Verite Microfinance Bank Limited Recruitment [3 Positions]

Verite Microfinance Bank Ltd is duly registered in the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the Corporate Affairs Commission and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a deposit-taking financial institution.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Recovery Officer
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Speaking to customer making outbound and taking inbound calls about their financial situations.


• Collecting outstanding amounts on their accounts and arranging for payments to be made.


• Set up and reviewing payment arrangements.


• Negotiate full payments and settlements.

Qualifications Required

• A young lawyer with a minimum of 2 years post-NYSC experience.

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Internal Control and Audit Officer
Location:Lagos

Job Description

• Account and financial statement preparation.


• Contributes to the safeguarding of corporate assets and the interest of members by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively.


• Conduct investigations of suspected internal fraud.


• Providing general assistance to the audit and business service team.


• Management account preparation.


• Developing strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and relevant authorities.

Qualification Required

• Chartered Accountant with minimum of 3 years audit experience.

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values.


• Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision.


• Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively [Both written and verbal] with all level within the organisation.


• Strong analytical capability.

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Credit & Risk Officer
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of activities across the credit risk team, and will include risk exposure,lending decisions and policy and procedural development.

Required Qualifications

• MBA/M.SC/ACA/ACIB with minimum of 3 years experience in the banking sector.


• Any interested candidate must possess relevant academic and professional qualifications necessary to effectively carry out the job functions.

Required Skills and responsibilities:

• Ability to undertake variety of analyst task.


• An understanding of trade finance


• Ability to build long lasting relationship.


• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages [word, excel and outlook].

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected]

Verite Microfinance Bank Limited Recruitment [3 Positions]

Jobs at Verite Microfinance Bank Ltd, Saturday 26, November 2016

Verite Microfinance Bank Ltd is duly registered in the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the Corporate Affairs Commission and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a deposit-taking financial institution.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions beow:

RECOVERY OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Speaking to customer making outbound and taking inbound calls about their financial situations.

Collecting outstanding amounts on their accounts and arranging for payments to be made.

Set up and reviewing payment arrangements.

Negotiate full payments and settlements.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

A young lawyer with a minimum of 2 years post-NYSC experience.

INTERNAL CONTROL AND AUDIT OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Account and financial statement preparation.

Contributes to the safeguarding of corporate assets and the interest of members by ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively.

Conduct investigations of suspected internal fraud.

Providing general assistance to the audit and business service team.

Management account preparation.

Developing strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and relevant authorities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Chartered Accountant with minimum of 3 years audit experience.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

Unquestioned personal integrity with strong ethics and values.

Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision.

Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively [Both written and verbal] with all level within the organisation.

Strong analytical capability.

CREDIT & RISK OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of activities across the credit risk team, and will include risk exposure,lending decisions and policy and procedural development.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

MBA/M.SC/ACA/ACIB with minimum of 3 years experience in the banking sector.

Any interested candidate must possess relevant academic and professional qualifications necessary to effectively carry out the job functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to undertake variety of analyst task.

An understanding of trade finance

Ability to build long lasting relationship.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages [word, excel and outlook].

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their applications to: career@veritemfb.com

DUE DATE: 9 December, 2016

Jobs at Verite Microfinance Bank Ltd, Saturday 26, November 2016

Jobs at Knowledgepool Consulting Limited, Monday 24, October 2016

Knowledgepool Consulting Limited wishes to announce vacancy for the following position in a new Microfinance Bank.

MICRO LOAN OFFICER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Remain responsible for overall activities of minimum of 15 and maximum of 20 groups where each group consists of 5-30 members and the total number of members is 300-400

Complete group formation in a new area within a maximum of 4-6 months after joining the bank

Take initiative to collect weekly savings from the organized groups only after inclusion of the groups in the branch, that is after approval of the groups

Oversee three to four groups per day, five days of the week except weekend and collect weekly savings and installments as per determined rates/rules

Play an effective role in making groups effective

Prepare disbursement plan in advance for disbursing credit to the organized groups and submit to the Branch Manager

Disburse loans following the set rules, such as member’s age, savings, scheme etc. Remain responsible in case of any irregularities .Try to make proper utilization of credit

Take the initiative immediately for collection of the installment whenever a member expresses his/her ability to repay the credit installment due to any special reason ;may be, through staying at the borrower’s house until recovery or arbitration, inform the Branch Manager instantly about the default, otherwise the Loan Officer will bear all the responsibilities

Maintain savings and credit account related forms/registers correctly on a daily basis. Avoid alterations/corrections or use of white ink on the account related documents.

Discharge special responsibilities assigned by the Branch Manager for the interest of the organization

Sign regularly the attendance book cum movement register kept in the branch office

Deposits the money collected from the groups savings, credit installment and insurance into their account with the bank and submit tell to the branch manager without any delay. keeping cash in hand and suppress cash is a punishable offence

Refrain from defamation, instigation, scandalous activities against the organization otherwise punishment will be imposed if proved

Fill up the loan application form, daily realizable and realized information sheet

To perform any other duty assigned by management from time to time

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

Minimum of OND holders with 1-2 Experience in Microfinancing

Must have at least 2 years’ experience in related functions.

Problem solving and good negotiation skills is required

Must possess high multitasking skills

BRANCH MANAGERS (RETAIL LOANS)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Staff Management

Verify and Sign the attendance and movement register

Distribute working areas among the Staff and fix the target

Observe the daily activities of the Staff and their behaviors

Identify the qualities of the staff and utilize their skills accordingly .Play a role in taking appropriate measures to identify their weak sides

Group Management &Visits

Collect the lists of the group members from the Loan Officers

Visit the Group members for assessment of Group information

Provide permission for registration

Give passbooks, code number of the groups

Accept loan proposal ,savings and insurance

Reject deficient group members and fill up the deficiency

Monitor by paying a visit to at least two groups per day. Find out whether there are irregularities in savings withdrawal, savings received by the members, schemes implemented with disbursed loans, one member’s loan given to another, accounts of savings found correct through cross-checking with passbooks, borrowers included in the target according to the rules of the organization received jumping loans or other advantages etc. Put initials on the master roll, savings withdrawal register, passbook and CO register after visiting the group members

Crosschecks the passbooks with the Loan Officer register once every three month

Observe the time a worker spends in the group

See whether there is a good relation among the members and analyze whether there is a good relation among the member and analyze whether the worker’s behavior is proper

Observe whether the Loan Officers give importance to the opinions of the members

Observe the time a worker spend in the group

See whether there is a good relation among the members and analyze whether the worker’s behavior is proper

Observe whether the Loan Officer give importance to the opinions of the members

Discharge the duties of any of the Loan Officers in their absence

Administrative Activities

Take action if rules of the organization are violated and bring this to the notice of the authorities

