{"id":3863,"date":"2010-04-22T01:53:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-22T00:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=3863"},"modified":"2010-04-22T08:55:22","modified_gmt":"2010-04-22T07:55:22","slug":"country-manager-job-for-oikocredit-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/country-manager-job-for-oikocredit-nigeria.html","title":{"rendered":"Country Manager Job for Oikocredit Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our client, Oikocredit<\/strong> is a development finance institution registered in the Netherlands as a cooperative society with about 36,000 individuals as its members and several investors spread across the world. Its mission is to provide loans and investments for small enterprises, cooperatives, SMEs or Microfinance institutions that work with marginalized and disadvantaged people, who typically do not have easy access to commercial banks.<\/p>\n

Oikocredit is in line with its global expansion plans, finalizing processes leading to its establishing presence in Nigeria. It therefore seeks a suitably qualified individual who would serve as a Country-Manager, working locally, and reporting to the Head office in the Netherlands, to build sustainable operations for the organization in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Country Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

Specific Responsibilities will include to: <\/strong>
\n\u2022 Develop and manage the organization\u2019s operations in Nigeria in line with Oikocredit\u2019s strategy
\n\u2022 Fulfill local legal requirements for the proper operation of Oikocredit in Nigeria
\n\u2022 Ensure the office is staffed with qualified and committed staff
\n\u2022 In close cooperation with the International support
\n\u2022 Identify feasible financing partners;
\n\u2022 Negotiate appropriate financing terms with potential borrowers\/invitees;
\n\u2022 Prepare financing proposals for approval;
\n\u2022 Make sure approved proposals are properly documented;
\n\u2022 Prepare approved projects for disbursement;
\n\u2022 Maintain a close relationship with the project partners;
\n\u2022 Monitor and supervise financed projects
\n\u2022 Maintain an open and transparent relationship with the head office including periodic and adequate reporting
\n\u2022 Contribute to the development of the organization\u2019s policies aimed towards enhanced quality financial services for clients, and
\n\u2022 Build a network in the region with NGOs, faith-based organisations and other local development agencies and experts<\/p>\n

Qualifications for the role: <\/strong>
\n\u2022 Advanced academic qualification in Economics, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics or related disciplines, all with a clear focus on Africa
\n\u2022 At least five years experience in business, banking and economic development<\/p>\n

Ideal Personality of candidate<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Self-confident person with ability to influence, counsel, coach and generally support others
\n\u2022 Creative ability, regarding motivating members and colleagues to think and develop strategic advantage seeking opportunities for growth of the organization
\n\u2022 Retains independence, expression and views in various situations
\n\u2022 A people-oriented and result oriented deal-maker
\n\u2022 Affinity to religious and social action organizations
\n\u2022 Strong strategic orientation, leadership and interpersonal skills
\n\u2022 Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong ethics and integrity
\n\u2022 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite<\/p>\n

An attractive remuneration package, pleasant working environment, and challenging career prospects await the successful candidate.<\/p>\n

To apply<\/strong>
\nplease email your CV(saved with your full name) containing your contact address(not post office box), a functional telephone number and email address to\u00a0jobs@fitc-ng.com<\/strong> and quote the reference number\u00a0EDS150<\/strong> as the subject of the email. You may include a cover letter addressed to:<\/p>\n

The Head, FICT consulting.<\/p>\n

All application received on\/ before\u00a04th May 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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