Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST)
Deputy Director, Investment & Portfolio Management
Nairobi
Posted 26 November, 2025
Deadline 15 December, 2025
Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST)
The Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST) is a unique national informal sector pension scheme established by the Government to meet the unique needs of the more than 15 million marginalized informal sector workers. This senior leadership role, referenced as JOB REF No. KNEST/ FMA/003/25 (RE-ADVERTISED), is the Deputy Director, Investment & Portfolio Management. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the fund management strategy and investment portfolios for the Scheme. The core focus is ensuring investments are compliant with statutory guidelines and KNEST's strategic objectives while maximizing returns.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
The following competencies and skills are required:
For further details and requirements for this role, please visit the KNEST Plc website at: https://knest.go.ke/en/informationcentre/careers
Applicants are required to submit the following compliance documents in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010):
Application Instructions (N/B):
Soft copy applications/online applications should be emailed in PDF format (as one running document) to:
Hard copy applications should be addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer KNEST Plc
P.O Box 30007-00100 Nairobi
17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue
Hard copy applications must be dropped in the recruitment box on the 17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, and registered at the KNEST Plc reception before dropping them.
Deadline: All applications should be received not later than 15 December 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.
The position applied for with the corresponding Job Ref No. should clearly be indicated on the envelope. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
