VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C. Branch Manager ‘C’ Jobs in Ethiopia

VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C. Branch Manager ‘C’ Jobs in Ethiopia


About the Organization

  • VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia.

  • VisionFund is currently operating in four of the Regional States of the country.

  • VisionFund MFI is currently looking for candidates for Branch Manager role.

    The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:

    Major Responsibilities

    Manages overall portfolio growth and portfolio quality

  • Ensures verification of existence of clients and credit worthiness of their business

  • Chairs the Branch Credit Committee (BCC) and participates in evaluating, approving, or rejecting loans according to the level of discretion;

  • Ensure saving deposit and withdrawals in accordance to the policies,

  • Coordinates on growth areas and projections for disbursements

  • Manages, coordinates and supervise branch staff and ensures efficient delivery of service delivery operations

  • Coordinate and supervise the operation of the branch,

  • Plans personnel capacity, selecting new staff, undertakes fair & equitable HRM and evaluating existing staff in accordance with management decisions;

  • Supervises economical use of material resources (Generator, Motorcycles & Vehicles) ensures same are serviced on time & as scheduled.

  • Ensures that the branch staff maintain very high morale, identifies capacity building needs and ensures adequate and updated training is provided;

  • Undertakes annual performance appraisals and staff development plans.

    Manages the branch and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures

  • Implements policies, procedures and internal controls at the branch

  • Decides on all operational & financial issues within
    the framework of existing regulations and management decisions;

    Reporting and communication

  • Performs independent balancing of all records;

  • Works with other management members of the MFI;

  • Attends quarterly branch managers meetings, engages in team problem solving, works together on overlapping tasks.

    Planning & Integration

  • Develops the branch business plan and annual work plans and seeks approval from the SMT on the projected targets and required resources;

  • Adjusts the plan as and when needed

    Marketing

  • Promotes loans, saving and any other services provided by the Branch

  • Plans and initiates promotional measures within the target markets of the branch;

    Job Requirements

    Qualification and Technical Skill Required

  • University Degree/Diploma in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Banking, Marketing, Cooperative, Agricultural economics, Agriculture or related social sciences and business fields;

  • Related experience of 4 years for Degree and 6 years for Diploma

  • Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team

  • Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude

  • Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and
    Core Values

  • Be proficient in Microsoft office applications

  • Able to plan and manage finances, including a basic understanding of accounting.

  • Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach

  • Very good communication and marketing skills

  • motor bicycle driving skill and License

    How to Apply

  • Candidates who fulfil the above requirements can submit the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of credentials in person to: VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org.

  • Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!

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