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.
