Head of Microcredit Summit Secretariat

The Association of Microfinance Institutions of Kenya is an umbrella organization for Microfinance Institutions.

AMFI will host the Africa and Middle East Microcredit Summit on April 7th -10th 2010.

To organize this event we are looking for an experienced institution or individuals to Head the Summit Secretariat.

Responsibilities.

• Head the summit secretariat
• Coordinate in consultation with CEO the summit activities.
• Respond to all questions related to the summit and work closely with various Summit committees to ensure that the summit is a success.
• Together with the CEO and the summit committee manage the budget and finances of the summit.
• Administer and manage the Summit Website.
• Liaison with relevant donors, Government and other stakeholders
• Coordinate Media and event coverage.
• Liaison with hotel and Airlines for Flight bookings and Reservations for the guests.
• Prepare report for the Summit.
• Any other duties related to the event.

Academic Qualifications;

• University Degree in related field.
• Post Graduate in Communications and Public Relations.

Experience

• Five years of work experience of similar or related field.
• Excellent command of English; Knowledge of French and Arabic is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal relations especially international relationships.
• Ability to multitask and work under deadlines.
• This assignment is for a period of Ten month fixed.

Successful candidate will take up the position with immediate effect.

Salary

• The successful candidate will be given a gross salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  

If you meet the above requirements, send your application together with CV and
3referees NOT latter than September 11, 2009 to:

Chief Executive Officer
Association of Microfinance Institutions.
P.O Box 1070-00100, Nairobi

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