Dear All,
FINCA Guatemala is searching for a new Chief Operating Officer. An advertisement for the position is reproduced below (the full version can be viewed at http://j.mp/FINCA_GT_COO).
If you are interested in the position, please contact me. If you know of someone who might be interested, do please forward the details on to them.
Many thanks.
Ian.
Ian Boyd-Livingston | +44 7765 258458 | ibl@microfinancework.com
Chief Operating Officer - FINCA Guatemala
For more than 25 years FINCA has provided financial services to the world's lowest-income entrepreneurs so that they can create jobs, build assets and improve their standard of living. We are an anti-poverty organization and a pioneer of the "Village Banking" method of microcredit delivery; our work is aimed at creating employment, raising family incomes and reducing poverty worldwide. Our programs reach the poor in more diverse countries than any other microcredit provider. We operate Village Banking programs in 21 countries of Africa, Eurasia, the Greater Middle East and Latin America, serving nearly 900,000 people; 70% of them women.
FINCA Guatemala was founded in 1998 and serves more than 40,000 clients in Guatemala City, Santa Lucia and Mazatenango. We are now expanding to Boca del Monte, Barbarena, Sanarate and Chimaltenango and, as part of these developments, we can now offer an experienced professional the opportunity to join us as Chief Operating Officer, to be based in Guatemala City.
The COO is responsible for the direction and daily management of the complete cycle of crediting activities and related operations including staffing, products, and procedures. The key aims of the responsibilities and activities of the COO are to maximize FINCA Guatemala's outreach and positive impact in a sustainable and profitable way. As a member of the Management Team, the COO shares responsibility for the overall performance and activities of FINCA Guatemala and participates in making decisions on material issues.
To take on this mission-critical role and guide the success of FINCA Guatemala and the prosperity of our clients, you will need:
- A minimum of 4 years of experience as a director of operations or as manager of a significant branch in banking or microfinance; previous experience of the management of a microfinance loan portfolio will be an advantage
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject and, preferably, a postgraduate degree or equivalent work experience
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic/operational plans
- Proven ability to deliver a high level of customer service and strong willingness to work in the field
- Experience in managing and motivating a large staff
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Availability for domestic travel (up to 30% of your time)
At FINCA we make a difference to the lives of thousands of families who face the daily battle against poverty. If making a difference is what drives you and you have the experience we seek, get in touch now and let's see what we can achieve together.
To find out more and to apply please contact our advising consultant, Ian Boyd-Livingston, by email at ibl@microfinancework.com
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