Kadet (Vision Fund Kenya)
seeks to appoint a dynamic, innovative and experienced leader, committed
togrowing the MFI in volume, efficiency, impact and profitability.
Chief Executive Officer
Purpose of the position:
- To
strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects
of Vision Fund, Kenya in line with Vision Fund International’s policies
and procedures;
- To give
direction and leadership toward the achievement of Vision Fund MFI vision,
mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives;
- To represent
Vision Fund Kenya to all donors, partners, other organizations, Local
Governments and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media;
- Provide
leadership and strategic direction and support local resource mobilization
and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Board of
Directors and the Regional Director, the CEO shall be responsible for:
Fund Sourcing
- Develop,
acquire and attract the necessary grant, credit line and other financial
and non-financial resources necessary to meet the organization’s
objectives;
Financial Management
- To ensure
effective and efficient financial management system of Kadet’s resources.
Risk management
- Ensures that
there is an effective prudent risk management system in place.
Public Relations
- Ensures that
VF, its mission, programs, products and services are consistently
presented in strong, positive image to the Board, VFI and relevant
stakeholders;
- Develop
networks and strategic alliances to positively influence the economic
policies;
Innovation
- Ensures that
there is continuous development of new and innovative profitable products
Person Profile:
- A minimum of
a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting,
Management or some other related field with distinguished leadership,
management track record level and impeccable record of integrity;
- At least 10
years working experience, with three of them in senior leadership
including some of the following: Microfinance Organization, Banking or
Economic and Business Development Institution;
- Analytical
and passionate, transformative change leader who will take Vision Fund
Kenya to the next level;
- Good
communication and marketing skills.
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of
three referees should be addressed to
The Chairman of the
Board,
Email:
recruit_kenya@wvi.org
to reach us not later than
March 1, 2013.
Please indicate the job
title as subject
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted
