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Empowering members for life

VACANCIES ADVERTISEMENT
Society Vision: To redefine financial wellness
Stima Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (Stima Sacco) is a leading countrywide, fast growing and licensed DTS (Deposit Taking Sacco) with an asset base of Kshs 20.5B,
a loan book of Kshs 17B, and membership of 60,000 derived from the energy, utilities, services,
small and micro enterprises (SMEs) and other sectors. Its key priority in the 2016-2020
Strategic Plan is to transform its business model and grow the business through innovative
products, unparalleled customer service, aggressive resource mobilization and expanded
distribution channels. In order to achieve the planned growth, the Sacco is looking for qualified
and competent professionals to fill the following vacancies:

PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with respective business heads,
the position holder will be responsible for the supervision of procurement and inventory
operations minimizing the process costs, duplication, time wastage while ensuring quality and
value creation of the procurement process in accordance to the Public Procurement and Assets
Disposal Act 2016, and the Sacco Procurement Policies and Manual and specifically:
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Develop, implement and review the Society procurement strategy.
2) Interpret, implement and enforce the public procurement regulations and procedures
in compliance with the legal guidelines.
3) Develop the Society procurement plan, review existing procedures and supervise the
procurement function periodically.
4) Coordinate internal monitoring and evaluation of the procurement and inventory
function in the Society to ensure the systems are adhered to
5) Coordinate and prepare bidding documents and invite tenders/quotations for
advertisement, opening and evaluation.
6) Maintain an accurate inventory of Society supplies
7) Design and implement an effective, efficient and up to date procurement and disposal
systems for the Society.
8) Liaise with the Finance Department in relation to budgetary provisions to ensure
smooth payment by processing the supplier payment requests.
9) Form, manage and constantly develop the capacity of both the procurement and
tendering committees.

10) Liaise with the functional heads in organizing for specification of goods and services
for procurement, coordinate purchases requirements form user departments and
functions.
11) Manage and develop the procurement team to ensure that they are effective when
executing their roles.
12) Prepare monthly, quarterly reports and timely submission accordingly.
13) Track and report key functional metrics to manage costs and improve effectiveness.
Key Qualifications

KCSE: B-

Bachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supplies, Logistics, Procurement or any other

relevant field.

Masters degree qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or related areas will be

an added advantage.

Professional qualification in procurement, Supply Chain or related areas qualification.

Must be a current member of a reputable procurement related professional body.

Over five (5) years experience, three (3) of which should be in a supervisory role.

Be a current registered member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management or

Chartered Institute of Supplies Management.

Competence and personal attributes

Good leadership and supervisory skills.

Initiative and drive and can perform and meet expectations with minimum
supervision.

Thorough knowledge of Public Procurement Act, Regulations and procedures.

High level of integrity and honesty.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Good planning and organisational skills.

Attentive to details.

Qualified applicants should send their Application Letter and Detailed CVs to
Procurementmanager@stima-sacco.com on or before 5pm on 9th May 2016 indicating
the position applied for as the subject line.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Reporting to the Manager Corporate Communications, the job holder will be responsible for
implementation of internal and external communication agenda to a diverse stakeholder

community, participate in the preparation of communications, PR and media plans and

undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Implement sound corporate communication and public relations strategies.
2) Assist in the Development and execution of external communication agenda through
effective external communications plans, channels, tools and relationships across the
Society to ensure effective, timely and consistent public relations and media
communication and engagement.
3) Ensure effective relationship and stakeholder management, acting as a point of contact
and representative both internally and externally.
4) Assist in Development and implementation of the Society annual corporate affairs plan
and budget against the agreed targets.
5) Inform various publics about Society policies, activities, products and services so that
maximum knowledge and understanding is achieved.
6) Uphold Society corporate image and organizing Society branding and communication
activities.
7) Develop fresh story ideas and conduct extensive media outreach program
8) Content development and strong editorial skills for purposes of speech writing and
editing, digital communications and social medial engagement.
9) Assist in record keeping of all critical data and information for both internal and external
publics.
10) Implementation of planned Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

Key Qualifications and Skills

KCSE: C+

A Bachelors Degree in communication studies, Public Relations or Media studies

A minimum of 3 years working experience in a communications, public relations

function in a dynamic organization.

