Job Description

• Legal advisor providing support to the business in negotiating, structuring and documenting all credit related and specialized transactions.
• Management of securities perfection for bank securities and management of approval for disbursement.
• Management of letters of offer, term sheets, mandate letters and facility agreements for approved facilities in line with the approved lending conditions, applicable laws, regulations and bank policies.
• Manage external lawyers’ performance to ensure efficiency including negotiation of legal fees as appropriate;
• Securities contract management: drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion of negotiation process, review and contract execution.
• Conduct legal risk analysis and provide legal support for credit and securities transactions including identification of risk and proposing risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage maintenance of data, status reports, records and statistics relating to security perfection for legal securities unit (update the database on approval reworks, letter of Offers released, instructions, Charge Documents, exemptions) and to issue reports as appropriate.
• Legal opinions and research: opinions/guidance in respect of securities matters including legal awareness training.
• Monitoring changes in regulations and case law to ensure that the Bank’s security and advise business and credit on the implication on the changes and ensure implementation of the change in loan documentation and process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for projects, systems, or processes.
• Assisting in the prioritization of business requirements and defining project scope and objectives.
• Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements and vice versa.
• Facilitating communication between stakeholders and IT teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure that the final product meets the documented requirements and specifications.
• Provide support to end users during implementation and post-implementation phases.
• Monitoring the changes in baseline requirements through effective application of change control processes and tools.
• Work with senior business analysts to manage requirements traceability information and track requirements status throughout the project.
• Contributing to the development of test plans and test scripts as well as performing test execution to ensure the solution aligns with business needs.
• Assist in training of end users, creation of training materials and user guides, and oversee the process of guaranteeing user acceptance and competency.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: NOT MORE THAN 5 OF THE MOST TYPICAL

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for projects, systems, or processes.
• Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements and vice versa.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure that the final product meets the documented requirements and specifications.
• Work with senior business analysts to manage requirements traceability information and track requirements status throughout the project.
• Provide support to end users during implementation and post-implementation phases.

CHALLENGES: GIVE ONE EXAMPLE OF THE CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB

• This role operates in a very dynamic technological environment requiring the job holder to continuously keep abreast with emerging technologies and ever-changing business processes.
• To maintain the high standards demanded by the business, change process require extensive tests to clear any undesired effects due to inter-relationship in the core banking system and channels.
• The job holder has a consequence to urgently up-skill to effectively deliver as

AUTHORITIES1: MANDATES, SIGNING AND/OR APPROVAL LIMITS

• Authority Type Impact Key2 Currency Limit Value Authority Level3
• Recommend for approval RP N/A N/A RC

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field of study RQ

Professional Qualifications

• ITIL Foundation, Certified Business Analysis
• Professional (CBAP), TOGAF Certification AA
• Project Management
• PRINCE II (Practitioner) / AgilePM / PMI-ACP /
• Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM) / Certified
• Scrum Master (CSM) AA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy for digital insurance products based on market trends, customer feedback and align with overall business strategy.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features are worked on and aligned with stakeholder needs and business priorities.
• Work closely with Agile teams, including Scrum Masters, Developers, UI/UX Designers, QA, and other stakeholders, to ensure the successful delivery of product increments.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including business leaders, underwriting, claims, marketing, finance, medical, legal and customer experience, to gather requirements and feedback.
• Keep the customer at the center of product development, ensuring that user stories and product features meet customer needs and provide a great user experience.
• Receive, investigate and resolve and/or soltuion for customer issues, complaints and/or improvement feedback.
• Coordinate product releases, ensuring that they are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Use data and analytics to track product performance, measure customer satisfaction, and inform product decisions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in Agile processes, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Work with Marketing in developing and implementing go-to-market strategies

Academic & Professional

Particulars    Detail    Specific Field or Qualification     

• Education     Bachelor’s Degree    Bachelor’s Degree    RQ
• Professional Qualifications    Certificate /Diploma/ Higher Diploma in Insurance, Marketing and Project Management    AA

Experience & Proficiencies

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required

• 3 years

Detail     Minimum[1] No of Years

• Digital product development 2
• Insurance, Financial and/or banking Experience 2
• Customer experience 1

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grantmaking and Portfolio Management

• Grants Strategy and Design
  • Develop and update the CSI grantmaking framework, eligibility criteria, and focus areas aligned to strategic priorities.
  • Design thematic or open grant calls to support community, youth, and enterprise development goals.
• Grant Application and Intake Management
  • Manage the grant application process for both unsolicited proposals from the public and referrals submitted through KCB Group branches.
  • Provide clear guidelines, application materials, and technical assistance to applicants.
  • Maintain a responsive, transparent, and inclusive approach to applicant engagement.
• Evaluation and Selection
  • Lead the technical and financial review of grant applications, conducting due diligence and site assessments where needed.
  • Coordinate review processes with internal committees, ensuring alignment with policy and funding criteria.
  • Recommend grantees for approval and support contracting and onboarding.
• Disbursement and Contract Management
  • Draft and manage grant agreements in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
  • Oversee disbursement schedules, milestone tracking, and partner compliance.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
  • Monitor grantee performance and progress against project goals.
  • Work with M&E staff to gather data, document lessons learned and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Risk and Compliance Oversight
  • Ensure adherence to grant conditions, financial management standards, and reporting requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate risks across the grant’s portfolio.

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization

• Proposal Development and Partner Engagement
  • Develop compelling funding proposals to donors and partners to expand the CSI portfolio.
  • Engage with philanthropic, bilateral, and multilateral donors for co-funding and long-term partnerships.
• Donor Stewardship and Reporting
  • Maintain strong relationships with funders through timely reporting, updates, and accountability processes.
  • Ensure grant compliance across donor-funded projects under the CSI portfolio.

Shared Value and Strategic Alignment

• Shared Value Integration
  • Identify opportunities where CSI grants can create value for both communities and the Bank.
  • Collaborate with KCB business units to align grants with enterprise goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Internal Alignment
• Conduct outreach and sensitization forums with regional and branch teams to enhance visibility and uptake of CSI grants.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on how to support high-quality grant referrals and community engagement.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

• Education Bachelor’s Degree gained from a recognized institution.    RQ
• Professional Qualifications    Community Development     AA
• Professional Qualifications    Financial Services/ Banking Experience     AA
• Master’s Degree    A master’s degree in any related field is an added advantage.     AA

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required

• 5 years

Detail     Minimum[2] No of Years Need Type

• Grant management 5    ES
• Project management 4    ES
• Budget management 2    AA
• Relationship management 3    ES
• Data and information analytics  3    ES
• Stakeholder management 3    ES