Advans Nigeria Jobs: Chief Executive Officer

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Advans is seeking a Chief Executive Officer.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Companies: Advans SA, Horus Development Finance
Location: Nigeria

Tasks and Responsibilities:
•   Creation and development of the institution, for the definition and implementation of its strategy and the achievement of outreach and financial sustainability targets agreed in the business plan, while maintaining sound risk management principles;
•   Work under the supervision of the Board of Directors and with the support of Horus's head-office; will be in charge of the overall supervision of the institution, management of operations, securing adequate financial resources;
•   Maintaining good relations with local partners and authorities.

Qualifications:
•   Masters degree in management/accounting/finance;
•   Fluency in English, reading and understanding of French is appreciated;
•   10 to 15 years of work experience including at least 5 years in high level management positions in microfinance or the banking sector;
•   Work experience in developing countries;
•   Successful experience in microfinance is appreciated;
•   Successful professional experience in the management of a commercial venture;
•   Excellent entrepreneurial, leadership, planning and organization skills, result-oriented, rigorous, analytical;
•   Excellent interpersonal, coaching, mentoring and conflict management skills, stress resistant, resilient.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to jobs@advansgroup.com. Please mention "ADVANS_NIG_DG_1103" in the subject line.

Closing Date: 24 Jun 2011.