Organization;A Financial Services Regulator
Location:Abuja,Nigeria
Opportunity Type: Job
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 Strategy Coordination Manager for the Secretariat. S/he will ensure that the strategy and newly established priorities are addressed by the relevant stakeholders both within the Regulator and other external agencies. S/he will report to the head of the secretariat.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Work in collaboration with the head of the secretariat to identify barriers and opportunities relating to the implementation of the program;
- Offer recommendations and provide in-house advisory services (grounded in discussions with the technical committees) to ensure progress of the program;
- Initiate coordinated action at all levels, by recommending initiatives to be undertaken by relevant departments and stakeholders;
- Oversee the implementation and project management of the program's targets, whilst ensuring that interventions are focused on critical issues in line with the program's objectives;
- Conduct complex research and analysis, support the head of the secretariat in the preparation of accurate, substantive reports, and ensure that the findings are disseminated to stakeholders;
- Prepare quarterly project monitoring plans and ensure their distribution to the appropriate stakeholders;
- Communicate the objectives of the program and ensure that they are fully understood by the relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree is essential, in addition to a first degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, Economics, International Development and other related disciplines;
- Minimum of 10 years of experience within the financial or development sector, 7 of which should be in a similar function at a senior management level;
- Experience in developing and executing organizational strategies;
- Strong knowledge and a proven track record in the financial services sectors and working with low income population, e.g. microfinance, SME financing, retail banking, etc.;
- Excellent financial management, analytical, and project management skills;
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans;
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build and manage positive and productive relationships with multiple external stakeholders as well as internal departments;
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
- Proficiency in statistical software packages is a plus.
Closing Date: 19 Aug 2013
How to Apply:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m//template.rc/1.11.192433