📍 Position: Branch Manager “D”
📍 Place of Work: Branch Offices under South West Regional Operation Office
📄 Terms of Employment: Permanent
🏢 About the Organization
VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C is legally established under Proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in both rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. With operations spanning five regional states, VisionFund MFI is committed to economic empowerment and sustainable development through accessible financial services.
💼 Job Summary: Branch Manager “D”
The Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of branch operations, including portfolio growth, staff supervision, financial and operational compliance, and client relationship management.
📌 Key Responsibilities
📈 Portfolio Management
- Ensure the quality and growth of the loan portfolio.
- Verify clients’ existence and creditworthiness.
- Lead the Branch Credit Committee (BCC).
- Manage savings and withdrawals as per policy.
- Identify growth areas for disbursement.
👥 Staff Management
- Supervise and coordinate branch staff.
- Plan staffing needs and recruit qualified personnel.
- Conduct performance evaluations and staff development.
- Oversee the economical use and servicing of materials and resources.
🏛️ Branch Operations & Compliance
- Enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Make decisions on financial and operational matters within institutional guidelines.
📊 Reporting & Communication
- Balance and reconcile all records.
- Collaborate with senior management and peers.
- Participate in branch managers’ quarterly meetings.
📝 Planning & Integration
- Develop annual work and business plans.
- Adjust targets and plans as needed.
📣 Marketing & Promotion
- Promote loans, savings, and other services.
- Initiate branch-level promotional campaigns.
🎓 Required Qualifications and Skills
- Education:
- University Degree/Diploma in:
Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Banking, Marketing, Cooperative Studies, Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, or other related business/social sciences.
- University Degree/Diploma in:
- Experience:
- 4 years for Degree holders
- 6 years for Diploma holders
- Competencies:
- Strong leadership, initiative, and integrity
- Financial planning and basic accounting knowledge
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and team management
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
- Motor bicycle driving skill and valid license is mandatory
🌟 Preferred Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Business Development
- Active Listening
- Marketing and Promotion
- Team Motivation
📬 How to Apply
Qualified candidates should send:
- Application letter
- Updated CV
- Names and contact addresses of up to three references
- Non-returnable copies of academic and work credentials
📧 Email your application to:
VFE_vacancy@wvi.org
📝 Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: June 04, 2025
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