Communicate with the central office and other sections in case of special needs

Accounts

Update the General ledger regularly and preserve

Fill up and persevere the collection sheet register with information of the daily realizable and realized

Write down the daily transaction plan and actual information /data and preserve

Perform the responsibility of Operating account as the 1st Signatory. Give approval of all loans

Give approvals of savings refund and adjustment

Make regular entries in the branch register and preserve

Approve and issue all types of bills

Prepare the master roll for loan disbursement

Issue passbooks and verify the accounts of passbooks following the rules

Supervision works

Verify and sign the Loan Officer registers, cash book and collection sheet register

Verify regularly whether there are signatures on the counterfoil of the checkbook and the serial numbers are ok etc

Credit Management

Keep close observation over activities such as the use of loans, regular re payment of installments, creation of defaults etc and take proper action at the proper time

Savings Management

Supervise regularly the issues of weekly mandatory savings, voluntary savings, observe the kind of circumstances, season and month when the members want to withdraw their savings or the amount of withdrawal increases or decreases and make arrangement for transferring funds in the future on that basis. Keep the environment of increasing savings favorable through workers and if possible through self-involvement

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

Must have at least 4 years’ microfinance experience in related job functions.

Evidence of professional qualifications will be an added advantage

University Degree/HND in a related subject.

TO APPLY

Kindly send your comprehensive resume to knowledgepoolconsultinglimited@gmail.com

NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES THAT MEETS THE ABOVE STATED REQUIREMENTS SHOULD APPLY

DUE DATE: 11 November, 2016

Jobs at Knowledgepool Consulting Limited, Monday 24, October 2016

Job Opportunity at a Microfinance Bank

Culminate Consulting is a professional service firm into the business of Recruitment, Training, Outsourcing and ISO 9001: 2015 QMS, HSE, OSHA Implementation. We have worked extensively across diverse sectors of the economy ranging from Telecommunication, Banking &Finance, Information Technology and Oil & Gas.

Our client a young and dynamic Microfinance Bank with a vision to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria by Leveraging on Technology is currently recruiting in the following role

Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Location: Lagos

Job Description
Ensures adherence to corporate guidelines on salary adjustments and promotions. Coordinate increments and promotions of all staff.
Ensures appropriate communication of policies, processes and management decisions to staff at all levels.
Maintains and develops leading edge HR systems and processes to address the effective management of people in relation to the following:

• Staff recruitment and retention.


• Induction of new hires.


• Discipline, reward and recognition.


• Training, career development and succession planning


• Competency mapping and building


• Compensation and benefit


• Employee performance management and motivation

Requirements

• Must have experience in HR/at least 2 year working experience.


• Preferably experience in the micro-finance banking industry


• B.Sc holder/ not more than 32 years old.

 

 

Method of Application
All CV’s should be sent to [email protected] on/before the closing date, with the relevant position applied for as heading. Interviews is on first come first serve basis

 

Application Deadline
28th October,2016

Job Opportunity at a Microfinance Bank

Job Vacancy at Accion

Accion is a global nonprofit dedicated to building a financially inclusive world with access to economic opportunity for all, by giving people the financial tools they need to improve their lives. We are building the next generation of top-tier microfinance institutions, and over time have helped build 65 such institutions in 32 countries on four continents that today reach millions of clients. Our impact investing initiatives are pushing beyond microfinance to catalyze more than 20 innovative start-ups dedicated to improving the efficiency, reach and scope of financial services to the poor. And our Center for Financial Inclusion is helping to build a stronger industry with high standards. Currently our work spans 24 countries, including the U.S., where we are the nation’s largest nonprofit microfinance network. For further information, visit www.accion.org.

Job Title: Investment Associate
Location: West Africa

Overview:
Accion Venture Lab is an Accion-sponsored initiative to invest in and support seed-stage financial inclusion enterprises, catalyzing innovation in financial inclusion and enhancing the way financial services are delivered to the poor. Venture Lab focuses on companies that are post-R&D but have not yet proved their concept or achieved meaningful revenue traction, filling the support void for seed-stage companies. Venture Lab focuses on investment opportunities in Latin America, Africa and India but remains globally opportunistic, leveraging Accion’s global footprint and 50-year experience investing in and building financial services business in emerging markets. For more information, please refer to our website or download our Information Sheet.

We are currently recruiting an Investment Associate, who will be based in West Africa (Accra or Lagos). S/he will report to the Senior Investment Officer of Africa for Venture Lab and will support all aspects of Venture Lab, including deal sourcing, analysis/diligence, transaction closing/process management, and post-investment support to investee companies. The role will be highly entrepreneurial, spanning emerging market venture investing, consulting/management, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on cutting edge innovation in financial inclusion.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience living and working in West Africa, working with social enterprises, venture capital investing, or financial inclusion and technology businesses. We are looking for someone available to start by November 2016.

Responsibilities:
Venture Investing: Provide support on the identification and assessment of new investment opportunities, including completing prescreening analysis, conducting background research and financial modeling, and collecting/analyzing diligence documents.
Lead prospecting and strategy formulation for our global investments (with the potential to “own” on a region of interest), including market research, sourcing, building referral network, defining engagement model, and liaising with in-country-based Accion staff

Portfolio Support: Provide portfolio management support to investee enterprises, including (as applicable) creation of a business plan, financial modeling, strategy, lead generation/prioritization, introductions/connections, fundraising, and leveraging Accion resources and expertise to benefit the investee.

Operational Support: Assist with the management of deal roster/deal log on Salesforce, coordination of documentation and data rooms (as necessary), process improvements to enhance internal effectiveness and productivity, and liaising with internal and external partners on matters such as financial reporting, budgeting, legal compliance, and HR.
Create, track and analyze internal metrics related to investment performance and social impact.

Knowledge Sharing: Research and development of thought pieces around key themes or sectors, sharing learnings within Accion and via blogs / social media.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience across technology, management consulting, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, and/or marketing.


• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.


• Passion for entrepreneurship and market-based solutions to poverty.


• Strong strategy, research and analysis skills and intrinsic business acumen. Advanced computer/web skills including Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Salesforce, and social media preferred.


• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high performing team environment and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.


• Experience working in or with start-ups or growth-stage enterprises.


• Outstanding relationship management skills and ability to earn the respect of Accion colleagues, investors and enterprises. Existing network within impact investing, VC or financial inclusion a plus.


• Domain expertise in financial products or services (in particular for the underserved), especially innovative or disruptive technology, products or delivery channels preferred.


• Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate data and insights in a structured fashion.


• Fluency or familiarity with West Africa. Experience working and/or living in the region is a plus. Language skills beyond English are a plus.


• Demonstrated versatility, with the ability to work seamlessly between headquarters and the field.


