Organizational Overview: Musoni is the world's first financial institution to exclusively use mobile money. All loans are disbursed and repaid using the mobile phone and as such, Musoni is entirely cash-free.
Role Summary: We are looking for a suitable and qualified individual to fill the position of a Chief Operations Officer.
Specific Responsibilities:
Musoni Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
Using mobile payments enables our clients to receive loans and perform transactions anywhere, anytime. We aim to be one of the leading providers of mobile microfinance through the use of efficient and seamless technology.
Role Summary: We are looking for a suitable and qualified individual to fill the position of a Chief Operations Officer.
The position will directly report to the Chief Executive Officer.
The position holder will be in charge of Musoni’s business operations in accordance to the vision, mission and core values.
- Provide leadership to the day to day operations, achievement of set targets, while maintaining focus on the company’s strategic goals.
- Consistently grow the company's product portfolio through the Branch Managers.
- Monitoring of branch performance in relation to the various products
- Ensure 100% compliance to policies and procedures
- Ensuring high levels of efficiencies in line Musoni processes
- Delinquency management in view of maintaining portfolio quality at acceptable levels.
- Supervise, support and mentor the Branch Managers in executing the agreed operational targets and ensure that they perform their duties optimally.
- Ensure high staff productivity and motivation levels across the operations department
- Maintain and develop lasting relationship with staff, clients, government bodies and business partners.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- The incumbent must have be Holder of Bachelor Degree in Business Management or equivalent. A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Microfinance and at least 3 years in Management position in a Microfinance Institution or Commercial Bank.
- High computer skills with knowledge in core banking system.
Desired competencies and personal attributes:
The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate and maintain positive relationships with staff
- Understanding of accounting and financial management issues affecting the microfinance sector
- Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams to achieve goals through teamwork
- Awareness of and sensitivity to local culture and political settings as may affect the institutions business
- Customer service orientation and commercial awareness.
How to Apply:
If your career aspirations match the requirements of this exciting career opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter, to careers@musoni.eu (link sends e-mail) with the title “Chief Operations Officer” on the subject line not later than Friday 18th July, 2014.
If your career aspirations match the requirements of this exciting career opportunity, please send your CV and cover letter, to careers@musoni.eu (link sends e-mail) with the title “Chief Operations Officer” on the subject line not later than Friday 18th July, 2014.
Your cover letter should explain what you believe you can offer Musoni, as well as current and expected remuneration and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Musoni Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: Friday, 18 July 2014