LOCATION: Nigeria
JOB CODE: 1181
# OF OPENINGS: 1
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
FINCA International, one of the world’s leading microfinance institutions,
provides financial services to more than 950,000 clients through 21
wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and
the Greater Middle East.
DESCRIPTION
FINCA International is seeking an experienced and motivated procurement and
administrative services professional who thrives in dynamic environments to be
part of the establishment and management of FINCA’s regulated microfinance bank
start-up in Owerri, Nigeria.
The Administrative Services Manager reports to the Chief Finance Officer of the
company and has responsible for the establishment and management of FINCA’s
Administrative Services function within the Finance and Admin department and
for ensuring that FINCA’s procurement and administration activities and
strategies support the FINCA subsidiary in pursuing its mission with a minimum
of risk and a maximum of efficiency. Specifically, the Administrative
Services Manager will be responsible for the following areas:
General Management of the Administration and Procurement Function (20%)
Logistics and Procurement (40%)
Facilities Management (20%)
Administrative Function (10%)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
University degree in economics, finance, management, business, or related field
At least 5 years of professional experience with a minimum of 3 years of
procurement or administrative management experience
At least 1 year of mid-level management experience
Proficient in MS-Office Suite (especially Excel);
Fluency in English is required; fluency in Igbo or other local language desired
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Commitment to establishing a successful function within a growing organization
Willingness to relocate to or within Nigeria and to travel within the country
(up to 30% of time)
Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation
skills
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship development skills
Results-oriented, with the ability to drive projects from inception to
execution stages
Enterprising personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills.
Strong fit to FINCA’s desired corporate culture and values, and is committed to
furthering FINCA’s mission and vision. In particular, must demonstrate a
commitment to transparency and integrity.
Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform
duties beyond the scope of work;
FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FINCA&cws=1&rid=1181
