Deputy Director, Investment & Portfolio Management

REF KNEST/FMA/001/26 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
 Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Overseeing the development of policies, regulations, guidelines and strategy for fund management
• Overseeing the development of the Scheme’s investment plans and strategy;
• Recommending to Trustees strategic investments opportunities;
• Establishing linkages with strategic financial partners;
• Regularly meeting with investment analysts and financial strategic partners to discuss investment opportunities;
• Providing leadership in analyzing business performance, industry trends, existing or new regulatory requirements and their impact on business operations.
• Leading in Investment negotiations;
• Ensuring investment portfolios are aligned with statutory guidelines and KNEST’s strategic objectives;
• Ensure undertaking of Portfolio and Investment Research;
• Advising the Trustees on investment options and opportunities;
• Ensuring returns on investment
• Coordinating acquisition and management of Scheme Investment with the aim of increasing its value and assure best returns on investment
• Setting the criteria and conditions governing investment;
• Aligning investment portfolio with KNEST ’s strategic objectives;
• Ensuring maintenance of proper investment records for all securities
• Ensuring preparation of all investment and periodic portfolio performance reports
• In liaison with the Fund Manager, ensure preparation and filing of all statutory reports
• Managing and developing staff in the department.
• Ensuring prudent utilization of the resources of the Corporation

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, four (4) of which shall be in a management role;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Finance option), Finance, Economics, Business Management (Finance option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Finance Option) Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Leadership/Governance course from a recognized institution;
• Membership with a relevant professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution; and
• Demonstrated professional and Managerial competence in finance and accounts functions as reflected in work performance and results.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills;
• Team work;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Analytical skills;
•  Time management skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Decision making skills; and
• Problem solving skills

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications, including an application letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae that lists three (3) professional referees, daytime telephone contacts, email address, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of the National Identity Card or Passport.

All applications should quote the title and reference number of the position on the cover letter not later than Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 5.00 pm EAT and submit electronically to email

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification
Successful candidates will be required to obtain the following clearance documents:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance Certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)