Chief Executive Officer (CEO), FINCA Afghanistan

About FINCA Afghanistan

Job Summary

The CEO is the Managing Director of FINCA/Afghanistan and directly responsible for the day-to-day management of the subsidiary. This includes direct responsibility for the management of the economic and human resources of the subsidiary, its operational and financial performance, as well as the development of its institutional capacity. In all activities, the CEO will be guided by the principle of good stewardship for FINCA and its mission, responsibility and accountability to FINCA and its authorized agents and bodies.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
In order to fulfill their tasks, the CEO will provide best-practice leadership vis-à-vis the employees of the subsidiary; will manage and will adequately and efficiently employ human and other resources in the subsidiary, as well as make adequate and efficient use of resources available within FINCA (FINCA International Headquarters, Regional office, other FINCA subsidiaries) and externally (outside FINCA). The CEO will:
Ensure high quality financial services to the clientele, and maximize outreach to the target group in a sustainable way.
Implement best-practice corporate governance, management, organizational structure and procedures, staff development, financial management, and risk management principles.
Ensure compliance with the Charter/bylaws of the subsidiary; FINCA and subsidiary policies, procedures, plans and agreements; decisions of subsidiary governing bodies as well as headquarter and regional office; maintain good coordination with regional office, headquarters, and governing bodies.
Mobilize funding resources in form of debt and/or grant capital.
Promote FINCA International in the country.
Contribute to the development of the FINCA network.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Manages five or more subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 300-400 employees in the Operations, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources and Audit. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises one non-supervisory employee. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
KEY DELIVERABLES
Ensure high quality financial services are delivered to our clients.
Maximize outreach to the target group in a sustainable way
Ensure the long-term financial viability of the subsidiary in accordance with established targets and plans
Implement best-practice corporate governance, management, organizational structure and procedures, staff development, financial management and risk management principles.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
VP Regional Director, COO, FINCA International Management Team, Central Bank Leadership, investors and donors

Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
MS Degree or equivalent; Experience in commercial/retail banking: 8 years minimum, experience in credit: 4 years minimum.
International experience in developing countries: 3 years minimum
Experience working in microfinance an asset, experience in setting up microfinance programs preferred, branch management exposure preferred
Risk Management experience required
Exposure, and established interest, in working for poverty alleviation
Strategic planning exposure a must
Experience in cash flow projections
Excellent entrepreneurial, leadership, communication skills
Self-confidence, decisiveness and common sense
High degree of computer literacy a must
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Fluency in English, local language(s) (Pashto, Dari) is a plus.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; FlexCube; Internet software; Microsoft Office suite.
Physical Abilities
Ability to travel in economy class when traveling by air.

Submission Guideline

All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by link below.
http://www.finca.org/job-posting/?id=2068&_ga=1.260219789.148723246.1381930792
Otherwise, your application will not be considered for mentioned position.

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Banking

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