Job Title: Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Uganda - FINCA International Uganda one of the worlds
leading micro finance institutionAbout the Organization:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 950,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.
About the Job:
FINCA International is looking for Deputy Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FINCA Uganda, to be based in Kampala. S/he will oversee all aspects of the business in the assigned region.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Developing and formulating a business growth plan;
Analyzing and understanding competition and market dynamics;
Recognizing opportunities for more operational efficiencies;
Ensuring policy compliance;
Developing human resources needed to achieve targeted outreach plans and critically building an operational management bench that can be deployed internally in the subsidiary and across the Africa region;
Ensure that outreach is market led, client focused, and mission driven.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration required, Master’s degree desirable or equivalent work experience;
Minimum 4 years of experience minimum in banking or microfinance with strong credit, controls and management background;
Experience in developing and implementing strategic/operational plans for financial institutions;
Excellent organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills;
High level of customer service and strong willingness to work in the field;
Strong business management and negotiation skills;
Experience managing and motivating a large staff;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and training skills;
Excellent technical report writing skills and computer literacy;
Fluency in English required;
Availability to travel domestically.
How to Apply: http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m/template.rc/1.11.189333/
Closing date; 31/03/2013