Director of Operations
PlaNet Finance China (PFC) is the representative office in Beijing of the international NGO, PlaNet Finance. PFC is dedicated to poverty alleviation through the development of the Chinese microfinance industry. It provides technical assistance and consulting services to the microfinance and banking sector and engages in microfinance plus projects with a focus on issues such as rural development, healthcare, renewable energy, and job training.
About the Job:
PFC is seeking a Director of Operations. S/he will lead the organization'€™s business development, strategic positioning team, administrative, and human resources functions to ensure operational effectiveness. S/he will report to managing director. This position is based out of Beijing with occasional travel to project locations.
PFC is seeking a Director of Operations. S/he will lead the organization'€™s business development, strategic positioning team, administrative, and human resources functions to ensure operational effectiveness. S/he will report to managing director. This position is based out of Beijing with occasional travel to project locations.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Planning and business development:
- Assist organization’s senior leadership in the development of strategic and annual business plans for their growth and development, as well as periodic updates;
- Establish and implement a strategy for sourcing the appropriate resources (people, financial, etc.) needed to achieve the goals outlined within the program's plan;
- Support the managing director to research new project opportunities and develop relationships with potential government and project partners.
- Oversee the work of the director of administration and finance and the finance function as a whole to ensure compliance with regulatory and funders requirements;
- Human resources:
- Support the director of administration and finance to develop, and implement a human resources strategy, that ensures organization is resourced to deliver its strategic objectives;
- Provide leadership and strategic thinking on HR policies and procedures to ensure they meet organization’s needs and that organization recruits and retains staff with the competencies and capabilities required to optimize performance and achieve its strategic objectives.
- Administration:
- Provide leadership and strategic thinking on logistical and administrative functions to ensure they meet organization’s needs and support organization in achieving its strategic objectives;
- Identify new administrative systems and processes if required as organization grows and develops.
- Lead, coach, and mentor members of the team to make sure that high standards of delivery are consistent;
- Additional responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for own continuous professional development by proactively identifying and participating in formal/informal learning opportunities;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the managing director.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field;
- More than 2 years of professional experience in consulting, microenterprise development, banking or financial services sector or other related position;
- Professional working proficiency in spoken/written Mandarin;
- Full professional proficiency in spoken/written English;
- Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands/multiple deadlines;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
Closing Date: 15 Jul 2014
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume to Chris Mlynarski and Cc torecruit@mfchina.cn, zhaopin@mfchina.cn, and admin@mfchina.cn
Interested candidates can send their resume to Chris Mlynarski and Cc torecruit@mfchina.cn, zhaopin@mfchina.cn, and admin@mfchina.cn
Please mention "Application - Director of Operations" in the subject line.
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