• Willingness to embody our values of excellence, respect and passion for social change.

Excellence: Accion staff should always put forth their best effort in all activities, strive for high quality of collective and individual performance; and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times while in the workplace and while working on behalf of the organization.
Respect: Accion staff should value one another’s roles and responsibilities as much as their own, be encouraging, and value the diverse and unique perspectives of colleagues. They should honor obligations and commitments to each other and to external partners.
Passion for Social Change: Accion staff should be committed to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, value the greater good of the organization over personal gain, and promote a productive workplace by acknowledging the accomplishments of others.

 

Application Deadline
Not Specified

 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click below to apply online

Job Vacancy at Accion

Vacancies at a Dynamic Micro-Finance Bank [2 positions]

Culminate Consulting is a professional service firm into the business of Recruitment, Training, Outsourcing and ISO 9001: 2015 QMS, HSE, OSHA Implementation. We have worked extensively across diverse sectors of the economy ranging from Telecommunication, Banking &Finance, Information Technology and Oil & Gas.

Our client a young and dynamic Micro-finance Bank with a vision to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria by Leveraging on Technology is currently recruiting in the following roles

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the production of monthly management accounts


• Review and approve all reconciliation and schedules such as bank statements, schedule of accrued charges, prepayments etc.


• Statutory reporting and year end duties


• Consolidation and reporting to senior management


• Preparation of monthly budgetary control and performance.


• Preparation of overall annual budget of the bank, including the assumptions and the ratios.


• Treasury management and monitoring


• Raising invoices and ensuring invoices are paid promptly and on time.


• Preparation of 5 years financial plan / forecast.


• Assist in the preparation and review of all monthly and quarterly reports for Board, Shareholders, Regulatory bodies etc.


• Follow up on budget implementations and limits as it relates to each department. Investigates variances between budget and actual.


• Perform financial control functions.


• Develop and manage liquidity management tools


• Preparation of monthly management accounts and other financial accounts


• Assist Senior Managers in financial management and reporting activities.


• Manage account payables and receivables activities.


• Conduct finance audit periodically and recommend improvements.


• Develop financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency.


• Develop and maintain financial statements for future reference.


• Monitor and manage expenses within the established budget.


• Implement a structured and robust accounting department


• Work with External Auditors for the yearly audit of the accounts

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Sc./HND in Accounting/Finance/Economics


• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ICAN)


• Must have 5 Years professional experience with at least 2 years in financial services preferably Microfinance bank.


• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel &Word;


• Good knowledge of IFRS and Management Accounting


• Good knowledge of CBN regulatory reporting


• Attention to detail and analytical skills


• Excellent communication and organization skills


• Strong Stakeholder Management and team player.


• Self Starter and ability to work independently


• Ideally good knowledge of popular core banking products

 

 

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Lagos

Duties

• Introduce and implement effective systems, policies, structures and resources to support the growth of the institution and ensure adherence to the same;


• Serve as the Operations Lead for the banking system implementation, aligning system configuration with operational processes and policies


• Develop and manage a team of well-trained, focused and motivated Banking Services staff


• Manage centralized loan processing and account opening functions to ensure efficiency, quality and control over loan creation and completeness of Know Your Customer (KYC) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) activities


• Define and implement new policies and procedures for Banking Services in support of product development / refinement or upon introduction of new technologies and delivery channels;


• Analyze operational risks, procedures, work flow and controls on an ongoing basis for continual improvement of operational systems


• Safeguard customer data and protect against fraud through management of authorization levels and access rights


• Develop and maintain sufficient business continuity plans to ensure service delivery in the event of minor to major incidences & escalation of service exceptions as needed

Qualification

• Candidate must have a Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics.


• 5 to 7 years’ experience in the Financial sector with at least a minimum of 3 years in a Commercial or Micro finance Bank


• Should ideally be a Certified Microfinance Banker or at least be aiming to complete within next 12 months


• Must have worked in Lagos for a good number of years


• Should be resident in Lagos.

 

 

Method of Application
All CV’s should be sent to [email protected] with the relevant position applied for as heading. Interviews is on first come first serve basis

 

Application Deadline
14th October,2016

Vacancies at a Dynamic Micro-Finance Bank [2 positions]

Job Opportunity at Regent Microfinance Bank Limited

Regent Microfinance Bank Limited is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a Microfinance Bank. Regent Microfinance Bank is focused on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, Traders, Farmers, the underserved and those with a flair for true high returns on investments.

Regent Microfinance Bank is endowed with an active board made up of men and women who have distinguished themselves in banking, insurance, law, the public service and entrepreneurship, and they bring strong competencies to the management of the bank.

We are strategically positioned to provide excellent services to our customers and exceed all service expectations

 

Job Title: Head, E-Banking
Location: Abuja

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develops and executes an e-channel strategy in line with organizational objectives


• Creates and implements e-business channel strategies to meet customer satisfaction, increase operational efficiency and  customer base


• Responsible for creating new e-banking products and services to meet the current and future needs of the bank’s existing and prospective customers.


• Develops strategies that encourages self-service banking products


• Manages all self-service channels including websites, databases and applications


• Grow and drive growth initiatives including payments and collections


• Review existing retail and customer needs to provide e-banking solutions as appropriate


• Deliver electronic banking products to customers in the most efficient and cost effective way using appropriate technology.


• Works with the marketing department to drive the usage of electronic banking delivery channels


• Takes ownership and ensures timely response and resolutions of customer issue

EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCY

• At least 5 years exposure in e-business development preferably in a back-end role of a bank


• Must have an in-depth back-end understanding of e-products dynamics and operations


• Must have basic technical knowledge of electronic products such as ATM, POS, Cards, Mobile banking, internet banking etc.


• Must be able to perform various skills such as developing coding, installing, testing and debugging


• Must demonstrate practical knowledge and skills needed to translate strategic organizational objectives into appropriate technical applications


• The candidate must be technically and commercially savvy and show uncanny ability to exploit profitable market oriented innovations


• Must be an effective team leader, critical in thinking and strong in communication skills

 

Method of Application
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]

Application Deadline
18th October,2016

Job Opportunity at Regent Microfinance Bank Limited

Fresh Job Opening at Cuso International

Cuso International, a Canadian development NGO, is the executing agency of the five-year (February 2014-March 31st 2019) Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Access and Development (YouLead) project in Cross River State, Nigeria. Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA, Canada) and Institute of Public Administration in Canada (IPAC) are Canadian implementing partners along with Nigerian partners and stakeholders. The project is in its 3rd year of implementation working 18 Local Government Areas.

