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Executive Director (Cairo, Egypt)
Sanabel, Microfinance Network of Arab Countries
Background:
Sanabel was established in 2002 by 17 founding members from 7 Arab
countries as a membership-driven regional network of microfinance
institutions in the Arab world. By June 2007, the number of Sanabel
members reached 53 from 11 Arab countries. Sanabel members are
serving an estimated 1.6 million clients representing 90% of the
total microfinance clients in the region.
Sanabel's mission is to maximize outreach to micro entrepreneurs in
the Arab world by providing microfinance institutions with a forum
for mutual learning and exchange of information, capacity building
services, and advocacy for best practice microfinance. Key objectives
include:
• Enhance the capacity of microfinance service providers by providing
support in areas such as training and the translation and
distribution of microfinance literature into Arabic.
• Promote and facilitate the exchange of information across the
industry using an annual conference, the Sanabel website and
newsletter, the Arab Microfinance Gateway and work for the
development of best practice microfinance in countries where it is
not prevalent.
• Improve transparency and standards of practice by encouraging
participation in the Microfinance Information eXchange (MIX) and the
utilization of external audits, standard reporting, and ratings
services.
• Promote an enabling environment for best practice microfinance
through public awareness and regulatory education.
Position Summary:
Based in Cairo, the Executive Director (ED) is the top management
position for the Sanabel, Microfinance Network of Arab Countries.
Reporting to and working with the organization's Board of Directors,
the ED will implement the strategic direction set by Sanabel's Board
and will 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. The ability to manage
the current project portfolio and build future programs that reflect
priorities of a diverse membership base is critical. The ED will lead
Sanabel to the next level of its development.
Essential Job Functions:
Vision and Strategy
• Lead the implementation of the organization's strategic plan
ensuring the needs of a diverse membership base are met; contribute
to the Board-led strategic planning process;
• 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
• Under the Board's direction, contribute to Sanabel's fundraising
activities;
• Represent Sanabel to the media, 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
• Manage 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
(currently 8 staff members);
• Design and implement staff development strategies and a performance
management system.
Qualifications and Experience:
• 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;
• A minimum of seven to ten 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;
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate personnel;
• Project management experience;
• 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.
Renumeration:
Sanabel will offer a competitive remuneration package and benefits
commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful
candidate. A relocation package will be offered if the selected
candidate resides outside of Egypt.
To apply:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a
substantial cover letter and curriculum vitae in English and
representative work sample (maximum of ten pages in either English,
Arabic or French) to jobs%40sanabelnetwork.org">jobs
sanabelnetwork.org . Candidate submissions
should be received not later than September 23, 2007. Only short-
listed candidates will be contacted to arrange for interviews.
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