Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Makazi Bora Finance Limited (MBFL) is a microfinance company registered under the Companies Act, 2002 (Reg. No. 139725735) with the objective of provision of housing and microenterprise financing to low and middle income communities in order to improve communities' living standards. The company has taken over the housing microfinance services that were operated by Habitat for Humanity Tanzania (HFHT), the organization that was very active in housing microfinance in the country, In order to strengthen operations in the provision of housing and microenterprise financing, the company is intending to acquire a very competent management team to oversee day-to-day operations. In this view, the company is inviting the motivated and qualified Tanzanians to fill in the following vacancies at its office in Dar Es Salaam.

GENERAL MANAGER The General Manager (GM) shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Company who shall report to the Board Chairperson. .

  Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Management
• Implements and communicates the company's vision, mission, and overall strategy and direction.
• Responsible for all aspects of start-up and day-to-day operations of the company, including staffing, budgeting, outreach and business development.
• Develops an annual work plan to measure success against short and long term goals, with targeted Key Performance Indicators to be approved by the board of directors.
• Oversees a high-performing credit portfolio in line with the company's growth-phase business plan and long-term sustainability,
• Develops a deep understanding of local market policy developments and competitors.
• Maintains awareness of both the external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customers, markets, new industry developments and standards.
• Liaises with strategic partners to raise funds, build infrastructure and delivery channels, and cultivate local strategic relationships,
• Oversees risk management and full compliance with all legal requirements affecting the company's business and operations

Staff /Team Development
• Recruits and mentors a strong team of self-starters that reflect the culture and values of the company
• Motivates staff and maintains a positive, transparent, mission-oriented and results-driven environment
• Cultivates a positive environment of learning and professional development for all staff members.
• Recognizes problems, seeks appropriate input, and develops solutions to resolve personnel problems in a positive, gender aware and culturally sensitive manner.

  Innovation
• Identifies important areas for market innovations and develops solutions that address meaningful issues for customers.
• Creates a work environment that encourages feedback, creative thinking and innovation

  Board Relationship and Representation
• in compliance with company Board Charter, serves as a member of the board and reports to the board, delivering on the company's mission and strategy in line with shareholder expectations.
• Pro-actively recommends changes or improvements to the overall direction, policies and strategy of the organization; solicits advice and seeks guidance, when appropriate, from the board,
• implements board policy and directives efficiency; reports company activities and financial position to the board in a timely manner.
• Oversees the relationships that the company maintains with regulators, investors, banks, lawyers, auditors, Government and any other external
• Develops networks and builds alliances externally that further the commitments and strategic vision.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Proven leadership and good people skills; entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment of economic, ethnic, gender and religious diversity,
• Proven ability to work under pressure and ability to embrace and manage change at all times.
• Strong familiarity with local economy and political environment.
• Natural communicator and relationship-builder, with excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Kiswahili.

  Qualifications and Experience:
• University Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics or similar.
• Management experience in financial services delivery, banking, microfinance, or relevant business sector in the Tanzanian context required.
• Experience in a start-up environment strongly preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in financial services industry and 4 years in senior management or similar position from financial services industry

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
  Interested candidates should send their applications
to the undersigned by 5th December, 2019:
The Microfinance Consultant,
Makazi Bora Finance Limited,
P. O, Box 31451, Dar Es Salaam
Email: mbr@makazibora.co.tz

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