YouLead is a capacity building project promoting female and male youth employment and sustainable economic growth in CRS by developing and supporting appropriately trained and skilled entrepreneurs and workers, and promoting the appropriate policies, regulations and enabling environment for this to occur in a gender-responsive, sustainable and market driven manner. YouLead provides technical assistance, using Canadian and in-country professionals, and working with local partners (government policy makers, business and financial services providers, youth resource centers and training organizations) to support natural resource value chains, help provide access to markets, and identify alternative and additional business opportunities for young women and men producers; build the capacity of micro and small enterprises to scale-up and ensure fair process and better working conditions for young women and men; and ensure that the appropriate policies and enabling environment is established. YouLead will also improve access to youth friendly financial services and products for young entrepreneurs. To that end, efforts will be made to ensure viable linkages between youth resource centers, technical training institutions, financial services providers, and the private sector.

The YouLead Project is being funded by Global Affairs Canada and therefore has to be implemented in line with GAC’s Gender Policy. The Project therefore uses GAC’s definitions for gender equity and gender equality. Gender equity means being fair to women and men. To ensure fairness, measures are often needed to compensate for historical and social disadvantages that prevent women and men from otherwise operating as equals. Equity leads to equality. Gender equality means that women and men enjoy the same status and have equal opportunity to realize their full human rights and potential to contribute to national, political, economic, social and cultural development, and to benefit from the results. Originally, it was believed that equality could be achieved simply by giving women and men the same opportunities. Same treatment, however, was found not necessarily to yield equal results. Today, the concept of equality acknowledges that women and men may sometimes require different treatment to achieve similar results, due to life conditions or to compensate for past discrimination. The Gender Equality Coordinator therefore needs to be creative and innovative in facilitating the design and implementation of programs and activities which lead to gender transformation, and address women’s strategic needs as well as women’s practical needs. This may require gender equality-specific activities and interventions and affirmative action to address historical inequalities and past discrimination.

Job Title: YouLead Gender Equality Coordinator
Location: Cross River
Job ID: #1705581

Reports to: Project Team Leader, YouLead
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract – 2 years

JOB SUMMARY
The Gender Equality Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the YouLead Gender Equality Strategy (GES) and Action Plan (GEAP) in alignment with Cuso International Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy (GESI) and programming guidelines, and with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Gender Equality Policy. The GE Coordinator will coordinate reporting on the achievement of gender equality results as outlined in the YouLead Performance Measurement Framework (PMF). The GE Coordinator will lead the on-going review and updating of the GES and GEAP to ensure that they are in line on evolving best practices.

S/he will provide technical and methodical support to the YouLead Team with specific relevance to:

Achieving gender equality in youth entrepreneurship training and youth leadership, and ensuring that special arrangements are made to allow wives, mothers and disabled to access training gender mainstreaming value chain assessment and development, and ensure that women are not displaced from their traditional value chains while having greater access to non-traditional value chains and jobs.

Gender analysis and program development for equitable financial inclusion, including equitable assess to commercial banks, microfinance institutions, and village savings and loan associations.

Engendering natural resources management – policy, strategy, implementation and monitoring

Promoting and advocating for an equitable green jobs/green economy – closing the gender gap in workforce for green economy and renewable energy.

Promoting and advocating for equitable participation of women in professional and technical training for the green economy.

Using a gender perspective in the preparation of reports and media for the Project.

Provide gender capacity building for staff, project partners representing government, civil society and private sector, and develop shared strategy for implementation of local Gender Equality policies and other Laws aimed at achieving gender equality in Cross River State.

SUPERVISION AND COLLABORATION
The YouLead Gender Equality Coordinator is under the direct supervision of the YouLead Team Leader. The GE Coordinator will work closely with Project Managers (PMs): Entrepreneurship and Value Chain Development; Natural Resource Management Policy; Financial Inclusion, and Knowledge & Communication, and other staff who make up the YouLead Team. S/he will have access to technical support from the YouLead Standing Offer GE Consultant, Cuso International Gender Equality Global Lead, and the YouLead Project Advisor based in Canada. The Gender Equality Coordinator will also carry out any other role/task as requested by the Project Team Leader and Country Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGY AND PLANNING:

• Provide leadership and coordination of the YouLead Team in the implementation of the GES and GEAP


• Provide leadership and technical support in the review and development of YouLead strategies


• Provide leadership and technical support in the development and implementation of the annual work plan, and working with Project Managers (PMs) provide support in the development of quarterly/monthly work plans


• Facilitate the institutionalization of gender equality across the project


• Collaborate with PMs and Finance Manager on the annual budget for gender equality interventions.

TECHNICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL SUPPORT

• Coordinate capacity building initiatives of YouLead staff to design and deliver component specific gender responsive intervention


• Working with PMs, coordinate GE assessments and capacity building of YouLead partners and stakeholders


• Manage the relationship with, and coordinate the work plans of, the YouLead Gender Champion


• Develop, adapt and facilitate the use of effective GE tools and processes to guide programme staff deliver GE results.

GENDER RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY

• Keep abreast of research and policy development on gender equality


• Gather relevant information on gender and YouLead project specific interventions


• Map out and develop alliances with organizations working on gender issues in Cross River State, Nigeria and internationally6


• Contribute to Cuso International discussions on gender equality coordinated by Cuso International, Ottawa


• Raise YouLead profile among Cross River State and Nigerian organizations focussing on gender equality


• Collaborate with PMs on ensuring gender equality is effectively mainstreamed in component research


• Facilitate gender equality research as required


• Work closely with other members of the YouLead team and Gender Standing Offer Consultant to organize relevant gender equality events including workshops, press conferences, talk show interviews, documentaries, etc.

DOCUMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES

• Contribute to the organization of learning events on project practices ad approaches in relation to gender equality interventions


• Promote replication of documented best practices on gender equality among partners, stakeholders and across Nigeria


• Work closely with Project Managers to develop policy briefs and relevant advocacy materials ensuring gender is mainstreamed in communication materials

MONITORING AND REPORTING

• In collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team, review and refine gender sensitive monitoring tools and processes


• Coordinate reporting processes on gender interventions and prepare mid-term and annual report reports as required


• Document lessons learned from review processes in order to continuously improve the quality of gender equality interventions


• Work with Communication Manage to development media to highlight YouLead’s successes in gender equality.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION
A University Degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies or similar field. A post university qualification would be an added advantage.
Technical trainings in gender equality and/or the empowerment of women and girls.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in gender equality programming/mainstreaming, preferably with an international organization, aid agency or other development organization


• Technical knowledge and experience in the implementation of transformative gender approaches, complex gender analysis and advocacy related to gender issues


• Strong experience in strategic planning and work planning


• Knowledge of Nigeria context, opportunities, challenges, etc. on gender integration and gender mainstreaming.


