BRAC International Jobs - CEO Financial Services
Organization: BRAC InternationalBRAC is one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Micro finance. BRAC is a development success story, spreading solutions born in Bangladesh to 10 other countries around the world – a global leader in creating opportunity for the world’s poor. What started out as a limited relief operation in 1972 in a remote village of Bangladesh, has turned into the largest development organization in the world. Organizing the poor using communities’ own human and material resources, it catalyses lasting change, creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives.Job Summary: The CEO will be in charge of the overall management of the institution. The CEO will offer overall direction to the newly formed organizational entity and ensure maximum outreach, sustainability, and transformation of the institution’s operations. The CEO will also provide expertise, information, advice and counsel concerning the affairs of the institution to the Board of Directors and BI HO to ensure accountability to all stakeholders. S/he will develop and recommends corporate policies as well as short-term and long-term business plans for Board approval and implementation. and provide clear leadership and direction during the transformation of the existing business into a new entity and building the institution thereafter. S/he will be responsible for ensuring solid operating and financial performance, recruiting and developing the talent needed in consultation with the HO to accomplish high performance standards and overseeing new operational systems and procedures. This position will have primary responsibility for achieving the ambitious growth strategy developed by the stakeholders, and for positioning BRAC International as a key provider in the designated market segment Key Duties and Responsibilities: Make sure that prompt business transformation/formation from existing nature to the new model as envisaged by BRAC HO and in keeping with the regulatory framework of The Republic of Uganda. Work in liaison with Governmental and legal regulatory authorities, and financial institutions including The Central Bank of Uganda. Develop strategic plans, budgets, and delivery mechanisms Ensure excellent financial product plans and launch them successfully in the market and maintain a good portfolio consistently both in the short and long term. Manage the implementation of budgets and strategic plans, including oversight of fundraising and set financial and operational performance targets for all key operating units.Manage the day-to-day operations of the institution by providing clear leadership and guidance to all functions of the institution, including Finance, Operations, HR, IT and others. Establish an effective and competent participatory management style and achieve organizational objectives through this process. Institutionalise effective credit and risk managementQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a Post Graduate degree in Management or relevant Financial specialisation preferredAt least ten years overall relevant work experience, a minimum 5 of which should have been a senior management position in a retail bank or MF organisation handling a large portfolioGeneral working knowledge of a wide range of micro banking products and services Advanced knowledge of standard banking compliance regulations, banking law, business law, employment and labour law, internal operational policies and procedures, and banking products and services Excellent track record in maintaining close contact with senior Government officials, law enforcing organizations and financial institutions in Uganda. Excellent cross cultural people management skills Familiar with financial product development and effective financial product management skills. Experience with startups and flexible in approach Effective branding and marketing skills Keen problem solving and negotiation skills Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence, and speak clearly to third parties and employees Strong leadership and team building skill with proven experience in developing and maintaining a strong senior Management Team All interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through careers.brac.net or email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary (Must) at recruitment.bi@brac.net. Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net Please mention the position name and AD# BI 52/14 in the subject bar.
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