Kimisitu DT SACCO Hiring Chief Executive Officer Career

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Kimisitu DT SACCO Limited is one of Kenya’s
leading savings and credit cooperatives,
established to empower its members through
accessible, affordable, and innovative financial
solutions. Since its inception in 1985, the
SACCO has grown into a reputable institution
serving professionals from international
organizations, NGOs, government agencies,
and the private sector.
Kimisitu is seeking a visionary and resultsdriven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead
the organisation towards achieving its strategic
objectives.

1. ROLE SUMMARY
   Reporting to the Board of Directors, the
   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as
   the principal executive leader, mandated to
   provide strategic direction and oversight that
   ensures Kimisitu DT SACCO’s sustained
   growth and financial stability while vigorously
   protecting member value. This critical role is
   accountable for driving the implementation
   of the SACCO’s strategic objectives,
   ensuring strict adherence to all regulatory
   and governance standards set by SASRA
   (Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority), and
   fostering an organizational culture focused
   on operational excellence and long-term
   sustainability.
2. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Direct the
  execution of the SACCO’s approved
  strategy and serve as the principal advisor
  to the Board on governance, policy, and
  annual performance planning.
• Fiduciary Management & Compliance:
  Ensure strict regulatory compliance
  (SASRA) while managing the SACCO’s
  financial resources, overseeing investment
  undertakings for optimal returns, and
  safeguarding institutional assets.
• Risk & Control: Establish and
  rigorously enforce robust governance,
  risk management, and internal control
  frameworks across the entire organization.
• Operational Excellence: Champion
  innovation and digital transformation
  initiatives to drive operational efficiency,
  service excellence, and organizational
  competitiveness.
• Talent & Culture: Maximize
  organizational productivity by leading
  HR management and cultivating a highperformance, ethical culture aligned with
  the SACCO’s core values.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and
  maintain strategic partnerships with
  regulators, financiers, the corporate
  sector, and other key stakeholders to
  protect the SACCO’s brand and facilitate
  growth.

1. KEY QUALIFICATIONS &
   EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience
  at senior management level, with at
  least five (5) years as a CEO, Managing
  Director, or equivalent, preferably within the
  cooperative or financial services sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance,
  Marketing, or a related field with a Master’s
  degree in Business Administration,
  Strategic Management, or a related
  discipline from a recognised institution.
• Professional qualification such as CPA(K),
  ACCA, CIMA, CFA, CPS(K), or an
  equivalent professional qualification from a
  recognised institution.
• Membership in a relevant professional
  body is desirable.
• Demonstrated track record in driving
  institutional growth, financial sustainability,
  governance strengthening, and
  performance improvement.
• Proven experience overseeing financial
  management, investments, and
  internal control systems in a regulated
  environment.
• Strong corporate governance capability
  and proven experience working with
  Boards.

1. KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic and visionary leadership with
  strong commercial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of the SACCO business
  model and the regulatory framework
  governing deposit-taking SACCOs.
• Sound understanding of SASRA
  regulations and prudential guidelines.
• High integrity, ethical judgment, and
  commitment to transparency and
  accountability.
• Results-driven with excellent analytical,
  problem-solving, and decision-making
  skills.
• Effective communicator with strong
  interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation
  skills.
• Proven ability to lead change,
  transformation, and performance
  improvement initiatives.
  Interested candidates are advised to visit
  our website https://www.kimisitusacco.
  or.ke/careers/; Submit a cover letter and
  curriculum vitae that contains details
  of your qualifications, experience and
  positions held relevant to this role via
  [email protected] with the
  subject line “Chief Executive Officer (CEO)-
  KIMISITU.” Include full contact details of
  three professional referees.
  All applications should be submitted
  and received on or before:
  17:00hrs on Feb 6th, 2026.
  (No applications submitted after closing
  date and time will be considered. Only
  shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  Canvassing in any form is not al

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