Principal Deposit Protection Officer (Research & Data Analytics) Job in Kenya - JKUATES

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinating formulation, implementation and review of policies, procedures, strategies and frameworks relating to the Corporation’s research and data analytics functions.
  • Developing research policies adopting global best practices for the deposit insurance, risk minimization and bank resolution.
  • Designing and leading research and development programmes across the Corporation’s strategic priorities ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
  • Coordinating development, implementation and review of strategies for identifying emerging global trends on deposit insurance, risk minimization and bank resolution.
  • Leading strategic studies on deposit insurance and resolution framework interactions.
  • Coordinating research, analysis and policy formulation in areas related to deposit insurance, bank examination and resolution of troubled banks/institutions.
  • Directing macro-economic analysis initiatives and strategic decision-making processes.

  • Coordinating research, studies, surveys, and benchmarking to ensure adoption of best practices and emerging trends.
  • Coordinating development and implementation of research methodologies and techniques for various research projects.
  • Driving innovation in research methodologies and analytical frameworks.
  • Planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of research projects.
  • Overseeing all impact evaluations and ensuring research recommendations are effectively implemented.
  • Coordinating collaborations and partnerships with banks, financial safety-net players, government agencies, private sector and stakeholders to strengthen research capabilities and inform best practice adoption.
  • Maintaining linkages, partnerships, and cooperation with relevant stakeholders for information sharing and research participation.
  • Reviewing research findings, recommendations and policy briefs to facilitate publication and dissemination.
  • Coordinating conservation, harnessing and dissemination of knowledge on the Corporation’s mandate and activities.
  • Coordinating implementation performance management in the section for enhanced service delivery.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Cumulative period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Senior Deposit protection Officer, or in comparable position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Banking, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business Management, Business Information Technology, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution.
  • Relevant professional certification from a recognized institution.
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
  • Proficiency in Computer applications.
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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