About the Organization:
Sanabel is a membership-driven regional network for MFIs in the Arab world. Its mission is to maximize outreach to Arab microentrepreneurs by providing MFIs with a forum for mutual learning and exchange, capacity building services, and advocacy for best practice microfinance.
About the Job:
Sanabel is looking for an Executive Director (ED). S/he will be based in Cairo and will be reporting to and working with the organization’€™s board of directors. S/he will shape the strategic direction Sanabel and ensure that operational efficiencies are met. The ED will also be responsible for financial oversight, monitoring and evaluation, human resource management, donor and membership relationships, fundraising, and representation.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Vision and strategy:
- In conjunction with the Board and staff, lead efforts to refine Sanabel’s strategy and implement a plan to achieve strategic objectives based on meeting the needs of a diverse membership base;
- Build a professional and positive image for Sanabel among members, donors, and the microfinance industry as a whole by being responsive, innovative and transparent.
- Program management:
- Formulate and plan, in consultation with program staff and key stakeholders, a clear vision of present and future program goals and strategies which can be clearly communicated to network members, partners, and donors;
- Ensure that program goals and objectives are met within the agreed upon time-frame and budget;
- Institute best practices to monitor and evaluate all programs and incorporate results into future programs;
- Identify new projects, develop proposals, liaise with partners and donors.
- Representation and fundraising:
- Lead Sanabel’s fundraising activities;
- Represent Sanabel to the media, local and national government officials, potential members, potential donors, and partners;
- Participate in industry events;
- Maintain positive and constructive relationships and communication with members of Sanabel, donors, partners, and the board.
- Finance and administration:
- Managing financial and technical resources reflecting a priority of delivering products/services to members;
- Ensure policies and procedures are developed and documented to ensure the efficiency of Sanabel operations;
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting and communication flow to all internal and external parties, including staff, members, partners, donors, and the board.
- Team management:
- Recruit, manage, and develop a high caliber staff that is member-focused, motivated, and committed to the goals of the organization;
- Encourage a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation;
- Design and implement staff development strategies and a performance management system.
Qualifications:
- Degree in a Business, Economics, Finance or related field, Master’s degree preferred;
- Fluency in Arabic and English required; good working knowledge of the French preferred;
- Minimum of 7 to 10 years management experience. Experience in successfully leading a company/organization to the next level of its development highly desired;
- Experience in successfully developing and implementing strategic plans;
- Project management experience and the ability to supervise project teams;
- Excellent oral and written communication and team building skills;
- Confident and decisive leadership coupled with a commitment to consensus-building and inclusiveness;
- Regional and cultural knowledge and sensitivity;
- Ability to navigate complex situations with tact and diplomacy;
- Microfinance experience preferable but not required;
- Willingness to travel within MENA Region 25% of the time.
Closing Date: 20 Dec 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to hfaried@dbacd-eg.org
