Opportunity
International and Hope International of Rwanda are searching for an outstanding
candidate to serve as their next Chief Executive Officer for the Urwego
Opportunity Bank (UOB) located in Kigali, Rwanda. The faith-based mission of
UOB is to effectively and reliably provide a ladder of opportunity to the
underprivileged of Rwanda so they can attain dignity and
International and Hope International of Rwanda are searching for an outstanding
candidate to serve as their next Chief Executive Officer for the Urwego
Opportunity Bank (UOB) located in Kigali, Rwanda. The faith-based mission of
UOB is to effectively and reliably provide a ladder of opportunity to the
underprivileged of Rwanda so they can attain dignity and
hope, improve their
lives, and become contributing members of their communities. Today, over
170,000 clients are taking advantage of the bank’s savings accounts, with more
than $10.5 million in total savings. Urwego Opportunity Bank (UOB) is owned and
operated as a partnership of shareholders with the largest shareholders being
Opportunity International and Hope International.
Reporting
to the Regional Director of the Africa Region and the Board of Directors, the
Chief Executive Officer leads and manages Urwego Opportunity Bank (UOB). The
CEO provides overall direction to the organization and ensures maximum
outreach, sustainability, and transformation of the bank’s operations. The CEO
will be held to the accomplishment of the following two overarching
aspirations: (1) Build the corporate culture which reflects the core Christian
values of its co-shareholders, Opportunity International and Hope
International; and (2) Lead a fiscally responsible, and strategically viable
financial institution/bank with integrity to its clients and under the
oversight of the Central Bank of Rwanda.
to the Regional Director of the Africa Region and the Board of Directors, the
Chief Executive Officer leads and manages Urwego Opportunity Bank (UOB). The
CEO provides overall direction to the organization and ensures maximum
outreach, sustainability, and transformation of the bank’s operations. The CEO
will be held to the accomplishment of the following two overarching
aspirations: (1) Build the corporate culture which reflects the core Christian
values of its co-shareholders, Opportunity International and Hope
International; and (2) Lead a fiscally responsible, and strategically viable
financial institution/bank with integrity to its clients and under the
oversight of the Central Bank of Rwanda.
The
successful candidate will be a strong, communicative leader with a minimum of
15 years overall relevant work experience, a minimum ten of which should have
been board or senior management positions in a retail bank or similar financial
services company. This person will have advanced knowledge of banking and
business law, with a keen awareness of microfinance strongly preferred. They
will have a firm understanding of delegation, relationship-building, and
decision-making; diplomatic interpersonal skills are important. S/he will also
have a commitment to mission and vision of the shareholders, including a
personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ.
successful candidate will be a strong, communicative leader with a minimum of
15 years overall relevant work experience, a minimum ten of which should have
been board or senior management positions in a retail bank or similar financial
services company. This person will have advanced knowledge of banking and
business law, with a keen awareness of microfinance strongly preferred. They
will have a firm understanding of delegation, relationship-building, and
decision-making; diplomatic interpersonal skills are important. S/he will also
have a commitment to mission and vision of the shareholders, including a
personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ.
How
to apply
to apply
To
apply, please upload the following:
apply, please upload the following:
- An
up-to-date curriculum vitae (including comprehensive details of key
achievements and responsibilities). - Along
with a cover letter summarizing your motivation for applying and
addressing how you are equipped to fulfill the described role and meet the
key competencies. - Provide
a statement of faith – A statement of faith should describe your Christian
faith and how you see it as relevant to your work. The statement can
either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate
document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual
disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of
worship.
Submit
to www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 2751. You can download
the appointment details document via this link as well for more information.
to www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 2751. You can download
the appointment details document via this link as well for more information.
The
closing date for applications will be 12:00 p.m. CST on Friday,
December 2nd, 2016.
closing date for applications will be 12:00 p.m. CST on Friday,
December 2nd, 2016.