Samples of your work done to be provided

Good interpersonal skills, impeccable oral and written communication skills

Experience in media mobilization and use of communication tools for development

will be an advantage.

Business relationship building skills

Clear understanding of Public Relations codes of ethics

Excellent writing and editing skills for both print, electronic media and digital media.

Qualified applicants should send their Application Letter and Detailed CVs to
communicationofficer@stima-sacco.com on or before 5pm on 9th May 2016 indicating
the position applied for as the subject line.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

INTERNAL AUDIT ASSISTANT

Reporting to Internal Audit Manager, the holder of this position will be responsible for:
1) Performing individual Internal Audit projects, as part of implementing the overall
approved Internal Audit Plan.
2) Developing the scope of Internal Audit reviews, performing Internal Audit procedures,
and preparing Internal Audit reports with recommendations for improvement as
appropriate.
3) Performing follow-up on the status of implementation of completed Internal Audit
reports.
4) Continuous monitoring of sensitive functional and operating units, focusing on financial,
IT and operational aspects.
5) Championing internal control, risk management and corporate governance concepts
6) Participating in providing constructive criticism to other Internal Audit Staffs work, as
part of the departments Quality Assurance procedures.
7) Contributing to the conduct of Special Audits and Investigations.
8) Contributing to compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to the law and related Sacco
rules and regulations.
9) Ensuring adherence of functional units to various operational policies and procedures as
approved by the Board.
10) Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Skills

KCSE: C

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related area.

Professional: CPA III or equivalent required; CIA, CISA, CFE and related
qualifications will be an added advantage

Minimum three (3) years relevant experience at equivalent position in a financial

institution preferably in Bank.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to

interact effectively with all levels of management and staff;

Knowledge of computerized audit techniques and experience in systems audit will be

an added advantage.

Qualified applicants should send their Application Letter and Detailed CVs to
internalauditassistant@stima-sacco.com on or before 5pm on 9th May 2016 indicating
the position applied for as the subject line.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

RISK & COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT

Reporting to Head of Risk, the holder of this position will be responsible for:
1) Implementing the Societys Risk Management Policy framework
2) Monitoring, aggregating and analysis of risk events reported by the business units
3) Performing root cause analyses of reported risk events and near misses and recommending
improvements to avoid repeat occurrences
4) Assisting process owners and risk champions with the identification of key risk indicators
in their respective functions and branches
5) Monitoring the implementation of action plans to address medium and high risk indicators
reported monthly to the Risk function
6) Analyzing identified trends in risk indicators reported to management
7) Assisting the process owners and risk champions with the identification of key risks and
mitigating controls in their business units, as well action plans to address any gaps in the
mitigating measures identified
8) Monitoring the implementation of action plans to address medium and high risks on the
risk and control self-assessments/risk registers
9) Participating in Project Management teams and advising as appropriate on risk issues
10) Assisting the Head of Risk to prepare reports to the Management Risk Committee and the
Board Audit & Risk Committee
11) Considering and suggesting methods to improve risk analysis and reporting to the Risk
Champions Network, the Management Risk Committee and the Board Audit & Risk
Committee

Key Qualifications and Skills

KCSE: C

A degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Banking, Finance,

Economics or related area;

Possess professional qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA, CFA, membership of a

professional body will be an added advantage;

Certification in Risk, Compliance and/or other relevant training shall be an added

advantage;

A minimum of three (3) years working experience in risk management practices

Comprehensive knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) concepts

High analytical skills to be able to challenge status quo based on qualitative facts and
impacts.

Demonstrate excellent presentation and report writing skills

Qualified applicants should send their Application Letter and Detailed CVs to
riskassistant@stima-sacco.com on or before 5pm on 9th May 2016 indicating the
position applied for as the subject line.
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.