A Micro Finance Institute CEO Jobs in Ethiopia
A Micro Finance Institute CEO Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionA Micro Finance institute is looking for a CEO to lead and provide inspired leadership for our team.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Overall Management and Governance
Manage the day-to-day operations of the institution by providing clear leadership and guidance to all departments of the institution, including: Finance and HR, Operations, IT, planning, procurement, legal, and risk management and reports the performance to the board of directors.
Execute the policy, rules and regulations of the Institution and policy decision of the board of directors
Serve as ex officio non-voting member of Board of Directors
Cultivate culture of cooperation and high performance
Drive organizational performance, both quantitative and qualitative; achieve business plan targets
Ensure effective collaboration with team under the Management and Technical Assistance Services Agreement
Uphold standards of risk management at all levels and ensure effective supervisory control and management review
Sustain the institution’s social mission and its dedication to financial inclusion
Management of overall portfolio growth
Participates in evaluating, approving, or rejecting loans according to the level of his/her discretion
Ensure saving deposit and withdrawals in accordance to the policies of the Microfinance Institution
Focus on key initiatives of diversification of the service ranges, to better serve the core and new segments of reaching customers, new products and introduction of services
Strategic Planning and Business Development
Develop annual, longer term plans and budgets, by incorporating input from the different departments and get approval by the Board of Directors
Determine financial and operational performance targets for all key operating units
Deliver profitability, business and market share growth strategies of the institution.
Oversee the implementation of budgets and strategic plans, including oversight of fundraising
Lead the MFI’s expansion into new geographic areas of Somali and in the country as well.
Human Resource and Talent Development
Recruits staffs under his/her discretion level.
Introduce an effective and competent participatory management style
Set employee performance standards required to achieve short- and long-term objectives and goals
Develop a strong and effective senior management team
Motivate all staffs and ensure that staffs are dedicated to achieving given objectives
Mentor and coach Senior Management Team
Implement performance management system for senior management team
Oversee and support the development and implementation of effective HR policies and procedures for recruitment, training and talent development
Motivate all staff and ensure that staff is dedicated to the mission
Communications and External Stakeholder
Relations
Inspires staff to achieve high standards of performance and disseminates a culture based on ethics, excellence and client satisfaction
Build the MFI’s reputation as a company committed to excellent client services, both internally and externally
Maintain solid relations with shareholders and external parties, including ……..investors, and other
business partners
Ensure quality information flow to investors, regulators and other stakeholders as relevant
Ensure that fund raising activities are done by assigned employees
Financial and Risk management
Ensure solid operating and financial performance
Deliver the level of financial and operational performances as expected while keeping risks under control
Oversees risk management and ensure compliances with all legal requirements that affect the institution’s business,
Identify various risks like financial,
liquidity, credit, operation, technological, marketing risks and the like, and identify the risk gaps and propose recommendations.
Operational Management
Provide clear leadership and direction
Develop proposals for further improvement of operation, including concepts for new products and services
ensure that the organization’s finance has been utilized properly to carry out major functions
Manage, plan, organize, direct and control all the activities of an organization such as logistics, procurement, warehouse, property administration and the like.
Identify and address problems and opportunities of the institution
Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations
Community and Public Relations
Serve as a Key Point of Contact with the community, also represents in community events, serve as a symbolic person, and promotes Microfinance Institution.
Build and maintain Strong relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups.
Responsible for Studying the organization's objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
Updating and maintaining Web content.
Job Requirements
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or master degree in a relevant discipline or MBA.
Experience in a senior management position.
7-10 years relevant working experience within the finance sector
Microfinance experience with knowledge of Microfinance laws and directives in Ethiopia
Previous Collections experience will be advantageous
Solid management, accounting and legal skills are essential
10 years’ experience in a similar role or in senior management in a bank with a diverse set of P&L experiences associated with the management of financial services products.
Strong familiarity with local economy and political environment.
Skills
Knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management and general finance and budgeting.
Ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce.
Understanding of human resources and personnel management.
Experience with corporate governance.
Proven negotiation skills.
Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate.
Customer Service Orientation
Change Leadership
Visioning & Strategic Direction
Drive for Results
Decision Making
Analytical Thinking
Business Acumen
Creativity and Innovation
Risk Management
Levering Technology
How to Apply
Interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements are invited to send their application letter and relevant documents within 20 days of this announcement to the following address:
Info@ease-engineering.com
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