Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Uganda Vacancy at FINCA International in Central Uganda

Post:Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Uganda

Organization;FINCA International

Location:KAmpalaUganda

Opportunity Type: Job

About the Organization:

FINCA International, one of the world's leading MFIs, provides financial services to clients through wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.

About the Job:

FINCA International is looking for Deputy Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FINCA Uganda, to be based in Kampala. S/he will oversee all aspects of the business in the assigned region.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Developing and formulating a business growth plan;
• Analyzing and understanding competition and market dynamics;
• Recognizing opportunities for more operational efficiencies;
• Ensuring policy compliance;
• Developing human resources needed to achieve targeted outreach plans and critically building an operational management bench that can be deployed internally in the subsidiary and across the Africa region;
• Ensure that outreach is market led, client focused, and mission driven.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration required, Master’s degree desirable or equivalent work experience;
• Minimum 4 years of experience minimum in banking or microfinance with strong credit, controls and management background;
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic/operational plans for financial institutions;
• Excellent organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High level of customer service and strong willingness to work in the field;
• Strong business management and negotiation skills;
• Experience managing and motivating a large staff;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and training skills;
• Excellent technical report writing skills and computer literacy;
• Fluency in English required;
• Availability to travel domestically.

                                   

Posted: 07 Oct 2013

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2013

How to Apply:

Apply Online

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