Kenya Reinsurance Managing Director Job Vacancy in Kenya

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a leading reinsurer in the region listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). It is ISO 9001:2008 certified and rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR).

Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the post of Managing Director.

The Position

The holder of this position is the Chief Executive Officer charged with overall leadership and management of the Corporation and whose duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:-

* Developing and implementing business plans in support of the Corporation’s strategies;
* Providing support and advice on strategic directions to the Board and inspirational leadership to the staff;
* Cultivating sound relationships with Government agencies, local and international business partners and stakeholders;
* Efficiently managing all of Kenya Re’s assets in order to enhance the shareholder’s value;
* Preparation and presentation of operations and statutory reports to the Board;
* Ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.

Applicants should fulfill the following conditions:

* Be university graduates. Post graduate qualifications in Finance, Insurance, Business Administration and a working knowledge of French will be an added advantage;
* Have a minimum of 12 years experience at senior management level in a fairly large Organization preferably in Insurance, Reinsurance or Financial institutions;
* Show an excellent track record of leadership and the ability to put together, motivate and retain a cohesive management team and an efficient workforce;
* Display aptitude in managing organizational change to generate efficiencies through innovative capacity planning and utilization;
* Be energetic, entrepreneurial, self-driven individuals of impeccable integrity;
* Be conversant with and observe principles of Corporate Governance;
* Possess strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability.

An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Ref No: 111/CG/FN

Closing Date: 5th February 2011

Candidates who responded to previous advertisements for this position need not apply.

Applicants should email as attachments their CV and cover letter outlining how they meet requirements for the position to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

Hawkins Associates Ltd.
Human Resources Consultants
215, Muthangari Rd. Lavington
P.O.Box 30684, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: 254(020)3864260,
Fax 254(020)3864273