Kadet (Vision Fund Kenya) Chief Executive Officer Job Vacancy

Kadet (Vision Fund Kenya) seeks to appoint a dynamic, innovative and experienced leader, committed to growing the MFI in volume, efficiency, impact and profitability.

Chief Executive Officer
 

Purpose of the position:

• To strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of Vision Fund, Kenya in line with Vision Fund International’s policies and procedures;
• To give direction and leadership toward the achievement of Vision Fund MFI vision, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives;
• To represent Vision Fund Kenya to all donors, partners, other organizations, Local Governments and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media;
• Provide leadership and strategic direction and support local resource mobilization and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Reporting to the Board of Directors and the Regional Director, the CEO shall be responsible for:
 

Fund Sourcing

• Develop, acquire and attract the necessary grant, credit line and other financial and non-financial resources necessary to meet the organization’s objectives;

Financial Management

• To ensure effective and efficient financial management system of Kadet’s resources.

Risk management

• Ensures that there is an effective prudent risk management system in place.

Public Relations

• Ensures that VF, its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to the Board, VFI and relevant stakeholders;
• Develop networks and strategic alliances to positively influence the economic policies;

Innovation

• Ensures that there is continuous development of new and innovative profitable products

Person Profile:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management or some other related field with distinguished leadership, management track record level and impeccable record of integrity;
• At least 10 years working experience, with three of them in senior leadership including some of the following: Microfinance Organization, Banking or Economic and Business Development Institution;
• Analytical and passionate, transformative change leader who will take Vision Fund Kenya to the next level;
• Good communication and marketing skills.

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be addressed to 

The Chairman of the Board, 

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

to reach us not later than March 1, 2013.
 

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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted