Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited is incorporated in Kenya under the Company Act and is also licensed to do the business of banking under the Banking Act. The Bank was initially registered under the Co-operative Societies Act at the point of founding in 1965. This status was retained up to and until June 27th 2008 when the Banks Special General Meeti...

Responsibilities or duties

Training Program Development and Delivery

• Design and implement training programs aimed at strengthening SACCO leadership, governance, and management capacity.
• Develop training curricula, manuals, and learning materials aligned with cooperative principles and industry best practices.
• Coordinate seminars, workshops, conferences, and leadership forums for SACCO board members, management, and staff.

Consultancy Services

• Lead the provision of professional consultancy services to SACCOs in areas such as governance, strategic planning, risk management, financial management, and institutional development.
• Coordinate consultancy assignments including diagnostics, advisory services, and implementation support for SACCOs.

Capacity Building for the SACCO Sector

• Identify training needs within the SACCO sector and develop programs to address emerging industry challenges.
• Promote continuous professional development for SACCO leaders and staff.

Business Development and Revenue Generation

• Develop and implement strategies to expand the uptake of THE UNION’s training and consultancy services.
• Build partnerships with development partners, training institutions, and industry experts to strengthen program delivery.
• Ensure training and consultancy programs contribute to the Union’s financial sustainability.

Quality Assurance and Standards

• Ensure training and consultancy services meet high professional standards and industry expectations.
• Monitor program effectiveness and incorporate feedback to continuously improve services.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong working relationships with SACCOs, regulators, development partners, and cooperative organizations.
• Represent the Union in capacity-building initiatives and sector development programs.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Track performance of training and consultancy programs against established targets.
• Prepare periodic reports for management on program impact, sector capacity development, and revenue performance.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Education or Business Administration Degree
• Minimum of 5-10years relevant work experience in Training and consultancy, at least three (3) years in a senior management position
• Aware of Co-operative Development legislation and policies
• Good human and public relations
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer Literacy
• Experience working in the cooperative sector, Marketing or large membership organizations will be an added advantage.

• Design and implement training programs aimed at strengthening SACCO leadership, governance, and management capacity.
• Develop training curricula, manuals, and learning materials aligned with cooperative principles and industry best practices.
• Coordinate seminars, workshops, conferences, and leadership forums for SACCO board members, management, and staff.
• Lead the provision of professional consultancy services to SACCOs in areas such as governance, strategic planning, risk management, financial management, and institutional development.
• Coordinate consultancy assignments including diagnostics, advisory services, and implementation support for SACCOs.
• Identify training needs within the SACCO sector and develop programs to address emerging industry challenges.
• Promote continuous professional development for SACCO leaders and staff.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand the uptake of THE UNION’s training and consultancy services.
• Build partnerships with development partners, training institutions, and industry experts to strengthen program delivery.
• Ensure training and consultancy programs contribute to the Union’s financial sustainability.
• Ensure training and consultancy services meet high professional standards and industry expectations.
• Monitor program effectiveness and incorporate feedback to continuously improve services.
• Maintain strong working relationships with SACCOs, regulators, development partners, and cooperative organizations.
• Represent the Union in capacity-building initiatives and sector development programs.
• Track performance of training and consultancy programs against established targets.
• Prepare periodic reports for management on program impact, sector capacity development, and revenue performance.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO

• Good human and public relations
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer Literacy

• Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Education or Business Administration Degree
• Minimum of 5-10years relevant work experience in Training and consultancy, at least three (3) years in a senior management position
• Aware of Co-operative Development legislation and policies
• Experience working in the cooperative sector, Marketing or large membership organizations will be an added advantage.