Managing Director, Afghanistan MISFA
About the Organization:
The Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA) is the apex developmental finance promoting agency in Afghanistan. MISFA was set up in 2003 with a mission is to facilitate the development and growth of a long-term, strong and healthy microfinance sector in Afghanistan that provides high quality and efficient financial services to low income people.
The Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA) is the apex developmental finance promoting agency in Afghanistan. MISFA was set up in 2003 with a mission is to facilitate the development and growth of a long-term, strong and healthy microfinance sector in Afghanistan that provides high quality and efficient financial services to low income people.
About the Job:
MISFA is looking for a Managing Director (MD). It is the top management position within the MISFA management structure. The MD will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the institution, providing strategic direction, being €œthe face of MISFA€, maintaining effective fiduciary oversight of MISFA'€™s investments, communicating regularly with the chair of the board, and providing timely reports to the members of the board.
MISFA is looking for a Managing Director (MD). It is the top management position within the MISFA management structure. The MD will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the institution, providing strategic direction, being €œthe face of MISFA€, maintaining effective fiduciary oversight of MISFA'€™s investments, communicating regularly with the chair of the board, and providing timely reports to the members of the board.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic guidance and leadership to MISFA and the Afghan microfinance sector;
- Set out and implement MISFA’s strategy after board approval;
- Maintain board communication and management program by:
- Ensuring that board meetings are timely, organized, with the appropriate materials prepared in advance;
- Ensuring that board members receive reports accurately and consistently in accordance with articles, policy, and strategy;
- Ensuring that the institutions’ governance adheres to the MISFA articles of association (AoA), memorandum of agreement (MoA), and the governance manual;
- Working closely with MISFA’s chairman of the board, providing periodic updates on important developments;
- Preparing the annual budget and workplan for board approval;
- Preparing financial and operational reports that monitor MISFA’s performance and progress;
- Ensuring the induction of new members and acting as company secretary.
- Maintain/enhance the current donor communication and management program by:
- Maintaining positive working relationships with International donor agencies contributing to MISFA, and upholding their trust and confidence;
- Ensuring periodic donor meetings, providing donors additional information that they require from time to time, and arranging presentations and field visits for their visitors from headquarters;
- Ensuring that the donor reports are prepared and presented in time, in collaboration with department managers.
- Coordinate with the relevant ministries/agencies of the government of Afghanistan and build a positive perception of microfinance within government circles;
- Establish a solid relationship with all implementing partners, maintain efficient and regular communications with them, and ensure that their technical and other needs are addressed;
- Ensure all the implementing partners are adhering to the requirements of their agreements with MISFA and the performance standards agreed upon with them;
- Maintain and develop good relations with all partners in the financial sector that wish and or are willing to contribute to developing an all-inclusive financial sector in Afghanistan;
- Maintain working relations with international partners promoting financial inclusion;
- Create an environment in MISFA that is in harmony with local traditions and values and provide staff the opportunity to bring out their best in a spirit of teamwork;
- Maintain effective fiduciary oversight of MISFA investments.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree from a reputed university;
- Minimum 10 years of development experience, with 5 years in the field of microfinance, development finance or banking at a senior level position;
- Minimum 10 years of senior or executive management experience;
- Track record that demonstrates the ability of strong leadership experience;
- Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy development;
- Demonstrated experience in strong fundraising and donor management skills;
- Demonstrated experience in board management and facilitation;
- English fluency with strong written, communications, and social skills;
- Familiarity with Afghanistan and region, knowledge of local languages a plus;
- Must be willing to live in Afghanistan.
Closing Date: 20 Feb 2013
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