CLOSING:
31 Oct 2014
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
In 2005, HORUS Development Finance set up an investment company, known as Advans SA SICAR (Advans), with its partners (EIB, FMO, CDC, IFC, FISEA (AFD group) and KfW). The Advans group currently spans eight countries: Cambodia, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan and Tanzania. Its mission is to build a network of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in developing and emerging countries in order to cater to the financial needs of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, and low-income populations, which have limited or no access to formal banking services.
ABOUT THE JOB:
HORUS Development Finance is seeking a Project Manager - Alternative Delivery Channel for financial services. S/he will be responsible for defining and implementing the institution’s alternative delivery channels (ADC) strategy. S/he will work in close collaboration with the several departments involved in the project and external partners.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Review the mobile collection service (collection of deposits at the client’s doorstep) to improve commercial performance, client satisfaction, and profitability, and reduce operational risks;
- Following comprehensive market research, identifying new ADC, and related services and products, to improve outreach in rural areas and densify presence in major urban centres: agents network (third party or proprietary, using mobile phone technology), cashless mini-branches, partnerships with other financial institutions etc.;
- Define the ADC strategy, business case and implementation plan and present it to management and board;
- Lead implementation of the said strategy, by coordinating the efforts of all departments involved (IT, operations, HR, risks, etc.);
- Constantly monitor the results and performances of the new ADC, and making adjustments if required;
- Participate in the training of local staff and transferring knowledge to the Cameroonian managers identified to take over the development of the ADC at the end of assignment.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or equivalent from a business school or university, with a focus on Finance, Economy, Banking or Management;
- About 5-8 years of experience in consulting or project management for financial institutions (retail) or telcos, with a focus on product development or delivery channels;
- Experience in mobile banking and agent network design/management in emerging countries is an asset;
- Results-driven and client-centric;
- Strong analytical and project management skills;
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate with internal and external partners;
- Ability to work well in a team and to work under pressure with tight deadlines;
- Appetite for technology and innovative solutions;
- Pragmatism and capacity to learn new subjects quickly;
- Fluency in French and good command of English.
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