• Strong experience in gender analysis and development and implementation of gender responsive tools, preferably in areas related to YouLead’s components


• Track record on development of gender sensitive indicators and monitoring;


• Experience in working with a variety of partners and stakeholders from public and private sectors, civil society and community groups


• Experience in networking and alliance building


• Experience in program or project design


• Experience from both INGO sectors is an advantage


• Knowledge of main donor requirements in term of gender integration including GAC.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• High level of understanding of gender issues and gender analysis


• Highly knowledgeable of youth and gender issues


• Excellent communication (written and oral) and public relations skills


• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and skills-transfer to local organizations and on-the-Job training for staff


• Strong organizational, research, negotiation, analysis and training skills


• Demonstrated analytical skills on gender issues


• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills


• Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic vision


• Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;


• Knowledge designing and delivering capacity building for technical teams

COMPETENCIES
Leadership
Decision-making

Adaptation:

• ability to work well under pressure and with various stakeholders, and meet deadlines


• Highly motivated and passionate about gender equality


• Responsible, self-directed, resourceful and flexible


• Collaborative approach; team player


• Problem solving skills

 

Innovative – always looking for new ways of addressing gender inequality and empowering women and girls.

Entrepreneurial – always looking for opportunities to contribute to gender equality and women’s economic empowerment

 

Method of Application

Your application must be forwarded to [email protected], with the competition number: Gender Equality Coordinator 2016-36 clearly marked as the subject title. Applications must be received by Wednesday, October 5, 2016, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. No late applications will be considered. CV must not be more than 4 pages in length maximum and covering letter must be 1 page long maximum.

To be considered, your résumé and cover letter should demonstrate that all of the essential qualifications are met. Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Application Deadline
5th October,2016

Fresh Job Opening at Cuso International

Job Opportunity in the Micro-Finance Industry Via Culminate Consulting, Wednesday 21, September 2016

Culminate Consulting is a professional service firm into the business of Recruitment, Training, Outsourcing and ISO 9001: 2015 QMS, HSE, OSHA Implementation. We have worked extensively across diverse sectors of the economy ranging from Telecommunication, Banking &Finance, Information Technology and Oil & Gas.

Our client in the Micro-Finance industry is looking to fill the below vacancy

RISK MANAGER

Company: Microfinance Bank

Location: Lagos Mainland

JOB DESCRIPTION: – The successful candidate will be responsible for effective management of the risk portfolio of the bank and will establish an enterprise risk management framework covering all spheres of risk management across the bank. – He/she will ensure that appropriate controls are implemented in the credit process to prevent and protect against error/modification in financial records and entries, approval documentation and management information data. – Develops and implements systems, policies and procedures for the identification, collection and analysis of risk related information.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A good Social or Management Science degree

An MBA or membership of an Accounting/Finance professional body will be an added advantage

Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in similar position in a financial institution

A good knowledge of the Microfinance industry would be an added advantage

Should possess good data analysis skills

Should possess good communication and presentation skills.


TO APPLY

All CV’s should be sent to admin@culminateconsulting.com on/before Friday 23rd  September 2016, with the relevant position applied for as heading

DUE DATE: 23 September, 2016

Job Opportunity in the Micro-Finance Industry Via Culminate Consulting, Wednesday 21, September 2016

Management Trainee (Finance) at Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc

Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc. is a leading Nigerian financial institution licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2007 and listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as the first private sector led Microfinance Bank in 2012.

FORTIS in partnership with the German AFOS Foundation, and the German Catholic Entrepreneurs Association (BKU) is implementing a project co-financed by the German Government to strengthen FORTIS’s capacity to promote qualitative growth and efficiently manage the quality of its services. Focus is on ensuring efficient management of resources, personnel development as well as improving FORTIS’s capacity to provide further training to other microfinance institutions.

Job Title: Management Trainee (Finance)

Job Description

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of regional and branch accountants


• Support the Chief Finance Officer in developing a robust financial strategy for the bank


• Supervise the preparation of the bank’s annual budget


• On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months


• Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.


• Project Management and responsibility – 2 months


• Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.


• Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree


• Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application


• Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible


• Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Location
Nigeria

Closing Date: Not Specified.

APPLY HERE

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Management Trainee (Finance) at Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc

Latest Job Vacancies at Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc, Monday 19, September 2016

Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc. is a leading Nigerian financial institution licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2007 and listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as the first private sector led Microfinance Bank in 2012.

FORTIS in partnership with the German AFOS Foundation, and the German Catholic Entrepreneurs Association (BKU) is implementing a project co-financed by the German Government to strengthen FORTIS’s capacity to promote qualitative growth and efficiently manage the quality of its services. Focus is on ensuring efficient management of resources, personnel development as well as improving FORTIS’s capacity to provide further training to other microfinance institutions.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (FINANCE)

REF: FORTISF01

LOCATION: Nigeria

DESCRIPTION

Training Overview – Duration:

On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months

Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.

Project Management and responsibility – 2 months

Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.

Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and coordinate the activities of regional and branch accountants

Support the Chief Finance Officer in developing a robust financial strategy for the bank

Supervise the preparation of the bank’s annual budget

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree

Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application

Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible

Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT/ MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT)

REF: FORTISHR02

LOCATION: Nigeria

DESCRIPTIONS

Training Overview – Duration:

On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months

Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.

Project Management and responsibility – 2 months

Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.

Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities of FORTIS to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.

To identify all training needs of the bank and compile a list of all training programs for management decision

To develop and manage a sustainable management development scheme for FORTIS

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree

Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application

Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible

Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (OPERATIONS/COORDINATION)

REF: REF: FORTISO03

LOCATION: Nigeria

DESCRIPTIONS

Training Overview – Duration:

On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months

Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.

Project Management and responsibility – 2 months

Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.

Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage the implementation of marketing strategies, plans and projects for new and existing products to meet customer needs

Ensure the creation of new businesses and customers for the company’s products and services

Oversee the maintenance of viable relationship with existing customers to satisfy their needs and keeps them delighted, retained and committed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree

Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application

Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible

Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (STRATEGY AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT)

REF: FORTISSP04

LOCATION: Nigeria

DESCRIPTIONS

Training Overview – Duration:

On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months

Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.

Project Management and responsibility – 2 months

Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.

Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and coordinate the activities of regional and branch accountants

Support the Chief Finance Officer in developing a robust financial strategy for the bank

Supervise the preparation of the bank’s annual budget

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree

Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application

Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible

Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (RISK MANAGEMENT)

REF: FORTISR05

LOCATION: Nigeria

DESCRIPTIONS

Training Overview – Duration:

On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months

Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.

Project Management and responsibility – 2 months

Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.

Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Book authorized credits on the system.

Identify and track all conditions attached to each facility

Visitation of customers’ project or security pledges to determine whether the security or project is still viable.

Supervision/Advise the Relationship manager to ensure that documentations are properly filled (Business supports).

