Regional Business Development Manager - VFI South Africa

The Regional Business Development Manager (RBDM) for South Africa will be responsible for successful implementation of microfinance operations into countries in this region. The RBDM provides advice and technical support to microfinance institutions (MFIs) of VisionFund International (VFI) so that they can operate effectively under the VFI network. The RBDM is required to work with each MFI individually to resolve issues, support the MFI CEO so that the MFI grows and impacts more children in the World Vision Area Development Programs (ADPs).


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct initial institutional assessment from which develop an Action Plan to improve operations of the MFI
• Develop Terms of Reference for each MFI visit to address issues raised in the Assessment Report
• Board membership and attendance of Board meetings
• CEO support and succession planning at senior management level
• Reporting
• Staff training and development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:
• Masters degree (eg MBA) and a Bachelor's degree in management sciences such as BComm Finance/Business Management.
• Demonstrated spiritual depth and commitment to the mission and core values of World Vision
• Demonstrated ability to “grow” microfinance institutions with hands-on leadership experience of MFIs an advantage
• Demonstrated ability as an internal and/or external organization development consultant with exceptional analytical and facilitation skills; is a systems thinker able to examine various processes and systems for improving organizational effectiveness
• Good knowledge and experience on governance, especially for microfinance institutions
• Good knowledge of microfinance industry best-practice and performance
  
  PREFERRED:
• Demonstrated ability as a team leader and effective team member significant experience supervising others is necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decision makers and others with exceptional interpersonal negotiation and communication skills.
• Has demonstrated skill and understanding in cross cultural situations and values diversity
• Demonstrated ability to teach and train in both formal and informal processes
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach staff for performance improvement.
• 10 + years in microfinance or NGO leadership including 5 years of international experience

Regional Business Development Manager - VFI South Africa