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Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Exchangerzone, Multi Location

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Master's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
1624

About Exchangerzone

Job Summary

The job of a Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) for Exchangerzone is very comprehensive at the same time very responsible. The role involves working closely with and supporting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in retaining and increasing the customer base & market share of the organization. Deputy CEO will support the CEO for overall management of the organization in line with the organizations strategic plans.

This position is expected to have a broad and comprehensive knowledge of all matters related to the business of the organization with an eye towards identifying new sales perspectives and driving business growth and requirements for product development that will be coordinated with the marketing functions.

Duties & Responsibilities


Assist the CEO for the overall management of Exchangerzone in line with the organization's strategic plan. The vision and mission of Exchangerzone along with the values must be inculcated in all staff members of the organization.

Responsible for monitoring Exchangerzone performance against the strategic plan, working with staff to stay on target and looking ahead to the long term development of the organization operationally and strategically.

Responsible for providing operational support and advice for the effective implementation of strategic plans and new business development activities.

Responsible for initiating the annual planning process and for overseeing and coordinating its development ensuring it is in line with overall strategic goals and mission of the organization.

To ensure that Exchangerzone operates in line with good governance practice.

Oversee the proper management of all staff including initiating and conducting staff appraisals.

Implement, manage change and support staff through this process.

Ensure the organization has appropriate and up-to-date policies and procedures in line with good practice for entire HR functions.

Lead by developing and cascading Exchangerzone strategy/mission statement to the lower ranking staff and implementing appropriate rewards/recognitions and coaching/corrective practices to align personnel with company goals.

Accountable for proper financial management of the organization by ensuring that all financial controls are in place and adhered, financial systems are fit-for-purpose and timely implemented so that the organization is properly resourced to deliver on the strategic plan.

To ensure that the management accounts are prepared for reporting quarterly to the Board on the overall financial health of the organization. Providing timely compliance and other reports to the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) and other statutory bodies as required by Law/Regulations.

In-charge for preparing the Annual Budget and ensure that expenditure is controlled in line with the Budget.

Implement the approved Policies and Guidelines as set out by the CEO and the Board from time to time to the most productive use with the aim of creating maximum value for the company’s stakeholders.

Maintaining and monitoring measures for the measurement of an operations performance and consideration of efficiency versus effectiveness, often in the form of high level key indicators.

Management of overall business development of the organization in line with the organizations strategic plan;

Monitoring organizational performance against the strategic plan, working with staff to stay on target and looking ahead to the long term development of the organization operationally and strategically;

Initiate the annual planning process, oversee and coordinate its development to ensure that it is in line with overall strategic goals and mission of the organization;

Develop good relationships with external stakeholders including High value clients and partner organizations;

Elaborate business development plans, design and implement processes to support business growth through customer and market definition;

Facilitate business growth by working together with clients and business partners;

Maintain or increase Exchangerzone’s market share;

Build and maintain high level contacts with current, prospective customers, other business and project partners;

Drive prospects through to contract award (including identifying new customers and markets, developing approaches to the market, identifying prospects, proposal preparation, etc.);

Develop marketing strategy; manage proposal teams and client relationship managers;

Introduce new products and services until stabilization and hand over to operations;

Ensure the successful implementation of new delivery channels and adoption of new business functions.

Implement and monitor the Service Delivery Standards;

Continually improve customer services with satisfaction index as compared to a suitable baseline measure established through independent survey and studies;

Improve Branch ambience and make them conducive to customer care;

Draft/revise and adopt the existing manual of operations including Exchangerzone IT systems interface along with preparation of specific job cards and handouts to be used for every product;

Consolidate and be the custodian of all policy documents and manuals in Exchangerzone;

Review and revise the Business Plan for Exchangerzone;

Implement the investment and financing plans;

Undertake any other tasks at the instruction of the CEO and ensure proper succession planning.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position manages the senior executive team and is responsible for the performance management and input regarding hiring of senior-level management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

An energetic and physically well employee is needed.


POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, and regular hours of work and days are Saturday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, this position can regularly require long hours and frequent weekend work.


REPORTING:

This position will report to CEO of Exchangerzone, Inc.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master in Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Banking and Finance or Investment, Master in Commerce (M.COM), Master in Economics (MA), or related degrees PhD holders will be proffered.
2. Five years of experience in Afghan banking and microfinance sector.

EXPERIENCE

8 years of professional experience in banking industry, international organizations and governmental agencies. Private sectors experience especially in banking or finance is highly desirable.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

The employee should be able to furnish two individuals as a guarantor for attesting the social worthiness of the employee.


Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Problem Solving/Analysis

Decision Making

Performance Management

Results Driven

Communication Proficiency.

Financial Management

Strong microfinance experience

Strong knowledge of Afghanistan banking and microfinance industry

Good IT & Computing knowledge

OTHER:

Honest, committed, hardworking and open to learn.

Submission Guideline

Qualified applicants should submit their curriculum vitae (CV) accompanied by a cover letter to Chief HR Officer of Exchangerzone, Inc. at submission emails provided below. Please include the name of position & vacancy No. in the subject line as (EZ0480717). No other documents are needed to be submitted unless invited for an interview. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.


NOTE:
1. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
2. This vacancy is for Afghan only.
3. Applicants with incomplete and inconsistent information to make a determination will not be considered
4. No in-person appointments or telephone calls will be entertained
5. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
6. Candidates who are applying for this position must fully meet the education requirement as specified. At the time of applications, candidates must also meet in full the experience requirement. There is no exception for these requirements.
7. Short-listed candidates will be requested to provide educational documents such as degrees, diplomas, certificates and other pertinent documents as needed. Failure to provide the required documentation will result the rejection of their application from further consideration
8. The Agency retains the full right to cancel or amend the solicitation and associated actions.


Exchangerzone, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All ethnic groups and both genders are urged to apply.

Functional Area

Business Administration

Countries

Submission Email

hr@exchangerzone.com

Post Date

Jul 10, 2017

Closing Date

Aug 09, 2017

Reference

EZ0480717

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

8 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Gender

Any