VisionFund Micro Finance Institution Vacancy Announcement

About the Organization:

VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund operates in five Regional States of the country.

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Position: Branch Manager “D”

Location: Addis Ababa (Branches under Central East Regional Operation Office)

Opening Date: July 25, 2024

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Major Responsibilities:

Manages Overall Portfolio Growth and Quality:

• Verify existence of clients and creditworthiness of their business.
• Chair the Branch Credit Committee (BCC), participate in loan evaluations, approvals, or rejections.
• Ensure saving deposit and withdrawals align with policies.
• Coordinate growth areas and disbursement projections.

Supervise Branch Staff and Ensure Efficient Service Delivery:

• Coordinate and supervise branch operations.
• Plan personnel capacity, select new staff, and evaluate existing staff.
• Supervise the economical use of material resources (Generator, Motorcycles & Vehicles).
• Maintain high staff morale, identify capacity-building needs, and provide training.
• Undertake annual performance appraisals and staff development plans.

Manage Branch Compliance with Policies and Procedures:

• Implement policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Make operational & financial decisions within regulations and management decisions.

Reporting and Communication:

• Perform independent balancing of all records.
• Collaborate with other management members of the MFI.
• Attend quarterly branch managers meetings and engage in team problem solving.

Planning & Integration:

• Develop branch business and annual work plans, seek approval from SMT.
• Adjust plans as needed.

Marketing:

• Promote loans, savings, and other services provided by the Branch.
• Plan and initiate promotional measures within target markets.

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Skill and Educational Background:

• Education: University Degree/Diploma in economics, accounting, business administration, management, banking, marketing, cooperative, agricultural economics, agriculture, or related social sciences and business fields.
• Experience: 4 years for degree holders and 6 years for diploma holders.
• Skills:
• Determined personality with initiative, perseverance, and team management ability.
• High sense of rectitude and responsibility.
• Compliance with organization Ideals and Core Values.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic understanding of accounting.
• Good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach.
• Strong communication and marketing skills.
• Motorcycle driving skill and license.

Terms of Employment: Permanent

Salary: As per the Institution salary scale

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Application Deadline: July 31, 2024

Application Instructions:

Candidates who fulfill the requirements can send their application, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of up to three references, and non-returnable copies of credentials to: VFE_vacancy@wvi.org