AMIR,Executive Director Jobs vacancy

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13/12/2017

JOB
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR

The
Association of Micro Finance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR), was created in June
2007. It is legally recognized as professional association by the Ministry of
Labour and its status were published in the Official Gazette no 6 of 15th March
2008. It is governed by a General Assembly and led by an experienced Board of
Directors drawn from leading microfinance institutions in Rwanda.AMIR is the
umbrella body for microfinance institutions in Rwanda that seeks to build
capacity of, and play an advocacy role for the microfinance industry in the
country. AMIR is a key partner of the Government of Rwanda, e.g. in the design
and implementation of Microfinance and financial sector development as well as
other poverty reduction policies. AMIR is a member of various development
organizations and networks across the world.
The
Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda is announcing the following
vacancies for Experienced Rwandan nationals:
Location         
: Based in Kigali-with travels countrywide
Duration         
:  Negotiable
Availability     
: January 2018
Salary              
: Commensurate with experience and qualification
1.           
Executive Director
Reporting
directly to the Board of Directors:
Key
responsibilities:
The
Executive Director is the Head of the Secretariat of the association and is its
Administrative Head/overall supervisor of the other staff in the Secretariat.
In addition to functions provided for in the Constitution of the organization,
the Executive Director has following responsibilities:
  • Leading
    efforts in conjunction within AMIR Board of Directors to provide guidance
    and Technical support to  ensure the development of the Microfinance
    sector in Rwanda;
  • Ensure
    the day to day management of the secretariat;
  • Implement
    instructions of the Board of Directors;
  • Advise
    the Board of Directors on issues which may affect the association from
    realizing its constitutional objectives;
  • Represent
    AMIR members in a form of spokesperson of the association at a
    non-committal level; and focus on the interest of the microfinance sector
    practitioners where necessary;
  • Managing
    contracts of all employees and ensuring that they deliver in accordance
    with the job descriptions;
  • Enter
    into performance contracts with employees in accordance with their job
    descriptions;
  • Recommend
    to the board hiring, suspension or dismissal of any member of staff citing
    reasons for his/her recommendations;
  • Ensure
    that the secretariat is delivering to the expectations of the association;
  • Ensure
    the relationship of AMIR and its stakeholders, partners including donors,
    government and other associations and network that AMIR participates or
    registered as member;
  • Undertake
    any administrate action in accordance with the rules of procedure;
  • Ensure
    that the association is complying with the laws in force;
  • Prepare
    and submit to the board of directors quarterly and annual report which
    shall include recommendations for action;
  • Attend
    Board meetings without voting rights;
  • In
    addition to the Board, the Executive Secretary owes a fiduciary duty to
    the General Assembly for all the activities of the organization;
  • Direct
    the policy and program activities due upon each officer bearer under the
    Secretariat and approves all actions pertaining to the operations of the
    organization;
  • Oversees
    the general management and administration of the organization;
  • Is
    the administrative focal person of the organization to the stakeholders;
  • Provides
    technical support to the staffs and contributes towards delivery of each
    and every program of the organization by participating in the design,
    planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs;
  • Ensures
    total respect by enforces approved code of conductand internal procedures
    of the Association;
  • Establishes
    effective systems and processes of identifying, analyzing and managing
    Organizational risks and initiates and participated in putting in place
    appropriate management procedures;
  • Acts
    honestly, and maintains confidentiality of information shared with and
    among Board Members;
  • Is
    liable for all acts arising from the performance of duties by the all
    other staff under his/her supervision;
  • Oversees
    the necessary assignments, delegating implementation to the head of
    departments with appropriate control measures;
  • Creates
    and maintains effective communication channels at all levels under his/her
    authority;
  • Is
    an exemplary official to those under his/her supervision and provides for transparent
    and clear lines of responsibility and accountability;
  • Exercises
    degree of care and diligence in the discharge of his/her duties that a
    reasonable person in a like position would exercise in such organization;
  • Performs
    his/her duties with the requisite degree of skills and care.
Required
competences and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s
    degree in a relevant disciplines such as Business
    Administration,Economics, Management, Development Studies or other
    relevant fields with 10years minimum experience and a Master’s degree in
    the same disciplines with at least 5 years of experience in the management
    of organizations/institutions.
  • Minimum
    three years of experience in occupying senior management position;
  • Demonstrate
    experience working in the Association, bank, microfinance/financial
    inclusion sector in with senior management role;
  • Good
    knowledge of the Rwandan financial sector and its key stakeholders;
  • Experience
    leading national level, participatory processes around the promotion of
    financial inclusion;
  • Strong
    ability to gain agreement and commitment from others;
  • Experience
    of stakeholder engagement; developing partnerships and managing
    relationships with donors, private sector, civil society actors,
    consultancies and government bodies;
  • Experience
    in working with Government of Rwanda and participation government events
    is an added value;
  • Experience
    in working with international NGOs and writing fundable proposal;
  • Strong
    leadership skills and ability to set a strategic vision and deliver
    results within a team;
  • Experience
    in participation of international conference/summit;
  • Demonstrated
    role played in training and empowerment of youth and women is an added
    value;
  • Demonstrated
    experience of partnership with Government of Rwanda for advocacy
    perspectives;
  • Excellent
    communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in coaching staff;
  • High
    moral integrity according to the Code of Conduct of the association
  • Experience
    in working closely with both central and local government;
  • English
    and Kinyarwanda proficiency strongly preferred, Proficiency in French is a
    valuable advantage.
How
to apply:
Interested
and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications (motivation
letter, updated CV, copies of degrees/certificates and 3 references) online at assocmicro@yahoo.fr  not later than December
13th2017 at 12.00/noon
and ready for immediate invitation for interview.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
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