Directeur - Congo (Kinshasa)

Directeur - Congo (Kinshasa)

Date de publication : 02/07/2013 - Expiration :31/08/2013

Présentation entreprise

Description du poste

HOPE International is a network of MFIs operating in several countries around the world. It works to empower men, women, and families to break the cycles of physical and spiritual poverty through the provision of loans, savings services, basic business training, mentoring, and discipleship. In its network, HOPE includes traditional microfinance programs, microfinance plus programs, savings-led microfinance programs, and SME development programs.

About the Job: 
HOPE International is seeking a Managing Director. S/he heads the institution's executive team and directly supervises the finance manager, operations manager, and other departmental leads. S/he will report to the Africa regional director and local board of directors, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The position is based in Lubumbashi, DRC.

Responsabilités :

• Governance:

  • Responsible to ensure the organization meets all local legal requirements and to lead board meetings and executive committee meetings when required;
  • Represent the MFI and maintain good working relationships with governmental authorities, donors, other local practitioners, and the general public.
• Risk and compliance:

  • Responsible for the management of risk and risk assessment in the organization; 
  • Vigilantly ensure that all staff understand and comply with the policies and procedures and that all employees are doing their utmost to protect the assets of the organization.
• Planning:

  • Lead the process of establishing strategic plans to optimize the growth of the MFI;
  • Ensure that financial and analytical models are completed and maintained.
• Funding:

  • Secure the capital funding to meet or exceed the business objectives, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with HI, HOPE Global Investment Fund, and other external funding organizations and banks as needed;
  • Pursue funding through funding proposals and continuing donor relations in order to ensure a continued development of the MFI.
• Resourcing:

  • Responsible to ensure that the organization is correctly staffed according to the business plan and in line with the established HR policies;
  • Ensure that suitable facilities and equipment are available to the staff.
• Achieving results:

  • Responsible to achieve or exceed the business plan within the assigned budget;
  • Work with the management team to solve problems, address training and capacity issues, and find improvements and efficiencies for the benefit of the organization and its clients.
• Reporting:

  • Ensure that HOPE International reporting deadlines are met;
  • Ensure that reporting to the local government is completed as required.

Profil recherché

• MBA, CPA or advanced degree in relevant field;
• At least 5-10 years experience in microfinance, banking or financial services sector, preferably in Africa or other developing nation;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Extreme flexibility and ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations; 
• Demonstrated desire to help people that have been brought low by war, poverty, or other circumstances regain hope, dignity, and ability to support themselves and their families; 
• Creative and able to work with limited resources;
• Able to relate to and motivate local staff effectively; 
• Experience with Microsoft suite, LPF and other software packages, as required;
• Proficiency in English and French.

Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to Rachel Spier Weaver.

Contact :

HOPE International


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