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Equity Bank Employment Opportunities

Equity Bank is one of the region’s Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda and Southern Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to more than 7 million customers, the largest customer base in the East African Region. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below:-


LEGAL OFFICER ( RWANDA) The Position

The role holder will be responsible for providing legal advice to the Bank in the area of compliance, documentation, recovery and other legal advisory services.


Key Responsibilities


• Responsible for all legal matters associated with the bank.
• Ensuring statutory and contractual compliance by the bank.
• Drafting and vetting of legal contracts and service level agreements.
• Managing the legal risk of the bank.

• Review and vet facility letters, agreements, security and other legal documents for corporate borrowing customers.

• Instruct and liaise with the Bank's external lawyers on various matters including non-standard form facility and security documents.

• Conduct legal compliance checks prior to disbursement of approved credit facilities to ensure legal documentations are in compliance with statutory requirements; the approved terms and conditions stipulated and confirm conformity of credit facilities with approved collateral margin requirements.

• Attend EXCO meetings to take minutes and give legal advice on facility and security documents and structures when required.

• Attend Board Credit committee and ventilate measures taken to mitigate legal risks and guarantee protection of the bank’s interest on applications presented for board approval

• Draft and review templates & standard forms for facility, MOUs and security documents and agreements to be used in connection with new products to be launched by the Bank.

• Prepare legal queries and facilitate solicitation of legal opinions from external counsel to identify legal and regulatory risks and issues.

• Provide legal advice in connection with the Credit function of the bank generally and liaise with external legal counsel on legal matters relating to credit.

• Instruct external lawyers and follow up to conclusion all court cases instituted for and against the bank.
• Recommend cases for write off where recovery through litigation has proved futile.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience


• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university
• Certificate of Admission to the Roll of Advocates/ Bar Association
• Possess the current year’s practicing certificate

• At least 3 years post admission work experience in a commercial bank involved in retail and corporate lending or a busy law firm acting for banks and financial institutions;

• Knowledge of court rules and procedures;

Desired Skills and Ability


 Good communication, presentation, research and analysis skills
 Must be hands on in interpretation and application of legal texts and statutes

 Proactive and self motivated

 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Team player
 Good financial analytical skills

 Able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills
 Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum or no supervision
 Strong leadership skills
 Must be computer literate.

1. Marketing Communications Officer The Position

The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Communications department in marketing, promotion, event management activities and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sponsorships and events and promotional activities involving the Bank

• Liaise with service providers to ensure proper preparation and execution of events including brand visibility in such events through branding opportunities

• Identify opportunities, sponsorships, promotions for marketing and sales

• Manage vendor contracts; exercise diligence in tracking expenses to meet expense/ budget goals

• Monitor vendor performance by ensuring alignment with market value for services rendered

• Interface with all Equity Bank teams and offices to optimize event and associated campaign’s effectiveness
• Manage promotional items for the company

• Offer support to the branches, departments and subsidiaries in regards to marketing, promotion and communication requirements

• Liaise with the creative agency to follow up on execution of tasks

• Ensure timely execution and production of key deliverables

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Marketing or a business related field

• Professional training in Communications, public relations and event management

• Over 3 years relevant experience in marketing or event management in a large media organization or in communication function in an established organization

Desired Skills and Ability

• Good negotiation skills

• Excellent communications, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical ability

• Able to work well with minimum supervision

• Flexible, ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

• Creative thinker and fast learner, ability to communicate ideas effectively

• Team player

• Computer proficiency

3. Marketing Communications Officer- Media Management & Advertising The Position

The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Communications department in media management and advertising activities and other related roles as shall be assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue unique media buying opportunities and added-value programs via media partnerships

• Advise marketing management on emerging media trends to ensure maximum effectiveness

• Provide support in media planning and media buying processes

• Focal point in the execution of authorized media plans, purchase orders and media payments

• Build annual media plans and make subsequent plan revisions for multiple brands, marketing programs and new initiatives
• Provide significant input into all media mix discussions and analysis

• Analyze results of media efforts and develop measures of success

• Build relationship with media vendors, contractual agreements and other relevant partnerships

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A degree in Communications or a business related field

• Professional training in Marketing or Public relations

• Over 3 years experience in media management and advertising

Desired Skills and Ability

• Good negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong analytical ability.

• Able to work well with minimum supervision

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

• Computer Proficiency


If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 30th April, 2012. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.

We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace.