VisionFund International Global Director of Corporate Governance

VisionFund is the microfinance subsidiary of World Vision (WV). VisionFund International (VFI) works in partnership with World Vision and helps to improve the lives of children in the developing world by offering small loans and other financial services to families living in poverty.

About the Job: 
VFI is seeking a Global Director of Corporate Governance. S/he will develop governing policies and tools, manage the formation of boards, and create development and effectiveness training and monitoring processes. S/he will work closely with the WV governance department, the peer review department, MFI boards, WV international advisory councils/boards, and the VFI board.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Enhance the quality of governance in the VFI network;
• Board development and training;
• Support the VFI board governance processes;
• Align MFI governance policies and practices with VFI/WVI policies and strategy;
• Support MFI CEOs on governance;
• Project management.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum Master's degree. Business Administration, Financial qualification (CPA, ACMA, ACCA, CA) or related field;
• Clear understanding and experience of the governance needs of a financial institution and WV;
• Good communication and negotiation skills are essential;
• Experience of having worked with boards for not less than 5 years;
• Trained on and have a good understanding of corporate governance, latest global trends in corporate governance, and be able to advise on implications for MFI boards;
• Good understanding of risk management and strategy;
• Training skills are essential and ability to develop training materials and case studies;
• Effective executive coaching;
• Perform other duties as required by the board or the owners.

Closing Date: 03 Jun 2013

How to Apply:
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Contact:
Clare Blain
clare_blain@wvi.org