KCB Bancassurance training manager vacancy

KCB Bancassurance training manager vacancy
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