WOYE Microfinance Institution Operations Manager Job vacancy in Mundri South Sudan July 2014
WOYE Microfinance Institution
Partner with Oxfam Novib
Partner with Oxfam Novib
Vacancy: Operations Manager
Location: South Sudan- Mundri
Contract Type: National Fixed Term 1 Year Renewable
Attractive Salary and Benefits
Who we are: WOYE Microfinance a partner with Oxfam Novib is one of the fast growing microfinance programs in South Sudan.
It was initiated by MRDA in 2007 as a microcredit component of a Sustainable Livelihoods project.
It is a self empowerment & income generating activities program which mainly focuses on self – sustainability of the members & the institution.
It works through holistic perspective to empower women and youth, so that they gain control over their lives through the microfinance program.
It has offices in Mundri, Mvolo, Yambio & Tambura and currently serves over 3,000 clients through financial services including, group loans, Salary loans & micro-enterprise loans for rural clients.
WOYE has plans to expand operations to other towns and States in South Sudan as it contributes to the economic reconstruction of the country through financial empowerment.
In the interest of serving her customers better, WOYE is seeking to recruit a self-driven competent and dynamic South Sudanese National to fill the position of Operations Manager to be based at the WOYE Head Office in Mundri.
The role:
- The operation manager will oversee the corporate growth of the institution and future expansion to other areas and states.
- Develop strategies of sourcing for funds and partners for the institution while at the same time maintaining a positive working relationship with present donors and stakeholders.
- Promote and protect the name, reputation and fiscal responsibilities of WOYE.
- Provide direct supervision of the day-to-day operations of the branch offices and respective Managers.
- He/She will actively participating in improving the institution by developing and making recommendations, creating innovative training methods, cutting costs, working more efficiently and effectively.
- He/ She will responsible for portfolio management, product development &continuously market WOYE products.
- Ensuring portfolio quality and growth for long-term sustainability and profitability of the institution.
- Ensuring achievement of lending targets and other goals as outlined in the business plan and approved by the Board of Directors.
- Developing and implementing strategies for promotion and expansion of client services.
- Ensuring client satisfaction.
- Monitor all activities to ensure they conform to established procedures and required regulations. Conduct periodic monitoring visits to the field.
- Training, and supervising credit staff and Other duties related to the post and as may be assigned.
The Person:
To be successful you should have at least a University Degree in Development Studies, Business Administration, B.com (Marketing) or a related field.
An advanced diploma with over 5 years experience in portfolio management will be considered.
At least 2 years’ management experience in a financial/microfinance institution.
Experience in post-conflict microfinance operations will be an added advantage.
Good command of English and some indigenous language or local Arabic.
Competence in basic computers packages and experiences in the usage of banking computerized MIS software as well as basic accounting.
Reporting skills and good networking capacities and ability to motivate subordinates in trying circumstances.
This post is open to South Sudanese nationals ONLY.
How to Apply:
Those interested and can meet the above conditions can apply by sending their credentials by both email addresses to: gchakravartty@woyemfi.org and mrdaexec@gmail.com.
Not later than 19th August 2014 at 5:00 pm from the date of this advert.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further directives.