K-Rep Development Agency is a microfinance
institution involved in the development and testing of new financial products
and services for low-income people.
The Deputy Managing Director is a key member of the Senior management team responsible for providing program and administrative management and for ensuring that field operations are conducted effectively and efficiently in support of KDA’s projects.
Based in Nairobi, the position works with the entire KDA team and reports to the Managing Director to ensure performance standards are met.
Responsibilities
Program Management and Staff SupervisionThe Deputy Managing Director is a key member of the Senior management team responsible for providing program and administrative management and for ensuring that field operations are conducted effectively and efficiently in support of KDA’s projects.
Based in Nairobi, the position works with the entire KDA team and reports to the Managing Director to ensure performance standards are met.
Responsibilities
- Provide
strategic vision, guidance and leadership on matters relating to KDA’s
programming, strategy, management, governance, and budget
- Supervise
and provide substantive guidance, feedback and support to designated
project staff in refining the overall strategic direction of KDA’s focus
area, in establishing project priorities, and in designing and carrying
out projects
- Put
into place a process to oversee the preparation of the annual strategies
of projects and budget plans with the Managing Director, project staff and
board
- Develop
and apply learning, monitoring and evaluation criteria to better measure
the effectiveness and outcomes of KDA’s projects
- As
required, represent the Managing Director at meetings
- Develop
and coordinate special projects as requested by the Managing Director
Office Management and Administration
- Oversee
the daily operations of the organization, supervise staff, and stand in
for the Managing Director as needed
- Oversee
planning for and preparation of KDA’s board meetings
- Develop
and oversee mechanisms for regular staff communication, including regular
meetings/calls between relevant colleagues as well as the board.
- Put
into place oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with internal policy
and legal requirements
- Serve
as the primary contact for financial oversight throughout the year
Qualifications
- Advance
degree and at least ten years work experience
- Substantive
knowledge of the Kenyan Microfinance industry
- Five
years experience as a manager with an understanding of the principles and
practices involved in the effective management of a complex Institution.
- Must
enjoy management.
- Extraordinary
initiative, creativity and capacity to think strategically
- Ability
to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse array of people
- Team
spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
- Ability
to manage several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong
organizational skills and close attention to detail
- Integrity,
diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
- Willingness
to travel as needed
Qualified Candidates should apply in both hard and soft copy, enclosing their CV and copies of certificates and other relevant documents, to reach the address below on or before 4th November, 2011
The Chairperson,
K-Rep Development Agency,
P.O Box 10528, Nairobi
Email: kda@k-rep.co.ke
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