Ensure that customers do not deviate from approved terms and conditions.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree

Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application

Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible

Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (COMMUNICATION OFFICER)

REF: FORTISC06

LOCATION: Nigeria

DESCRIPTIONS

Training Overview – Duration:

On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months

Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.

Project Management and responsibility – 2 months

Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.

Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Work collaboratively with a diverse staff team to create and manage cross-organizational, integrated marketing strategies.

Coordinate communications projects with clients and contractors for the development and production of educational event, promotional materials, web site production and other collateral.

Provide writing and editing support for all outbound communication including all promotional materials, website content, a quarterly newsletter and the Bank’s annual report.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree

Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application

Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible

Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (AUDITOR)

Ref: FORTISA07

Location: Nigeria

DESCRIPTIONS

Training Overview – Duration:

On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months

Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.

Project Management and responsibility – 2 months

Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.

Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure compliance to the bank’s accounting system and internal control policies, in order to protect the bank’s asset

Assist the head, Internal Audit and Control in the design, revision or update appropriate internal control, audit & compliance strategy and framework for the bank

Handle specific audit assignments at the Head Office or Region, as directed by Head Internal Audit and Control

Facilitate the audit itinerary of the Regional Auditor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree

Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application

Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible

Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Note:

Apart from the intensive academic training on general management, inputs on FORTIS ’s culture, strategy, structure and systems as well as on-the-job project management capacity building, the focus on professional training is to serve the purpose of future management responsibilities in the respective areas above.

Candidate should scrol to located their desired position before applying.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Latest Job Vacancies at Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc, Monday 19, September 2016

Latest Job Opportunities at Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Monday 19, September 2016

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.

CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, health and emergency programming.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:


TECHNICAL SPE…T – HOUSEHOLD ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING


Position Band: D-1

Reports To: Technical Director – Household Economic Strengthening


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the HES Technical Director, carry out the 4 Children HES/Food Security activities at the zonal level, working closely with IPs to ensure adherence to accepted technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines and regulations.

Support the implementation and analysis. of an HES technical capacity assessment and improvement plan development; coordinate with the Sustainability/Capacity Strengthening Technical Spe…t to ensure plans are integrated and harmonized with other capacity strengthening initiatives.

Provide capacity building and mentorship to OVC IPs with a focus on implementation and management of community-based savings groups, OVC-optimized financial education, market assessment and opportunity identification, value addition along identified value-chains based, entrepreneurship, and micro-enterprise management based on assessed IP capacity:

Lead and/or co-facilitate trainings of trainers/trainings in prioritized areas of HES and food security in collaboration with the HES Technical Director, Agriculture Technical Spe…t, CRS Master Trainers, and IP counterparts.

Conduct joint supportive supervision with IP counterparts to CSOs to ensure adherence to guidelines and maintain program quality standards.

Collaborate with Case Management/Linkages Technical Spe…t to ensure to ensure household care plans incorporate economic and food security considerations, motivate and promote household graduation.

Support IPs to develop linkages with relevant government, civil society/project and private sector actors in within their operational areas.

Collaborate with Advocacy Technical Spe…t on issues pertaining to HES and food security e.g., domestication of social protection policies and programs.

For household not yet ready to graduate, support IPs and CSOs to transition households to other programs, especially emerging government social protection initiatives.

Identify promising practices in HES and food security to document and share across OVC IPs. Collaborate with other sector leads, consortium partners and government ministries to ensure effective HES and food security programming and harmonization.

Ensure a culture of accountability and learning ‘through regular monitoring to project Sites, providing oversight of studies and assessments and proper documentation of tools and to contribute to learning and building the evidence around effective household economic strengthening and food security programming.

Document project results and impacts in various forms, including media Stories, promising practices, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, etc.

Support the Senior Zonal State Coordinator and HES Technical Director by provide timely inputs to 4Children Nigeria annual planning, monitoring, reporting and budgeting processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business Administration, International Relations or a closely related field.

Three to five years’ professional field experience in urban and rural economic strengthening/livelihoods.

Experience in savings led microfinance and financial education programming.

Experience in market assessment and opportunity identification, using a value-chain approach for resourced constrained populations.

Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans with diverse teams.

Experience working in partnership with both international and local NGO partners.

Capacity to work closely with, understand, and support partners both government and faith-based organizations.

Excellent written and oral communications skills in English.

Strong interpersonal, cross -cultural and training/facilitation/mentoring skills

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Familiarity with using household vulnerability assessment tools and SAVEX a plus.

TECHNICAL ADVISOR – AGRICULTURE LIVELIHOODS

Position Band: E-1

Reports To: Technical Director – Household Economic Strengthening

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership and Assistance:

Provide technical leadership and guidance in the assessment, planning and implementation of capacity strengthening activities for PEPFAR OVC IPs related to agriculture, food security, and agricultural livelihoods; in collaboration with PEPFAR OVC IPs, HES Technical Director and Organizational Capacity Strengthening Technical Advisor ensure alignment with PEPFAR guidance and appropriateness for targeted households.

Ensure that agriculture/agricultural livelihoods related activities are appropriately planned and costed in all State and IF sustainability plans.

Lead the design and development of capacity strengthening of strategies, approaches and tools to support PEPFAR OVC IPs and their partner CSO/CBOs in the area of agricultural livelihoods.

Support PEPFAR OVC IPs to identify and/or design growth opportunities and capitalize on market opportunities in the areas of livelihood security.

Provide mentorship and technical assistance to relevant PEPFAR OVC IP and CSO/CBO staff in the areas of agricultural livelihoods and value chain development including market opportunity identification, value-addition, strengthening of producer groups for collective marketing (agriculture/livestock/fisheries), and supporting linkages to the private sector including input suppliers, traders, wholesalers and retailers to PEPFAROVC IF and CSO/CBO staff.

Provide technical assistance to PEPFAR OVC IFs to enhance household food security by increasing yields and reducing post-harvest losses. This may include the promotion of improved agricultural techniques, access to improved varieties, crop diversification and introduction of appropriate technology to reduce post-harvest losses.

Support PEPFAR OVC IFs in the training of producer groups and organization of seed and tool fairs; as well as the recruitment and training of community animal health workers, as needed.

Develop Scopes of Work for short-term technical assistance/consultants in the area of agriculture, food security and agricultural livelihoods; support PEPFAR OVC IPs in the same.

Partnership:

Development and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including ministries at the

National, State and LGA levels, research institutions/universities, veterinary services, input suppliers, business development service providers, local entrepreneurs, traders, wholesalers and retailers key government; support PEPFAR OVC IFs to forge relationships with these stakeholders as needed to improve agriculture, food security and agricultural livelihoods programming provided by CSO/CBOs for targeted households.

