Director (Microfinance)
Job Description
Title: Director (Microfinance)
Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters in any discipline preferably in Management, Economics, Finance & Banking. PhD will be preferred.
∎ Skills Required: Management and leadership skill, MFI
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Micro Finance
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
Micro-Credit, NGO
Job Context:
∎ RDRS Bangladesh is a leading national development organization in Bangladesh working for the poor and underprivileged communities across the country with special focus on north-west Bangladesh. Established in 1972 as the field program of Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, RDRS became a national development organization in 1997 under the Trust Act. RDRS Microfinance Program launched in 1991. At present the number of active borrowers stands at 297,054 and loan outstanding stands at BDT 1343 crore.
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∎ The interested and deserving candidates are requested to apply for the position of Director under the Microfinance program of RDRS Bangladesh (MRA registration no. 00143-175-00192). The Director (Microfinance) is responsible for leading the Microfinance Program of RDRS Bangladesh. S/he is reportable to the Executive Director for professional tasks and the execution of his/her duties. The position is accountable for strategic decisions, policies and procedures and sustainability of Microfinance program in the context of RDRS strategy.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Responsible for overall management and administration of the Microfinance Program of RDRS Bangladesh.
∎ Support and guide the Program Heads for Microfinance and Microenterprise as well as the whole team of microfinance operation.
∎ Develop the business plan, set annual target, mobilize human resources including recruitment and training, monitor performance, prepare budget and financial statements, performance reports, audit response etc.
∎ Encourage others, to develop ideas, policies and strategies which will advance the Vision and Mission of the organization and ensure its future survival, competitiveness and effectiveness;
∎ Undertake regular field visits to supervise field activities implemented by the Microfinance program staff and to ensure quality of RDRS program implementation;
∎ Ensure efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of field activities;
∎ Ensure effective administration, implementation, monitoring, follow-up and supervision of all staff and activity of RDRS Microfinance Program.
∎ Maintain constructive working relations with all Directors or Heads. For effective coordination, close and constructive working relations should be maintained with field program as well as other sectors as and when required.
∎ Mobilize resources from Banks, PKSF and other financial institutions for the Microfinance Program
∎ Liaison and communicate with Government, Donors, Regulator and financial intermediaries and partners such as PKSF, Banks, MRA etc.
∎ Represent RDRS microfinance program in external forum.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 55 years
∎ At least 10 years experience in senior management position of any Microfinance Institution.
∎ Have capacity for Resource mobilization
∎ Ability to explore and identify new funding opportunities, negotiate with financial institutions, write, submit and pursue project proposals etc.
∎ Ability to build good working relations with existing and potential development partners
∎ Excellent communication skill both in English and Bangla
∎ Excellent operating skills over MS Office
∎ Report writing skill.
Salary:
∎ Negotiable
∎ Pickup and drop or Transport Allowance
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Each festival bonus is equivalent to one month basic salary
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 24 Dec 2023
Company Information:
∎ 13 Dec 2023
∎ RDRS Bangladesh
∎ Address : RDRS Bangladesh, House no.43, Road no. 10, Sector 6, Uttara, Dhaka
∎ Business : RDRS Bangladesh is a national humanitarian and development organization works for rural development by empowering the rural poor in northwest Bangladesh. RDRS was formally established as the Bangladesh field program of the Geneva-based Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service (LWF/DWS) on 8 February 1972. Its development aim is to achieve sustainable increases in their living standards. With this aim, RDRS enables those who participate in its program to gain the necessary skills, understanding, confidence, institutions and services; and ensure that the rural communities have the necessary economic, social and environmental resources. RDRS employees approximate 3,700 staff and works with a further approximately 1,000 volunteers and daily paid workers. The vast majority of staff are in field positions, with specialist sectoral and support units in Rangpur and Dhaka.
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 24th Dec 2023
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