Microfinance Bank Vacancies

Our client, a recently licensed Microfinance Bank in Nigeria with thegoal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services inthe country is about to commence operations. To ensure a smooth andaggressive take off of operations, the Bank is looking to fill thefollowing positions within its organisation structure:
Human Resources & Training Manager – MGT 001
Core Functions for this position are:
• Management of Company's Human Resource & Training Functions
• Implement the Bank's HR Strategy/Policies & procedures
• Execute staff recruitment, staff training programs and performance management
• Design & implement staff motivation and fidelity programs.

Qualifications• First degree in Human Resource Management or related discipline.• A Masters degree will be an added advantage.• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role.• Professional membership of a Personnel Management Institute will be a further advantage.
Person Specifications
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.• Attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy even when under pressure• Able to deal sensitively with confidential and personal information• Not older than 35 years of age

.Head, Credit & Risk Management – MGT 002
Core functions for this position are:• Manage the Bank's credit portfolio.• Design, implement and review bank's credit policies in line with best practice in Microfinance.• Proper assessment of credit requests, detailing appropriateness of loan size, purpose and tenor.• Manage and ensure prompt repayment of loans disbursed to Bank's clients.• Monitor loan performance, generate reports and keep delinquencies within acceptable limits set by the Bank.
Qualifications• A first degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.• A profession qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)• A Masters degree will be an added advantage• 3-5 years experience in a similar role• Knowledge of Microfinance credit operations & Portfolio-At-
Risk (PAR)Person Specifications• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.• A keen eye for details• Not older than 35 years of age.
Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application &detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 001 or MGT 002) as the subject of the mail to:recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN 1 WEEK FROM THE DATE OF THIS ADVERT (July 14, 2008).Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.