ABOUT KCB FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES

KCB Foundation was established in 2007 to implement the KCB Bank Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility programs and as a sign of commitment to sustainable development to alleviate poverty and enhance well-being. To date, the KCB Foundation has a footprint in community programs in Kenya, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi. These programmes are customized in each of the countries where KCB operates to ensure that they are aligned to the relevant socio-economic development priorities and provide innovative home-grown solutions to the local challenges.

KCB Bank Burundi was mandated by KCB Foundation to implement the KCB Foundation programmes in Burundi as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programs. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Development and Implementation:

• Design, develop, plan, and manage the Programs and all related projects and activities in line with the Programmes workplans and strategy within KCB Bank Burundi in line with KCBF’s strategy and policies including safeguarding and data protection.
  
• Oversight the Iteze Imbere programme with all its related processes and activities from recruitment, onboarding to full support during the enrolment of Iteze Imbere beneficiaries.  

External Relations: 

• Identify and manage relationships with Programmes stakeholders training institutions, schools, universities, donor agencies, implementing partners, governments, internship providers, amongst others. 
  

Advocacy: 

• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders to advance the KCB Foundation programmes in KCB Bank Burundi. 
  
• Monitor legislative and policy developments related to the programmes and provide analysis and recommendations to inform advocacy strategies.
• Develop advocacy materials, including policy briefs, fact sheets, and presentations, to support advocacy campaigns and outreach efforts.
• Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in all KCB Foundation programmes and incorporate learnings into programmatic efforts.

Budgeting and Financial Management: 

• Be responsible for overall budgeting and budget management for the Program.
  

Reporting and Evaluation: 

• Be responsible for effective data management, monitoring and evaluation for all Programmes, prepare regular reports on programmes performance, impact and outcomes including success stories and lessons learnt. 
  

People Management: 

• Provide leadership to the team of Business Development Officers, including their talent development and performance management.
  

POSITION QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Community development / Strategic Management, or other related field. 
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage 
• Professional Qualifications in Project management/ M&E or credit cetification or relationship management. 
• Minimum of 4 years experiences in similar responsibilities
•  Experience in community mobilization & Stakeholder Management, in strategic planning, Program design, development, oversight and implementation. 
• Experience in Enterprise development, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Significance experience in budget & financial management 
• Familiar with people management youth/women mentorship and empowerment