Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) is seeking to appoint a visionary and committed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the organisation. The CEO will provide full managerial oversight of the operational team and ensure that EFInA’s work remains relevant and is of high quality.
Since its inception in 2007, EFInA has provided thought leadership in financial inclusion in Nigeria. It has succeeded both in highlighting its critical importance to Nigeria’s future and in demonstrating how it can be made a reality. EFInA’s mission is to make the Nigerian financial system work better, especially for the low-income segment of the population. EFInA views financial inclusion as the provision of a broad range of high-quality financial products that are relevant, appropriate, accessible, and affordable for the entire population. EFInA is an authoritative source of pertinent financial inclusion data, a major contributor to policy development, including Nigeria’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy, and an impact investor in innovation through its grants programme. EFInA is widely recognised by all key stakeholders as playing the essential catalyst role of an honest broker and neutral facilitator in the financial inclusion industry of Nigeria.
Working closely with EFInA’s Board, donors and key stakeholders in the public and private sectors, the CEO will ensure that EFInA remains at the leading edge of deepening financial inclusion in Nigeria. S/he will be responsible for the prudent management of its resources and the continuous development of a high-calibre team, committed to efficient delivery and a culture of excellence.
Candidates for the role will be deeply committed to promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria, and able to deliver results in this complex and dynamic environment. S/he will combine deep knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian context with in-depth understanding of research and data analysis, and a track record of leading financial inclusion programmes. The CEO will bring strong relationship management experience with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. This will be combined with demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, manage and build a high performing organisation. S/he will be a compelling articulator of EFInA’s work to a range of external audiences and be willing and able to be hands-on in the management of its day-to-day activities.
EFInA has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist with this appointment. For further information on the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply,please click on the "Apply" button below.
Please do not contact EFInA directly. Previous applicants need not apply.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 14th September, 2015.
