Head, Learning and Capability Development (Deputy Director), CBK - Institute of Monetary Studies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business or related Social Sciences.
  
• Master’s Degree in Education, Business, or related Social Sciences.
  
• PhD in Business or related Social Science fields from a university recognized in Kenya.
  
• Professional qualification is an added advantage.
  

Work Experience

• Minimum of Ten (10) years’ experience in training and development or related field with at least three (3) years at senior management level.
  
• Demonstratable experience in designing and delivering successful training programs with knowledge of trends in emerging core skills and competencies training.
  
• Experience working in a large organization with diversified Departments is a plus.
  

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Learning and Capacity Development strategy of the Institute in line with the Bank’s Strategic Plan
  
• Contribute to the strategic positioning of the Institute as a regional Centre of Excellence in Central Banking and Financial Sector capacity development.
  
• Identify emerging learning and skills relevant to Central Banking, Financial Stability and Monetary Policy.
  
• Lead the design and periodic review of the Bank’s Competency Framework and Learning and Capability Development Policy.
  
• Formulate strategies and objectives to support implementation of training programs for the Bank, Financial Sector and regional Central Banks as part of capacity building initiatives.
  
• Facilitate capacity building for the Central Bank of Kenya to enable it effectively deliver on its statutory mandate.
  
• Facilitate capacity building for the Financial Sector to widen the client base and attain the revenue target for the Institute.
  
• Harness and strengthen international partnerships and collaboration to effectively deliver specialized/technical training programs.
  
• Secure external accreditation or certification for relevant programmes.
  

Technical and Operational Responsibilities

• Research relevant trends (Political, Economic, Social etc.) that affect the CBK mandate and the Financial Sector to identify relevant training needs.
  
• Establish standards, benchmarks, and quality assurance mechanisms for all learning interventions.
  
• Apply learning evaluation models to measure program effectiveness and impact on institutional performance.
  
• Design innovative approaches for sharing knowledge and stimulating learning for the Bank and the sector.
  
• Coordinate the development of an annual training plan including schedules, programs, projects, curriculum and identification of trainers for CBK staff and the Financial Sector to support CBK’s mandate.
  
• Mentor, coach and mobilize teams to achieve planned financial targets.
  
• Provide leadership and overall coordination of the Division’s operations.
  
• Train and coach staff and trainers on training methodologies.
  
• Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences in response to current topical/emerging issues in the Financial Sector.
  
• Develop and launch specialized market driven programs.
  
• Coordinate development of training materials, packs, case studies and training aids.
  
• Effectively work with the hosted institutions to develop and deliver programs for the benefit of the Bank and the Financial Sector.
  
• Oversee training of new staff in the Division on work procedures and policies to ensure effective on-boarding and delivery of service.
  
• Coordinate the activities of the library to meet the training and learning needs of the Institute.