SISDO MFI Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya - 2015

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 position of a Chief Executive Officer.

Job Summary: The position reports to the Board of Directors on organization’s program activities and administrative functions.
 

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.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend to the Board corporate policies, both short and long time strategies, business plans, proposals, annual plans and operating budgets for consideration and adoption;


• Formulate and implement best practice management principles and effective communication between senior management and the Board of Directors as well as between different levels of management of the organization so as to promote ethical practices and good corporate governance;


• Interpretation and effective implementation of Board policies and resolutions to achieve strategic plans and corporate targets;


• Chief Accounting Officer of the organization;


• Implementation of  best practice human capital management policies and ensure creation of an enabling environment in the organization and


• Build a positive corporate image and good relations with stakeholders and


• Liaising with external partners, statutory bodies, donors and other stakeholders / agencies for fund raising and smooth operations of the organization.

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.


• 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 , 4th May, 2015.

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Send your applications to – hr@sisdo.org

Or to:

The Human Resource Manager,
SISDO,
P.O. Box 76622 -00508,
Nairobi.