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.

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.

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

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to jobs@misfa.org.af

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