Your opportunity to use your world-class leadership skills to help liberate families and communities in Malawi from poverty through microcredit. VisionFund improves the lives of children in the developing world by offering small loans and other financial services to families living in poverty. Our work empowers our clients to grow successful businesses which enable children to grow up with improved health and education. Working in partnership with World Vision we are committed to long-term change which will unlock potential for future generations.
We have an exciting vacancy for the CEO of our operations in Malawi. Your main goals will be to implement the strategic goals and objectives of Vision Fund, provide direction and leadership to a committed and valuable team of microfinance professionals, ensure goals and objectives are monitored and met, as well as represent VisionFund externally, building a positive and influential image in local contexts.
We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our values and ethos. You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.
Reporting to our Board of Directors and Africa Regional Director of Network for MFIs, you will work on sourcing funding, managing the financial operations of VisionFund in Malawi, ensuring that all relevant compliance, legislation and policies are adhered to, managing risk, and working with the external public on communications and PR.
This is a critical role that not only provides leadership to our operations, but inspiration to continue our work in giving the world’s poor access to vital microfinance programs.
You will be able to demonstrate senior management experience in a microfinance-lending organisation, banking institution, or closely related field, as well as a sound knowledge and understanding of how microfinance can be applied in an international development sphere. You should also ideally have a master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management or a related field.
Your determined personality, initiative, ability to motivate, and mentoring skills will see you move our operations forward and your passion to help the world’s poor will help you create a legacy that can truly change lives.
If you have the desire to change lives, and are passionate about microfinance, then please apply ASAP!
For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date under: https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/93C7487EE734DC018825798300... For more information on VisionFund International, please visit our website: www.visionfund.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
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