HR Vacancy in MFB

Our client, a recently licensed Microfinance Bank in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is about to commence operations. To ensure a smooth and aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is looking to fill the following positions within its organisation structure: Human Resources & Training Manager – MGT 001 Core Functions for this position are: • Management of Company's Human Resource & Training Functions • Implement the Bank's HR Strategy/Policies & procedures • Execute staff recruitment, staff training programs and performance management. • Design & implement staff motivation and fidelity programs. Qualifications • First degree in Human Resource Management or related discipline. • A Masters degree will be an added advantage. • Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role. • Professional membership of a Personnel Management Institute will be a further advantage. Person Specifications • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. • Attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy even when under pressure • Able to deal sensitively with confidential and personal information • Not older than 35 years of age. Head, Credit & Risk Management – MGT 002 Core functions for this position are: • Manage the Bank's credit portfolio. • Design, implement and review bank's credit policies in line with best practice in Microfinance. • Proper assessment of credit requests, detailing appropriateness of loan size, purpose and tenor. • Manage and ensure prompt repayment of loans disbursed to Bank's clients. • Monitor loan performance, generate reports and keep delinquencies within acceptable limits set by the Bank. Qualifications • A first degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline. • A profession qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN) • A Masters degree will be an added advantage • 3-5 years experience in a similar role • Knowledge of Microfinance credit operations & Portfolio-At- Risk (PAR) Person Specifications • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. • A keen eye for details • Not older than 35 years of age. Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 001 or MGT 002) as the subject of the mail to: recruitment@ thestrategos. com NOT LATER THAN 1 WEEK FROM THE DATE OF THIS ADVERT (July 14, 2008). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.