Participate in cluster technical working groups and meetings to ensure technical assistance provided to PEPFAR OVC IPs is up-to-date and aligns with industry standards. Represent4Children Nigeria to donors and relevant government ministries.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

Provide guidance and technical assistance to IPs on the use and adoption of the latest tools and methodologies in all aspects of project management related to agriculture and livelihoods, including monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems.

Document project results and impacts in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, etc.

Provide inputs to 4 Children Nigeria annual planning, monitoring, reporting and budgeting processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Crop/Animal Science or relevant field or equivalent experience.

Minimum 5÷ years of experience in management of agriculture production and/or value-chain activities in developing countries, particularly in Nigeria.

Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing agriculture projects in rural and pen-urban settings.

Demonstrated experience in training design, delivery and mentoring in subject matter relevant to this position.

Experience the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sustainable agriculture, food security, agricultural value-chain development (linking producers to markets) programming.

Previous experience carrying out and using the results of technical capacity assessments in the areas of agricultural production, value-chain development, food security and related fields.

Knowledge and experience in pastoralist systems, livestock and fisheries management, a plus.

Strong team player with the ability to take initiative and work well independently.

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills in English.

Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

MEAL MANAGER

Location: Damaturu, Yobe State

Position Band: D-2

Reports to: Emergency Coordinator – Yobe Emergency Project


PURPOSE

The MEAL Manager will be responsible for all MEAL related activities including, monitoring progress on project indicators, conducting market and price assessments, beneficiary database management, recalibration of beneficiary targeting at project mid-point, development and implementation of accountability mechanisms as well as compilation of monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly reports.

The MEAL will also work closely with the CRS Country Program MEAL Coordinator for technical support.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The MEAL Manager’s specific responsibilities will include the following:

With technical assistance from the country program MEAL Coordinator and the MEAL RTA, conduct a SMILE workshop at the project start

Track the project performances against project indicators

Create and manage databases to ensure the traceability of the project beneficiaries and the vouchers

Conduct a house hold level base line study at the project start

Regularly lead in conducting post distribution surveys

Regularly lead in conducting post distribution market surveys

Ensure the project final evaluation is carried out in a timely manner

Promote the use of Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) solutions during the registration of beneficiaries, the registration of traders/vendors, the monitoring of the project activities, the post distribution household and vendor surveys, and final evaluation

Establish and manage a system to track beneficiary and non-beneficiary’s feedback and manage complaints

Ensure a timely submission of monthly post distribution monitoring, market monitoring, feedback and complaint management, and evaluation reports in collaboration with CBO field staff and CGPPPO.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Master’s degree or Engineering Degree in Information and Technology Management, Statistics or any other relevant equivalent degree

At least 3 years’ full-time experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, preferably with an international NGO

Professional proficiency in both English and Hausa

Thorough technical knowledge and experience in MEAL

Demonstrated experience in database management and usage of ACCESS, SPSS, EPI-INFO, STATA and/or EXCEL or other quantitative statistical management programs for data analysis

Experience designing tools for, collecting and analyzing qualitative data

High degree of competency and comfort with ICT4E or ICT4D devices, form creation and data management software, and data visualization. Specific skills using I-Forms Builder and Zoho a plus.

Strong group process design and facilitation skills, including developing and leading workshops

Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming.

Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills Team-oriented and strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize a variety of initiatives

Willingness to travel within Nigeria 50% of the time

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form using the link below and send with a detailed 3-page Resume in a single file MS Word document to: NG-HR@global.crs.org

Click Here To Download The Application Form

DUE DATE: 28 September, 2016

Latest Job Opportunities at Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Monday 19, September 2016

Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc Management Trainee Job Recruitment [7 Positions]

Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc. is a leading Nigerian financial institution licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2007 and listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as the first private sector led Microfinance Bank in 2012.

FORTIS in partnership with the German AFOS Foundation, and the German Catholic Entrepreneurs Association (BKU) is implementing a project co-financed by the German Government to strengthen FORTIS’s capacity to promote qualitative growth and efficiently manage the quality of its services. Focus is on ensuring efficient management of resources, personnel development as well as improving FORTIS’s capacity to provide further training to other microfinance institutions.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

Job Title: Management Trainee (Finance)
Location: Nigeria

Description
Training Overview – Duration:

• On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months


• Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.


• Project Management and responsibility – 2 months


• Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.


• Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of regional and branch accountants


• Support the Chief Finance Officer in developing a robust financial strategy for the bank


• Supervise the preparation of the bank’s annual budget

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree


• Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application


• Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible


• Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Job Title: Management Trainee (Human Resources Management/ Management Development)
Location: Nigeria

Descriptions
Training Overview – Duration:

• On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months


• Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.


• Project Management and responsibility – 2 months


• Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.


• Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities of FORTIS to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.


• To identify all training needs of the bank and compile a list of all training programs for management decision


• To develop and manage a sustainable management development scheme for FORTIS

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree


• Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application


• Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible


• Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Job Title: Management Trainee (Operations/Coordination)
Location: Nigeria

Descriptions
Training Overview – Duration:

• On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months


• Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.


• Project Management and responsibility – 2 months


• Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.


• Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the implementation of marketing strategies, plans and projects for new and existing products to meet customer needs


• Ensure the creation of new businesses and customers for the company’s products and services


• Oversee the maintenance of viable relationship with existing customers to satisfy their needs and keeps them delighted, retained and committed

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree


• Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application


• Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible


• Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Job Title: Management Trainee (Strategy and Product Development)
Location: Nigeria

Descriptions
Training Overview – Duration:

• On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months


• Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.


• Project Management and responsibility – 2 months


• Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.


• Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of regional and branch accountants


• Support the Chief Finance Officer in developing a robust financial strategy for the bank


• Supervise the preparation of the bank’s annual budget

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree


• Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application


• Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible


• Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Job Title: Management Trainee (Risk Management)
Location: Nigeria

Descriptions
Training Overview – Duration:

• On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months


• Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.


• Project Management and responsibility – 2 months


• Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.


• Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

Job Responsibilities

• Book authorized credits on the system.


• Identify and track all conditions attached to each facility


• Visitation of customers’ project or security pledges to determine whether the security or project is still viable.


• Supervision/Advise the Relationship manager to ensure that documentations are properly filled (Business supports).


• Ensure that customers do not deviate from approved terms and conditions.

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree


• Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application


• Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible


• Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Job Title: Management Trainee (Communication Officer)
Location: Nigeria

Descriptions
Training Overview – Duration:

• On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months


• Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.


• Project Management and responsibility – 2 months


• Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.


• Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a diverse staff team to create and manage cross-organizational, integrated marketing strategies.


• Coordinate communications projects with clients and contractors for the development and production of educational event, promotional materials, web site production and other collateral.


• Provide writing and editing support for all outbound communication including all promotional materials, website content, a quarterly newsletter and the Bank’s annual report.

