Mission

To invest in the dreams of families in Burundi’s underserved communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel.

Method

We share the hope of Christ as we provide biblically based training, saving services, loans that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.

Motivation

The love of Jesus Christ motivates us to identify with those living in poverty and be His hands and feet as we strive to glorify God.

EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT: Managing Director

JOB DESCRIPTION    

The Managing Director of Turame Community Finance is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Christ-centered microfinance program in Burundi.

FULL JOB SUMMARY

The managing director (MD) is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Christ- centered microfinance program, Turame Community Finance. The MD heads the institution’s executive team and directly supervises departmental leads. The MD is responsible for leadership of strategy, compliance, operations, spiritual integration, credit risk, finance, and client protection. He/she represents the institution within the HOPE International network and communicates with local and national regulators and other government officials. The managing director also carries out his/her responsibilities working as part of a team with the Central Service Unit staff of HOPE International, requesting their support and partnering with the appropriate specialists to develop and improve the institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE International.

Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness

Personally model Christian behavior to the staff in leadership style, resolution of issues, selection and development of staff, context-appropriate Christian witness with staff, and in setting and leading the spiritual agenda of the organization.

Coordinate the creation and implementation of the Spiritual Integration Plan for the benefit of clients, staff, and other entities that the organization works with

Governance

Responsible to ensure the organization meets all local legal requirements and to lead Board meetings and Executive Committee meetings when required.

Represent the MFI and maintain good working relationships with governmental authorities, donors, other local practitioners, and the general public.

Liaise with HOPE’s other MFIs and partners in the region, including site visits, sharing lessons and best practices learned in research of program, etc.

Risk and Compliance

Responsible for the management of risk and risk assessment in the organization

Vigilantly ensure that all staff understand and comply with the policies and procedures and that all employees are doing their utmost to protect the assets of the organization

Ensure systems are in place to review, expose, report and eliminate areas of risk within the organization

Responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of the internal audit team, recognizing their direct reporting line to the local Board and the HOPE International Internal Audit structure. Ensure the entire staff cooperates with internal audit to reduce risk and maximize compliance, ensuring the use of best practices

Planning

Lead the process of establishing strategic plans to optimize the growth of the microfinance institution

Ensure that financial and analytical models are completed and maintained

Create the 5-year and annual business plan for Board approval, including Financial, Marketing, Operational and Spiritual Integration plans

Maintain updated security protocol for local and international staff

Funding

Secure the capital funding to meet or exceed the business objectives, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with HI, HOPE Global Investment Fund, and other external funding organizations and banks as needed

Pursue funding through funding proposals and continuing donor relations in order to ensure a continued development of the MFI

Resourcing

Responsible to ensure that the organization is correctly staffed according to the Business Plan and in line with the established HR policies

Ensure that suitable facilities and equipment are available to the staff

Model servant leadership in the work environment

Invest in the personal development of key managers and establish a succession plan

Achieving Results

Responsible to achieve or exceed the Business Plan within the assigned budget

Work with the Management Team to solve problems, address training and capacity issues, and find improvements and efficiencies for the benefit of the organization and its clients

Lead initiatives to further expand Turame’s impact through microenterprise development

Reporting

Ensure that HOPE International reporting deadlines are met

Ensure that reporting to the local government is completed as required

Provide reports as needed for lenders, donors, auditors, etc.

Meet regularly with the HOPE International Regional Director to review status and issues

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to Turame’s 3M’s – the mission, method, and motivation of Turame Community Finance.

5-10 years’ experience in microfinance, banking, or financial services sector, preferably in Africa or other developing nation

MBA, CPA or advanced degree in relevant field

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Extreme flexibility and ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.

Demonstrated desire to help people that have been brought low by war, poverty, or other circumstances regain hope, dignity, and ability to support themselves and their families.

Creativity and ability to work with limited resources.

Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.

Experience with Microsoft suite, T24 and other software packages, as required.

Full professional working proficiency in spoken and written French and English

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://www.hopeinternational.org/take-action/careers. Due to the anticipated volume of candidates, we are unfortunately unable to respond to phone calls or individual inquires.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, April 9^th, 2023