A fast growing reputable Micro Finance Institution (MFI) in Tanzania wishes to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the following position Chief executive Officer.
Purpose of the position: To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization; give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s vision, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives; represent the organization and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media.
Relationship:
Post to: The Board Chairman, P. 0. Box 6070 Arusha, Tanzania.
Purpose of the position: To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization; give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s vision, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives; represent the organization and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media.
Relationship:
- Reporting: to the Board of Directors and Africa Regional Director of Network of MFIs.
- Fund sourcing – Develop, acquire and maintain the necessary grants, credit lines, and other financial and non-financial resources necessary to meet the organization’s objectives
- Financial Management – Coordinate the budget planning process, and prudently manage organizational resources within those budget guidelines.
- Risk Management – In coordination with the various departments, establish and maintain an effective internal control and risk management system.
- Community and Public Relations — Develop networks and strategic alliances to positively influence the economic policies.
- Policy formulation and implementation – Formulate and implement guidelines, procedures, internal regulations that are consistent with the policies set forth by the Board of Directors and industry regulators
- Institutional strengthening and capacity building
- Ensure that the institution complies with each of the requirements of the Bank of Tanzania and other regulators
- To ensure that the vision, mission, purpose, goals, objectives, outputs and policies set by the Board are fully implemented, complied with and met.
- Minimum of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management or some other related field
- At least ten years working experience, with two of them in senior leadership, in a combination of the following: Micro-Finance organization, banking institution, a progressive corporate environment, international business, or economic and business development institution.
- Clear understanding and experience of micro-finance industry and technology
- Experience with transformation/conversion of NGOs/MFIs to become regulated micro-finance bank will be an added advantage
- Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team
- Capability and willingness to lead the organization forward
- Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
- Very good communication and marketing skills
- Good knowledge in economic and financial topics
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong commitment to the mission and Core Values of the Micro-Finance Institution and the plight of the low income.
- Committed to values of excellence, integrity, business ad moral ethics, participation and justice. A desire to help the poor succeed economically and take control of their own development needs.
Post to: The Board Chairman, P. 0. Box 6070 Arusha, Tanzania.
