Position Vacancy

Kiribati Provident Fund

Chief Executive Officer

A highly credentialed and respected CEO is sought to lead the

Kiribati Provident Fund.
He or she will have a record of senior leadership in provident fund,
pension or superannuation funds, of creating and fulfilling a
strategic vision, of change initiation and management, and
demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders in a meaningful
and respectful manner.
The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity and ethical standing,
results oriented, with an ability to build joint ownership for outcomes
and momentum at all levels across the organisation, and with
excellent leadership and communication skills.

Specific Responsibilities
 Liaise and work with the Chairman and the Board

 Implement the change programme drafted for the Kiribati

Provident Fund

 Assist the Board in widening services to members in line with the

Fund’s “provident” orientation in a manner that is consistent with
the Fund’s state of development and financial circumstances

 Represent the Fund to Government and the community

 Provide leadership and management

 Develop the culture of the organisation by building on the current

culture, identifying areas for cultural growth and performance
improvement, and embedding and ensuring fiduciary
responsibility, openness and transparency as cultural hallmarks

 Strengthen the Fund’s financial management and investment

management capabilities

 Act as a role model and mentor for the Fund’s current executive

 Constantly review the Fund business, the environment within

which it operates and develop appropriate responses to maximise
opportunities

 Ensure effective risk management strategies are in place across

all areas of the Fund
  Execute and implement the decisions of the Board in a timely
manner

 Provide secretariat duties for Board meetings

The person that we are seeking must possess the following qualifications & skills

 Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration.

 Minimum of 5 years experienceyears’ experience in a senior leadership role in provident
fund, pension or superannuation funds
 Must be a person of high integrity and ethical standing and be committed to transparency
and accountability
 Must have high level analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment
 Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work
constructively and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
 Must have the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, mentor and transfer skills
 Must be results oriented and have the ability to build joint outcomes and momentum at all
levels of the organisation
 Must be committed to improving systems and processes and building the capacity of co-
workers though mentoring and skills transfer
 Must have proven record of creating and fulfilling a strategic vision, change initiation and
management
 Must have had some experience in investing.

Applicant must quote at least 3 referees of their most recent employer their valid contact details,
both phone and email for independent background checking.
The position will be offered initially for 2 years contract term with possible extension for another
year subject to satisfactory performance.
Application letters must address all the selection criteria listed above with relevant examples.
Incomplete application will not be considered.
Applications will be initially scrutinized against the outlined criteria.
Application letters must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Application for CEO” and
dispatched to KPF Executive Assistant at the latest 23 July during normal office hours. Application
received after 4 pm on 23 July will not be considered.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.