Regional Business Development Manager Job Vacancy at World Vision Senegal

Job Title:    Regional Business Development Manager - VFI West Africa    Application Deadline Date:    23 May 2012
Position Location:    any location in WARO where there is a MFI is suitable    Position Start Date:    01 Jun 2012
Region:    Africa\West Africa    Position End Date:    31 May 2014
Requisition Category:    International    Recruitment Priority:    Need Immediately
Country Name:    Senegal    Program/Office Name:    VFI
City/Province:    any location in WARO where there is a MFI is suitable    Employee Type:    Contract
Job Grade Level:    160    Recruitment Status:    Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post?    Family - Spouse with Children       
        Requisition Num:    2012AFWKNEL-8T9EVV


*ANY LOCATION IN WEST AFRICA WHERE THERE IS A MFI IS SUITABLE*


PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Regional Business Development Manager (RBDM) for West Africa will be responsible for successful implementation of microfinance operations into countries in this region. The RBDM provides advice and technical support to microfinance institutions (MFIs) of VisionFund International (VFI) so that they can operate effectively under the VFI network. The RBDM is required to work with each MFI individually to resolve issues, support the MFI CEO so that the MFI grows and impacts more children in the World Vision Area Development Programs (ADPs).


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

        Conduct initial institutional assessment from which develop an Action Plan to improve operations of the MFIs
        Develop Terms of Reference for each MFI visit to address issues raised in the Assessment Report
        Board membership and attendance of Board meetings
        CEO support and succession planning at senior management level
        Reporting
        Staff training and development



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

        REQUIRED:
        Masters degree (eg MBA) and a Bachelor's degree in management sciences such as BComm Finance/Business Management.
        Demonstrated spiritual depth and commitment to the mission and core values of World Vision
        Demonstrated ability to “grow” microfinance institutions with hands-on leadership experience of MFIs an advantage
        Demonstrated ability as an internal and/or external organization development consultant with exceptional analytical and facilitation skills; is a systems thinker able to examine various processes and systems for improving organizational effectiveness
        Good knowledge and experience on governance, especially for microfinance institutions
        Good knowledge of microfinance industry best-practice and performance

        PREFERRED:
        Demonstrated ability as a team leader and effective team member significant experience supervising others is necessary.
        Demonstrated ability to influence decision makers and others with exceptional interpersonal negotiation and communication skills.
        Has demonstrated skill and understanding in cross cultural situations and values diversity.
        Demonstrated ability to teach and train in both formal and informal processes.
        Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach staff for performance improvement.
        10 + years in microfinance or NGO leadership including 5 years of international experience.
How to Apply;
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/AB13C20FF1E9EC6E882579E2004A9778?OpenDocument