Job Title: Executive Director
Organization: FINCA Uganda
Limited (MDI)
Limited (MDI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About FINCA Uganda:
FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI) is a subsidiary of FINCA International that
is based in Washington DC, USA serving nearly two million clients in 23
countries across 5 continents. FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI) was the first
licensed micro finance deposit taking institution in Uganda, and currently
offers loans, savings and money transfer services in Uganda, one of the most
competitive and dynamic microfinance markets in the world.
is based in Washington DC, USA serving nearly two million clients in 23
countries across 5 continents. FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI) was the first
licensed micro finance deposit taking institution in Uganda, and currently
offers loans, savings and money transfer services in Uganda, one of the most
competitive and dynamic microfinance markets in the world.
Job Summary: The Executive
Director (ED) is a member of the core Management Team and he/she reports to the
Managing Director (MD) and the Board of Directors. The Executive Director
advises the MD in making the top management decisions according to the four
eyes principle established by the Bank of Uganda (BoU). The Executive Director
will also ensure that the company presents characteristics consistent with an
ethos that will win community trust, responds to client needs and raises client
awareness regarding the opportunities that FINCA’s products and services can
provide. The ED will develop strategies and oversee the day-to-day operations
to ensure that FINCA operates in pursuit of its strategic plan and within the
risk appetite level defined by the company’s Board.
Director (ED) is a member of the core Management Team and he/she reports to the
Managing Director (MD) and the Board of Directors. The Executive Director
advises the MD in making the top management decisions according to the four
eyes principle established by the Bank of Uganda (BoU). The Executive Director
will also ensure that the company presents characteristics consistent with an
ethos that will win community trust, responds to client needs and raises client
awareness regarding the opportunities that FINCA’s products and services can
provide. The ED will develop strategies and oversee the day-to-day operations
to ensure that FINCA operates in pursuit of its strategic plan and within the
risk appetite level defined by the company’s Board.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Assist the MD in the formulation and
implementation of FINCA’s operational policies and procedures. - Support the MD in the formulation and
implementation of FINCA’s risk management framework. - Provide effective checks and balances on
incidents of improper or imprudent day-to-day management actions. - Establish an effective leadership to
evaluate the quality of management decisions from an oversight position. - Be involved in any major management
decision of the institution by providing his/her feedback to the MD who
has the authority to make the final decisions. - In case of a serious discrepancy with the
MD over a major management decision, provide an independent report to the
Board for its involvement in the matter.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold an MBA
degree (or equivalent) in related discipline (Business, Finance,
Statistics, Economics) - A minimum of eight years of banking
experience minimum or 15 years preferred (commercial – retail) - Extensive Credit policy experience a must
- Extensive Risk Management experience
- Proven people management skills (with
minimum of 5 direct reports) - Established interest in working for
poverty alleviation - Experience working in Microfinance an
asset - Strategic planning exposure a must
- Financial modeling and project evaluation
experience a plus - Excellent organizational, planning,
analytical and problem-solving skills, - Excellent technical report writing skills
and computer literacy - Personal Competencies: Leading
with Integrity, Employee Engagements Achievement Focus, Collaboration,
Result oriented, Financial Responsibility, Attract and manage talent.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications with detailed CV
including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic
certificates to: [email protected]
including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic
certificates to: [email protected]
Deadline: 6th January 2017
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