Chief Executive Officer at CIS Kenya

About the Role

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual to serve as Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Governing Council, the CEO will be responsible for implementing Council decisions in a results-oriented and timely manner to achieve CIS Kenya's goals, objectives, and performance targets.

Strategic Vision

The Chief Executive Officer will position the organization to a new and coveted level as the convenor of national discourse on credit market issues across all sectors. Under the CEO's leadership, CIS Kenya will drive transformational change in Kenya's credit market ecosystem.

Key Strategic Priorities

• Champion national conversations around enhancing private sector credit, particularly to MSMEs, driving down NPLs and lowering credit pricing
• Drive full and effective implementation of ValiData across all sectors of the credit market
• Galvanize public appreciation of CRB scores as an enabler of easier access to credit
• Lead the development and execution of a new strategic plan for CIS Kenya
• Work closely with industry experts to achieve organizational objectives
• Mitigate compliance risk among members by activating self-regulatory structures
• Achieve promulgation of a National CIS Policy and associated legal and regulatory reforms

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to CIS Kenya to achieve its renewed mission and guarantee financial sustainability
• Ensure efficient running of the affairs of the Governing Council and General Meetings with utmost diligence and efficiency
• Serve as an effective spokesperson for CIS Kenya on matters of CIS policy and implementation
• Promote efficiency, effectiveness, and quality in the CIS Mechanism
• Lead lobby efforts towards a strong policy and legal framework that provides for growth of the effective ADR mechanism
• Secure sustainable funding through membership, programs, and partnerships