Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Operations

Opening Date: October 14, 2024
Position:
Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Operations
Duty station: Addis Ababa, Head Office
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to
proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and
urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in five of the Regional States of the
country. VisionFund MFI is currently looking candidates for the position of Deputy Chief
Executive Officer – Operations based at Head Office. The successful candidates will have skills
and experience that meet the following requirements:

1. JOB SUMMARY:
   Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Operations is responsible for credit appraisal, credit provision,
   portfolio management and engineering activities; Branch Operations, Resource Mobilization and
   E-Banking Operations of the Institution.
2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    Planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising the credit services, portfolio
   management, engineering services, Resource Mobilization and E-Banking Operations of the
   Institution;
    Planning, directing, organizing and executing the operation of the business operation of the
   Institution;
    Ensuring the effective implementation of policies and procedures at all levels of operation;
    Ensure profitability and sustainability of the business operation of the institution;
    Monitor and follow-up the performance of Regional offices;
3. QUALIFICATION, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:
   F +251 116 293 346
   P.O. Box 31478
    MA/MBA/BA Degree in Accounting, Economics, Management or related fields.
    A minimum of 11/13 years of relevant work experience, out of which 5 years in senior
   managerial position, preferably in MFI/Banks.
4. TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS
    Ability to provide leadership, communicate effectively, and promote a team approach to
   enhance staff commitment to successfully implement the Company’s Strategic Plan;
    Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, conceptual understanding
   of participatory approach and sustainable development;
    Good understanding of MF industry and technology
    Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and
   manage a team
    Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of integrity
    Proficiency in Microsoft and experience of micro fin (preferred).
    Good knowledge in economic and financial topics
    Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
    Very good communication (presentation) skills
   Terms of employment: Permanent
   Salary & Benefits: Negotiable and attractive salary. The Institution has also attractive
   benefit packages for the position including Institution’s car with adequate fuel allowance.
   Closing Date: October 23, 2024
5. HOW TO APPLY
   Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can send the application letter, updated
   curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references and non-returnable copies of
   credentials to VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org.
   Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply!