The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a State
Corporation in the rural Finance Sector with a focus of delivering products and
services that impact positively on eradication of poverty by supporting food
production and job creation.
In order to deliver on its mandate, AFC wishes to invite applications from exceptionally talented, results-driven, self motivated and qualified applicants for the Head of Credit.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the successful candidate will be charged with
the following responsibilities: -In order to deliver on its mandate, AFC wishes to invite applications from exceptionally talented, results-driven, self motivated and qualified applicants for the Head of Credit.
The Role
- Work
closely with the CEO to develop and drive challenging but achievable
Corporation’s strategic objectives and ensure that performance-based
schemes are in place to drive the business and achieve the results;
- Lead
the AFC business development function and ensure that the organic business
growth is in line with the Corporation’s strategies and plans;
- Using
an open and inclusive management style, provide leadership focus for the
management of the AFC Credit strategies and policies through a highly
motivated credit team;
- Ensure
tight performance and process controls in the AFC loan portfolio;
- Ensure
that the implementation of the AFC credit policies are supported by clear
lines of accountability for each service level, section managers and each
staff in the department;
- Cultivate
and reinforce strong business relationships with existing customers and
farmers and establish new and sustainable business linkages and
partnerships as is appropriate.
Candidate’s Profile and Qualifications
- A
Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics,
Agribusiness or related fields from a recognized university;
- An
MBA in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness or related fields
from a recognized university;
- Be
computer literate;
- Having
training and exposure at senior management level.
Experience & Skills
- At
least ten (10) years experience earned in a similar position in a busy
service orientated environment preferably in the agricultural sector,
banking sector or within a Development Financial Institution.
Person’s Specification
- Possess
and demonstrate project and process management skills;
- Be
a results-oriented relationship builder with an exceptional
entrepreneurial spirit and capacity to work under pressure without
supervision in a tough and competitive business environment so as to grow
collectable portfolio and volume of AFC’s lending clientele;
- Possess
excellent organizing, mobilizing, interpersonal and influencing skills;
- Be
a team player able to develop strong relationships with a range of
stakeholders, with personal stature and ability to influence at multiple
levels within the Agricultural industry;
A competitive package that includes a performance-pegged
incentive scheme is attached to this position.
Apply by enclosing an abridged curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials, names of three referees, one of whom must be your penultimate employer to:
The Managing Director,
Agricultural Finance Corporation,
P.O Box 30367-00100 GPO
Nairobi
So as to be received not later than March 30th, 2012
AFC is an equal opportunity employer
Apply by enclosing an abridged curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and other testimonials, names of three referees, one of whom must be your penultimate employer to:
The Managing Director,
Agricultural Finance Corporation,
P.O Box 30367-00100 GPO
Nairobi
So as to be received not later than March 30th, 2012
AFC is an equal opportunity employer
