The Development Bank
of Rwanda (BRD) is a long term financial services provider that has been in
operation since 1967. The mission of the Bank is to be the government of
Rwanda’s investment arm that finances the nation’s development objectives with
a focus on the priority sectors of the economy.
The Bank Is
currently seeking a suitable and qualified chief operations officer:
Brief details
of the prime responsibilities
Under the
supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the COO shall be responsible and
accountable for the management of the Bank operations which include
development, design of operations, improvement of the systems that create and
deliver the Bank’s products and services. She/he must ensure that the business
operations are efficient and effective and also proper management of the
resources.
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Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
1.1
Management
- Joint responsibility
with CEO for the overall management of the organization in line with the
organizations strategic plan. - Responsibility
for monitoring organizational performance against the strategic plan,
working with staff to stay on target and looking ahead to the long term
development of the organization operationally and strategically. - Responsible
for providing operational support and advice for the effective
implementation of strategic plans and new business development activities. - Responsible
for initiating the annual planning process and for overseeing and
coordinating its development ensuring it is in line with overall strategic
goals and mission of the organisation.
1.2
Governance
Responsible for
supporting the Company Secretary in ensuring that the Board’s agenda serves and
reflects appropriate planning cycles, papers are received in advance and that
BRD operates in line with good governance practice.
1.3
Human Resources
- Responsible
for overseeing the good management of all staff including initiating and
conducting staff appraisals; for implementing and managing change and
supporting staff through this process; for ensuring that the organisation
has appropriate and up-to-date policies and procedures in line with good practice.
1.4
Financial Management & Control
- Responsible
for the proper financial management of the organisation ensuring that all
financial controls are in place and adhered to, that financial
systems are fit-for-purpose and properly implemented and that the
organisation is properly resourced to deliver on the strategic plan - Responsible
for ensuring that management accounts are prepared and for reporting
quarterly to the board on the overall financial health of the
organisation. Providing timely compliance and other reports to the Central
Bank and other statutory bodies as required by law/Regulation.
iii. Responsible for
preparing the annual Budget and ensuring that expenditure is controlled in line
with the Budget.
1.5
Operations
- Manage
resources as set out by the CEO and the Board of directors to the most
productive use with the aim of creating maximum value for the company’s
stakeholder. - Lead by
developing and cascading the organization’s strategy /mission statement to
the lower ranking staff and implementing appropriate rewards/recognitions
and coaching/corrective practices to align personnel with accompanying
goals
iii. Maintaining and
monitoring measures for the measurement of an operations performance and
consideration of efficiency versus effectiveness, often in the form of
dashboards convenient for the review of high level key indicators.
iv. Ensure the
successful implementation of the performance based system (PBIS) at the
departmental level and the Performance Management Contracts (PMC) at the
individual Level
- Undertake
any other tasks at the instruction of the CEO and ensure proper succession
planning.
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Qualifications
- Business
or Accounting degree, a master’s in business administration is preferred - Professional
Training ACCA, CPA as an added advantage; - Minimum
10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with both Banking
and in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth
organization; - Proven
track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and
development within a growing organization; - Excellent
judgment and creative problem solving skills including negotiation and
conflict resolution skills; - Strong
mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise; - Entrepreneurial
team player who can multitask; - Superior
management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect
reports and peers; - Self-reliant,
good problem solver, results oriented; - Energetic,
flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively
and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and
administration initiatives; - Exceptional
written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to
effectively interface with senior management and staff; - Ability
to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
All Interested
applicants should submit their applications and copies of relevant
educational/professional certificates and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs)
electronically to the email address recruitment@brd.rw
not later than 6th/01/
2014 addressed to:
The Chief
Executive Officer,
Development
Bank of Rwanda,
P.O.Box
1341, KIGALI – RWANDA.
This advertisement
can be found on our BRD website: www.brd.rw
Please note that
only candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be
shortlisted and contacted for interviews.
Done in Kigali, the
5th December 2013
Alex
KANYANKOLE
Chief
Executive Officer
