Organization:A Financial Services Regulator
Location:Abuja,Nigeria
About the Organization:
The concerned organization is a new Secretariat that is being established by a Financial Services Regulator in Abuja, Nigeria. The Secretariat will support the implementation of a financial services program for the low income population, and perform the data gathering, analysis, and management functions.
About the Job:
The Financial Services Regulator is seeking a Head of the Secretariat. S/he will provide leadership for the Secretariat and manage both the strategy coordination and data managers. S/he will ensure that the identified stakeholders perform their assigned roles and responsibilities in order to achieve the goals and targets of the financial services program. S/he will also oversee the data management office and ensure the development of the methodologies for regular data gathering from departments within the Financial Services Regulator, external agencies, and other stakeholders.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Provide overall strategic leadership to the Secretariat, with emphasis on bringing relevant stakeholders to the table and setting the agenda for implementing the program;
- Oversee the Secretariat's day-to-day activities, and engage directly with directors of the functional departments within the Financial Services Regulator and other stakeholders;
- Manage strategic partnerships with external stakeholders on behalf of the Regulator;
- Manage and interact with the other departments within the Regulator to ensure their continued commitment to the delivery of the program, and also work effectively with external partners;
- Represent the Secretariat across internal and external stakeholders;
- Serve as the secretary to the advisory and steering committees of the Secretariat.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree is essential, in addition to a first degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Economics or other Social Sciences, from a reputable institution;
- Minimum of 15 years of cumulative experience within the financial sector, 10 of which should be in a similar function and at a senior management level;
- Strong knowledge and proven track record in the financial services sectors working with the low income population e.g. microfinance, SME financing, retail banking, mobile money, etc.;
- Experience in successfully converting strategic plans into actionable outputs;
- Excellent financial management and project management skills, with the ability to source and analyze complex data sets;
- Highly numerate, with a strong quantitative background;
- Excellent relationship management skills and strong local networks, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders at a very senior level, both internally and externally;
- Excellent people management skills, interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to lead and motivate people towards action;
- Willingness to be flexible and versatile in a challenging environment, while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency;
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in statistical software packages.
Posted: 08 Aug 2013
Closing Date: 19 Aug 2013
How to Apply:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.192432