Wednesday, February 6, 2013

SISDO Credit Operations Manager job in Kenya

SISDO, a progressive and fast growing MFI accessing financial services to entrepreneurs in most parts of Kenya invites suitable applicants for the following positions:

CREDIT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Job Summary:
The position reports to the CEO and is responsible for heading the Credit Operations function of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the management and supervision of credit operations’ team;
  • Responsible for the development of Credit Operation policies and procedures;
  • Responsible for enforcement of operational policies and procedures, preparation, review and monitoring of operational plans and programs;
  • Responsible for market surveys, outreach, publicity and marketing activities;
  • Responsible for programme documentation and reporting;
  • Team leader in the development of new products and innovations in the delivery of financial services;
  • Management of the loan portfolio e.g. ensures that all loan policies, conditions and procedures are followed;
  • Liaison with Government agencies and other stakeholders;
  • Management of all departmental activities;
  • Managing all SISDO resources in the department;
  • Providing general leadership, guidance / support to all staff in the department and to perform any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor.
Job Requirements:
  • Must have a Masters’ degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Finance/Social Science;
  • Minimum of 5 years experience at a supervisory position in a banking / Microfinance Institution;
  • A good understanding of the MFI act;
  • Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Ms Office;
  • Minimum age of 30 years;
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
  • Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
  • Ability to work with diverse group of people;
  • Attention to detail and ability to multi task;
  • Financial management, proposal and report writing skills;
  • Full understanding of enterprise value chain systems and concepts and ability to manage risks in a financial institution;
  • Ability to make independent decisions;
  • Meticulous and detail oriented and ability to ensure quality service delivery in operations including compliance with organization’s mission, vision and objectives.
The positions are on a three – year renewable performance based employment contract.
Interested applicants should send their application letter, resume, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, names and contacts of three referees, current and expected remuneration and a day telephone contact to the undersigned on or before 18th February, 2013:
Chief Executive Officer,
SISDO
,
P.O. Box 76622-00508,
Nairobi

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.