Manager 1, Financial Inclusion and Innovation, Financial Literacy, Consumer Protection - Financial Sector Analysis Division at Central Bank of Kenya

Job Purpose

The Manager is responsible for:


Lead teams on financial inclusion data collection from both demand and supply-side sources
Take lead on financial inclusion analysis covering the four dimensions of Access, Usage, Quality and Impact/Welfare), financial innovations (including FinTechs) and financial literacy initiatives including consumer protection and financial education)
Preparation, implementation and periodic reviews of a National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) and related initiatives
Participate in the financial literacy, consumer protection and market conduct initiatives
Ensure timely preparation and dissemination of financial inclusion dataset and reports.
Identifying suitable tools for the analysis of financial inclusion outcomes
Coordinate and work with other stakeholders to implement projects and initiatives that support inclusive financial system at national, regional and global level.
Ensure implementation of the Performance Management Framework for staff appraisal including mentorship, and coaching of staff


Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities


Benchmark analytical capability to enhance data collection, measurement, and analysis on financial inclusion, innovations and consumer protection.
Support Government programmes by providing relevant data, tailored research and advice.
Foster EAC integration process and other regional and international collaborative initiatives.


Technical and Operational Responsibilities


Take lead on the initiatives to strengthen financial inclusion and innovations including data dissemination dashboards portal.
Ensure compilation, analysis and dissemination of financial inclusion indicators in collaboration with other key stakeholders including the IMF FAS and AFI reporting.
Identify and adopt suitable tools for the financial inclusion data collection and analysis.
Take lead in the review of financial inclusion measurement and analysis incorporating access, usage, quality and impact/welfare dimensions in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Take lead on the preparation and implementation of financial literacy and education programmes and National Financial Inclusion Strategy.
Ensure timely contribution to and preparation, publication and dissemination of Bank reports as appropriate.
Implement national FinAccess Surveys and Tracker Surveys across the Country
Manage stakeholders and fundraising for the National Financial Inclusion Strategy, WE Finance Code, Financial Literacy Projects and the FinAccess Surveys
Coordinate and participate in national, regional and international cooperation initiatives.
Support implementation of financial literacy and financial education programs across Kenya
Provide and coordinate quality economic and financial analysis and research focusing on emerging areas such as green finance, behavioural finance, financial health, among others to support inclusive financial sector development.
Provide technical support as required to MPC and Board as required by Bank Management.
Undertake coaching, mentoring, capacity building and supervisory roles of staff.


Other Responsibilities


Contribute to the performance of other functions in the Bank and to the overall achievement of the Bank's mandates and strategic objectives as required.
Mentor, coach and mobilize the Financial Inclusion and Innovations Analysis Teams to achieve planned results
Support capacity building initiatives at local, national and regional level.
Appraisal of supervised staff under the Bankwide Performance Management Framework


Qualifications


Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Financial Economics or Econometrics from a reputable university.
Master's Degree in Economics, Financial Economics or Econometrics from a reputable university.
PhD Degree in Economics, Financial Economics or Econometrics from a reputable university is an added advantage.
Proficient in statistical software e.g. SPSS/PASW, STATA, E-Views, R, ArcGIS, etc.


Work Experience


A minimum of eight (8) years post-graduate experience with at least five (5) years working on the analysis of financial inclusion, innovations, financial literacy, consumer protection and market conduct.
Experience in the implementation of national surveys on financial sector developments.
At least 2 publications in peer reviewed journals.
Experience in a financial regulatory/supervisory environment.
Worked with national, regional and collaborative initiatives on financial inclusion, financial literacy and related areas