National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) recruitment, February 2016
Enterprise Accelerator (EAL) - Our client, National Association of
Microfinance Banks (NAMB) is a member-owned umbrella body of all
licensed and regulated Microfinance Banks in Nigeria with a membership
of 951 MFB.
The apex association was established in 2009 as a self-regulatory
organization with further mandate far advocacy, networking and capacity
development in the subsector. Consistent with its new strategic
direction, NAMB is inviting application from suitably qualified and
competent person to fill the position below:
Job Title: Executive Secretary (ES)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Summary
- Reporting and accountable to the President and National
Executive Council (Board), the ES has the overall management
responsibility, providing strategic leadership and coordination of
NAMB's day-to-day activities and ensuring the accomplishment of NAMB's
objectives, mission and vision.
- S/he coordinates and controls the technical and administrative
operation of NAMB and its subsidiary, NAMB Institute of Microfinance
Administration (NIMA) in accordance with the strategic plan and policies
and procedures approved by NEC.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Minimum B.Sc, Banking & Finance or related disciplines plus MCIB/ACIB
- 10 years of proven microfinance or professional associations
working experience, three of which must be at executive management
level.
- Must have fundraising, grant proposal writing & donors relations skills
- High proficiency in Project/Grant management.
- Teamwork, leadership, representational, negotiation & presentation skills
- Abreast of topical issues, innovations and best practices in Microfinance,
- Excellent spoken and written English and report writing skills.
- Computer literacy including hands-on experience in relevant office packages.
Job Title: Capacity Building/Training Manager (TM)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Summary
- The Training Manager provides leadership and direction for the
capacity development activities of NAMB, conducing Training Needs
Assessments (TNA) and formulating training strategy, plan and budget and
developing course design, curricula and training materials.
- S/he reports to the Executive Secretary.
- S/He will also monitor and evaluate training programmers
effectiveness and prepare related reports while serving as the focal
person of NAMB Institute of Microfinance Administration (NIMA).
Qualifications & Competencies
- Minimum of B.Sc in Banking/Finance or related courses plus ACIB/MCIB.
- 5 years of proven work experience in Microfinance, tertiary or training institutions.
- Good seminar & workshop management skills.
- Career development, tutoring & supervision skills.
- Familiarity with adult learning techniques and audio/visual training aids.
- Abreast of topical issues, best practices & innovations in Microfinance.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager (M&E)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Summary
- Reporting to the Executive Secretary, the M&E Manager will
be responsible for the self regulation functions of NAMB ensuring
compliance of member - MFBs with agreed industry standards/benchmarks,
code of practice and complaint handling system.
- S/he will manage NAMB's Performance Monitoring System (PMS/Members Performance Database (MPD).
- S/he will arrange training workshops for members on reporting
requirements/procedures and ensure smooth data transmission between
member/MFEs and NAMB as well as review and improve on the electronic
data capturing/reporting template with which members transmit their data
Qualifications & Competencies
- Minimum of B. Sc/HND in Computer Sciences or IT related courses
- 5 years experience in Database Management in the Financial sector
- Proficiency in analytical, statistical & presentation skills
- Good knowledge of M&E best practices & innovations in MF
Job Title: Advocacy and Networking Manager (ANM)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Summary
- The ANM will champion the advocacy and networking activities of
NAMB including governmental, parliamentary, donor and consumer
advocacies to achieve specific objectives and targets laid down in the
association's strategic plan.
- The ANM reports to the Executive Secretary
Qualifications & Competencies
- Minimum B.Sc/HND in Mass Communication or related disciplines
- 5 years working experience in Microfinance or professional membership bodies
- Must have lobbying, networking, Public relations & Public speaking skills
- Knowledge of key issues in Microfinance/Financial sector
- Influencing, representational, negotiation and presentation skills
Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager (FAM)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Summary
- The FAM is responsible for the financial management and human
resource functions of NAMB, including investment, accounting, budgeting,
financial control and timely financial reporting.
- S/he reporting to the Executive Secretary will maintain proper
books of accounts and produce monthly/quarterly financial reports,
coordinate overall financial planning including the preparation of
annual budgets, work plans and variance reports.
- S/he will also ensure prompt reconciliation of ledger and bank
accounts and resolve outstanding items, implement NAMB's human resource
policies, systems and procedures including recruitment, selection,
retention, career advancement and performance appraisal; and provide
general administrative support for management and NEC.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Professionally certified accountant (ACA, ACCA or ICAN) with
minimum B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Finance and other related disciplines.
- At least five years of proven financial management experience in the financial sector or professional membership bodies.
- High proficiency in accounting software application.
- Adequate understanding of key accounting/financial management issues affecting MFBs
- Good knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations best practices
Job Title: Internal Auditor (IA)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Summary
- The IA is responsible for maintaining and reviewing the
compliance and quality control system to ensure the integrity of
transactions as per NAMB's policies and procedures in line with
international audit standards.
- S/he reports directly to the President/NEC,
Qualifications & Competencies
- Professionally certified accountant with minimum B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Finance and other related disciplines.
- At least five years of proven audit experience in the financial sector, audit firms or professional membership bodies.
- Ability to perform audit work with limited supervision.
- High proficiency in computer audit and knowledge of accounting/microfinance software applications.
- Good underslanding of key accounting and external audit issues in the financial sector.
- Good writing/reporting skills
Remuneration
Attractive competitive salary.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application (CV's only) electronically to
[email protected] with the position you are applying for as the subject
Note
- The position is for a renewable 2-year contract, tenable in Abuja.
- Only shortlisted responses will be invited for interview on the date mention above.
Application Deadline 16th February, 2016.
Interview Date 17th February, 2016.