Business Development Manager Jobs Kenya. Micro Credit.

Business Development Manager
Our client runs a micro-credit organization which provides micro-loans to a target group of clients.
We seek to recruit a business development manager who will be the principal technical advisor to the investors behind the company with direct responsibility for developing and implementing the business strategy. The key areas of responsibilities for the jobholder will include:
* Development of the business strategy and delivery of business plan targets
* Marketing the institution’s products and services
* Undertake credit risk evaluations for credit applicants
* Day-to-day management of the credit portfolio of the micro-finance institution;
* Develop and implement products and services targeted to micro business and households in rural areas;
* Develop and implement strategies for promotion and expansion of product and services;
* Oversee Loan portfolio growth and quality; and
We invite applicants who meet the following criteria:
* Business related or Finance degree
* Strategic leadership ability or potential to develop and deliver a business strategy
* At least 5 years of direct experience in credit operations for micro-credit clients using individual and/or group credit methodologies
* Previous experience in credit risk evaluation in either a bank or micro-finance institution
* Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent negotiation, marketing and presentation skills
* Experience developing and implementing micro-credit products
* Knowledge of banking and/or non-banking financial institution operations
* Well developed skills in financial analysis
* Strong leadership skills and ability to recruit and motive a team.
* Track record in management position of a financial institution servicing the micro-credit sector
* Willingness to learn, innovate and adapt banking experience to a different context
Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to: info@peopleinsightslimited.com before Monday 18th April 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.