A progressive and a
fast growing MFI accessing financial services to entrepreneurs in 15 counties
namely Bungoma, Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Machakos, Meru, Muranga,
Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu
invites suitable applicants for the following position:
Chief Executive Officer
Is responsible for
developing corporate policies, business plans, proposals and budgets;
formulation of best practice principles; implementation of best practice human
capital management policies; managing organization finances and liaison with
stakeholders.
Job Requirements:
- Must
have a first degree in a business related profession (candidates with
Masters’ degree will have an added advantage);
- Experience
of a minimum of 8 years in managing a successful Microfinance Institution
and a good understanding of the MFI act;
- Knowledge
of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Bankers Realm, Loan
Performer and proficiency in MS Office;
- Minimum
age of 35 years;
- Fluency
in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
- Good
communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Ability
to work with diverse group of people;
- Attention
to detail and ability to multi task;
- Financial
management, proposal and report writing skills;
- Full
understanding of enterprise value chain systems and concepts and ability
to manage risks in a financial institution;
- Ability
to make independent decisions;
- Meticulous
and detail oriented and ability to ensure quality service delivery in
operations including compliance with organization’s mission, vision and
objectives.
The position is on a three - year renewable performance based
employment contract.
Interested applicants
should send their application letter, resume, copies of relevant certificates
and testimonials, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected
remuneration and a day telephone contact to the undersigned on or before 12th
November, 2012.
DNA/1392
P.O. Box 49010-00100,
GPO - Nairobi.
P.O. Box 49010-00100,
GPO - Nairobi.
Kindly note that only
short listed candidates will be contacted.