The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is inviting applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position.
This comes after CEO Charles Ringera was sent on leave on August 2024.
HELB Chairman Ekwe Ethuro earlier said that Ringera began said leave on August 22 and is scheduled terminal leave by end of February 2025.
Ringera’s position was taken over by the Chief Operating Officer, Shem Andrew Gichimu, in acting capacity until the position is filled.
“He has pending annual leave days and after that, he proceeds on the mandatory three-month terminal leave. There is nothing sinister about the leave and neither is it connected to the new university funding model,” Ethuro, former Senate Speaker, had said on August.
Charles Ringera is the current CEO of HELB having held the position since March 2013.
In a job advert, HELB said the CEO will act as the institution’s Accounting Officer, responsible for its daily operations and overall management.
The successful candidate will also lead the development and implementation of HELB’s programmes, ensuring organizational stability through adherence to standards, controls, systems, procedures, and performance evaluations.
Additionally, the CEO will serve as the custodian of the organization’s Common Seal and oversee the formulation of sound policies for its management.
Resource mobilization is a key aspect of the role, with the CEO expected to oversee fundraising efforts, including receiving grants and donations, and ensuring proper allocation and disbursement.
Other responsibilities include establishing strategic partnerships, setting loan disbursement criteria, entering into agreements with financial institutions, and managing investments of surplus funds.
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The CEO will also be tasked with securing loans from approved sources, subject to authorization by the Ministry of Education and the Treasury.
The job holder will also spearhead the design of institutional structures, enhance fintech optimization, drive customer-centered leadership and sustainability, oversee human capital initiatives, promote and uphold good corporate governance.
The institution directed interested applicants who meet the above requirements to submit two hard or soft copies of job applications, academic and professional certificates to chairmanrecruitment@helb.co.ke.
Applicants are also expected to submit relevant testimonials the deadline set for December 17, 2024, by 5:00 p.m., HELB noted that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By Obegi Malack | obegimalack@gmail.com
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