Malawi Chief Executive Officer

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization; give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s vision, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives; represent the organization and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Board of Directors and Africa Regional Director of Network of MFIs the CEO shall be responsible for:
• Fund sourcing - Develop, acquire and maintain the necessary grants, credit lines, and other financial and non-financial resources necessary to meet the organization's objectives
• Financial Management - Coordinate the budget planning process, and prudently manage organizational resources within those budget guidelines
• Risk management - In coordination with the various departments, establish and maintain an effective internal control and risk management system
• Community and Public Relations – Develop networks and strategic alliances to positively influence the economic policies.
• Policy formulation and implementation - Formulate and implement guidelines, procedures, internal regulations that are consistent with the policies set forth by the Board of Directors and industry regulators
• Institutional strengthening and capacity building
• Ensure that the institution complies with each of the requirements of the Central Bank and other regulators
• To ensure that the vision, mission, purpose, goals, objectives, outputs and policies set by the Board are fully implemented, complied with and met.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:
• Minimum of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management or some other related field
• At least ten years working experience, with two of them in senior management position, in a combination of the following: micro-enterprise lending organization, banking institution, a progressive corporate environment, international business, or economic and business development institution.
• Must have a clear understanding and experience of micro-finance industry and technology
• Experience with transformation/conversion of NGOs/MFIs to become regulated micro-finance bank will be an added advantage
• Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Capability and willingness to lead the organization forward
• Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
• Very good communication and marketing skills
• Good knowledge in economic and financial topics
• Strong commitment to mission and core values of the MFI
  
  PREFERRED:
• Good analytical and problem solving skills

MalawiChief Executive Officer