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree


• Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application


• Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible


• Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Job Title: Management Trainee (Auditor)
Location: Nigeria

Descriptions
Training Overview – Duration:

• On-the-job training (operations – Field, Branch, Region and Head Office) – 3 months


• Functional information and involvement in projects – 2 months.


• Project Management and responsibility – 2 months


• Special training in the functional areas where the future job is planned – 3 months.


• Formal training units in the form of seminars and workshops on relevant management skills – 2 months and upon resumption.

Job Responsibilities

• To ensure compliance to the bank’s accounting system and internal control policies, in order to protect the bank’s asset


• Assist the head, Internal Audit and Control in the design, revision or update appropriate internal control, audit & compliance strategy and framework for the bank


• Handle specific audit assignments at the Head Office or Region, as directed by Head Internal Audit and Control


• Facilitate the audit itinerary of the Regional Auditor

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess a B.Sc degree


• Candidates are required to be between the ages 25 to 30 years old as at the date of application


• Maximum of 3 years work experience, fresh graduate are also eligible


• Ability to use IT tools such MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should APPLY HERE  

 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Note:

• Apart from the intensive academic training on general management, inputs on FORTIS ’s culture, strategy, structure and systems as well as on-the-job project management capacity building, the focus on professional training is to serve the purpose of future management responsibilities in the respective areas above.


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Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc Management Trainee Job Recruitment [7 Positions]

Job Opportunity at La Fayette Microfiance Bank Limited, Saturday 10, September 2016

La Fayette Microfiance Bank Limited – History and vision: Created in June 2012 and formally incorporated as La Fayette Microfinance Bank Ltd, Advans Nigeria is the seventh greenfield of the Advans Network. Advans Nigeria’s objective is to target MSMEs in urban areas of Nigeria, where market studies have shown that only one in ten entrepreneurs has access to credit.

Network: Advans Nigeria opened its first branch in Ibadan, the country’s third largest city, at the end of January 2013. A second branch opened in May 2013 and two further branches in early 2014. In the coming years, Advans Nigeria plans to continue its expansion to cover other regions of Oyo State, home to about 5.5 million inhabitants.

DEPUTY RISK & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Location:     Ibadan, Oyo

Application DUE DATE:     19/09/2016

Job Reference:     LAF/DRCM/2016

Job Details

The deputy risk and compliance manager plays a contributive role in the formulation and implementation of policies, processes and procedures that play key role in the prevention, detection and correction of risks related to lending and deposit taking activities within the Bank.

He also supports the Unit Head – Compliance & Risk (RCM) and specifically the Training Unit in the training of commercial staff whether at inception training level for new staff or upon refreshment sessions and/or introduction of new services or products.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASK

COMPLIANCE

In collaboration with RCM, Management and Internal Audit, identify key risk operational areas and related procedures where there is a strong need to perform ex-post independent controls; this will first focus on lending activities and will then expand to deposit and cash management related activities;

Develop a framework for the conduct of ex post independent controls within the branches and Head Office Operations Department (i.e. mostly Back Office Unit);

Supervises a team of risk and compliance officers, in order to conducts compliance checks (ex post independent controls) in the branches and in head office operations department on all risk areas previously identified; this shall mostly focus first on:

Desk review in the branches

Verification of the proper functioning of the application desk and loan officer on duty

Inspection of loan and contract files: must be complete and properly filed

Checking that the credit decisions are made in accordance with Policies & Procedures

Verification of the compliance with the disbursement procedures: at the loan operator level and at the branch manager level: loans can only be disbursed if all requirements are met and all relevant documents with appropriate signatures are present

Crosschecking that the information in the loan files match the information in the MIS

Verify that RCOs are adequately executing their tasks

Verify compliance with the recovery procedures on all levels

Field reviews: Verify the situation in the field towards the situation presented by the client officers in their loan-proposals:

Existence, location and ownership of the business

Assets & Liabilities of the business

Sales of the business

Gross Margin and expenses of the business

Existence, location, composition and expenses of the household

Existence and value of the collateral

Existence and surplus of the guarantor

Identify links between clients, guarantors, loan officers and supervisors

Follows the proper implementation of the internal control system implemented in the branches through the consolidation and analysis of « operational » internal control reporting.

Assists the branches and operations department in head office in dealing with internal audit recommendations (takes part in the internal audit mission closing meeting; helps branch managers and other responsible at the operations head office level develop appropriate responses to audit recommendations.

CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT

Supports in Designing and developing according to needs the framework for the work of the credit risk unit, and supervises in an on-going manner its implementation (i.e. providing independent opinion on the level of risks incurred to the loan committee members)

Performs (by self or by assignments to Credit Risk analyst(s)) analysis and monitoring of credit risk and exposure (analysis of the quality of the loan portfolio, ad hoc business sector analysis to monitor compliance with limits set by RCM on exposures and concentration); handles prospective studies on market trends in order to anticipate on possible sectors’ trends and their possible impacts on the organization.

Regular market studies involving clientele interviews and competition review should also be considered in relation with the Marketing Unit. Proposes corrective actions or new initiative that may support the achievement of the objectives in terms of volume and quality of loan portfolio (as well as the deposit collection).

FORMULATION AND DISSEMINATION OF PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

Formulation of up to date processes and procedures that ensure that the lending/savings activities of the company are undertaken in line with regulations of the country and company;

Writing and updating of processes, procedures and other operational guidelines related to lending, deposits collection and cash management activities of the company, for existing and new services,  taking into account internal and/or external audit recommendations;

Updating of the standard documentation (policies, procedures, work instructions…) on the file servers in all the branches and head office;

Interacts with the Training Unit in order to have any such updates in the processes and procedures well disseminated within the Operations Department and other departments as per needs (e.g. OIS).

REPORTING

To ensure that Credit Risk Analyst(s) provide him/her as well as Operations management with regular synthetic analysis on risk assessment of Client Officers;

To develop and regularly update a range of reports that actually describe the progress made by the branches and Operations as a whole in terms of compliance and risk control;

To develop and regularly update a range of reports on the activities of the unit;


PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION:  Minimum of first degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts and relevant professional qualification in e.g. ACCA, CIM, CIB. Familiarity with operational, financial and quality assurance procedures is required. A Masters degree in Management will be an advantage.

WORK EXPERIENCE:Minimum Six years (6) relevant experience in microfinance of which three should be in a managerial capacity.  Good understanding of the compliance function in a micro finance establishment is also required.

SKILLS:  Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good analytical and mentoring skills.

PERSONAL TRAITS:  Meticulous, open-minded, autonomous and self learner

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DUE DATE: 19 September, 2016

Job Opportunity at La Fayette Microfiance Bank Limited, Saturday 10, September 2016