motivating attitude
- Proven planning and organization skills
- Strong project management skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office software
- Ability to develop working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders
- Ability to interact effectively with clients of diverse backgrounds
The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by Aug. 29, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: CBOK 08/2014
