DEVJOBS List of Jobs – December 3, 2002

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Message 1 - Two Positions Available at Fonkoze (Haiti’s Alteranative Bank for the Organized Poor) +b

Message 2 - Producer Organization/Agribusiness Advisors for Africa Programs +b

Message 3 - Democracy & Governance Specialist – Mali +b

Message 4 - Community Development/Training Specialist Needed +b

Message 5 - Project Director in West Africa for The World Conference on Religion and Peace +b

Message 6 - Digest for expat_list@topica.com , Issue 383

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Message 1

Two Positions Available at Fonkoze (Haiti’s Alteranative Bank for the Organized Poor) +b

Posted by: Sharmi Sobhan ssobhan@gfusa.org

Fonkoze is Haiti's Alternative Bank for the Organized Poor. It offers the following financial services: (1) microcredit (2) savings (3) currency exchange (4) money transfers. Structured originally as a local NGO, it is now in the process of spinning off its financial services to form a microcredit oriented commercial bank in Haiti.

BANK Fonkoze S.A. (Haiti)

Job Description

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER +b

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for all long-range financial matters and for the establishment of company-wide financial and administrative objectives, policies, programs, and practices that insure the company of a continuously sound financial structure. S/He controls the flow of cash through the organization and maintains the integrity of funds, securities and other valuable documents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish and execute programs for the provision of the capital required by the business, including negotiating the procurement of capital and maintaining the required financial arrangements.

2. Supervise the production of the annual budget for the bank; review, refine and implement the system for the strict control of and adherence to the budget, and report monthly on the outcome of the budget to the Board through the CEO.

3. Develop and implement a financial plan, including cash-flow projections, which will enable the bank, while complying with all regulatory requirements (liquidity, etc) to maximize its balance sheet exposure, minimize exposure to risk and promote earnings potential to achieve its corporate objectives and mission. The performance of the CFO will be based on results to be measured against established targets and set deadlines incorporated within the approved financial plan.

4. Lead the preparation of the financial statements of the bank, including annual and quarterly financial reports and prospectuses.

5. Assess and implement improvements in the bank's accounting and management information system:

6. Review and implement improvements in the budgeting and planning process at the bank.

7. Advise the CEO and the Chief Operations Officer (COO) on costing systems and develop/establish appropriate systems for apportioning overhead costs to the various profit/cost centers according to services rendered.

8. Examine the corporate expenditure structure and suggest areas where cost reduction can be made without affecting operations adversely.

9. Approve all agreements concerning financial obligations, such as contracts for products or services and other actions requiring a commitment of financial resources. Responsible for the financial aspects of real estate transactions and executes bids, contracts and leases.

10. Provides insurance coverage as required.

11. Suggest measures to improve earning capacity through both traditional sources and new avenues.

12. Review the bank treasury function and redesign/implement it as necessary to ensure consistently adequate liquidity in day-to-day operations as well as maintaining daily balances.

13. Ensure that all legally mandated reports, including the annual financial statements, are produce on time and are of an acceptable standard.

14. Develop and implement a management development plan to ensure that the financial functions within the Department have trained and experienced personnel to ensure orderly succession following completion of the contract. This involves taking appropriate steps to ensure that such trained personnel have acquired all requisite capabilities to support the bank's financial operations, the financial accounting reporting and controllership function and any other financial management departments concentrated within this area. Progress in reaching sustainability of financial and all other operations is a major goal and therefore subject to periodic review.

15. Supervise the preparation of budget and accounting manuals.

QUALIFICATIONS

ü 6 - 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in management capacities within a financial institution, especially a micro finance institution and/or commercial bank.

ü Minimum of a university degree, with a major in finance or accounting preferred. Masters degree beneficial.

ü Good communications skills and the ability to work well with people.

ü Good leadership and teamwork skills.

ü Fluent in English, French, and Creole.

ü Understanding of and commitment to mission and values of Bank Fonkoze S.A.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER +b

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The CEO shall plan, set goals and objectives, organize, recruit staff, lead and motivate officers and employees to enhance productivity, direct and control the operations of the bank, and shall coordinate and supervise the activities of its various branches, departments and/or units, in accordance with the policies and instructions of the Board of Directors. S/He shall ensure safe and sound operations of the bank as well as its compliance with the banking laws, regulations, and prudent norms prescribed by Banque de la République d'Haïti.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Develop, recommend to the Board of Directors, and execute a yearly corporate plan that embraces the following:

- Goals, objectives and corporate philosophy of the bank;

- Organization structure and functions of the bank and all its departments and branches;

- Business plans and strategies and financial products;

- Resource mobilization strategies and financial products;

- Credit extension and recovery program;

- Branch profitability targets;

- Cost reduction;

- Human resource development program;

- Branch network expansion program;

- Automation of banking functions and customer services;

- Corporate budget, and

- Management information, monitoring and control systems.

2) Recommend policies to the Board and initiate the development of appropriate systems and procedures covering the various functions and activities of the bank including the following:

- Delegation of authorities and limits of discretion;

- Development of human resources, recruitment and promotion, schemes of service and compensation, performance appraisal, discipline and grievance procedures;

- Creation of appropriate Board Committees, including an Audit Committee and an Executive Committee;

- Deposit and resource mobilization;

- Assets and liability/liquidity management;

- Investment, credit and collection;

- Risk diversification;

- Branch operations, standards of performance, classification/grading of branches, branch expansion, consolidation/transfer;

- International operations, correspondent relationships, foreign exchange dealing limits;

- Trust and inspection;

- Management information, and

- Customer and public relations

3) Develop and maintain a sound plan of organization and ensure capable management succession. Select and appoint immediate subordinates, and delegate to each the responsibility and authority for the performance of their assigned functions. Serve as the final authority for employee relations and personnel matters; has ultimate authority for all hire/fire decisions, compensation and disciplinary actions.

4) Direct the operations of the bank and implement the policies and decisions of the Board.

5) Ensure that company operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

6) Establish standards to measure the performance of the bank and its various departments and branches.

7) Coordinate and supervise the activities/operations of all branches, departments/units and ensure harmony of individual efforts to accomplish corporate goals.

8) Represent the bank in an official capacity as well as in civic, social and community-oriented activities that promote goodwill for the institution.

9) Submit to the Board of Directors an annual report on the performance, financial condition, and general affairs of the bank.

10) Perform such other functions as normally performed by the Chief Executive Officer of a bank and as the Board of Directors may decide.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ü Ten years experience in executive management.

ü Knowledge of and practical experience with commercial banking and/or micro-credit programs in developing countries.

ü Minimum of a university degree, Masters in Business Administration preferred.

ü Good communications skills and the ability to work well with people.

ü Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

ü Fluent in English, French, Creole.

ü Understanding of and commitment to mission and values of Bank Fonkoze S.A.

For more information, please contact Claude B. Labossiere at claudelabossiere@hotmail.com

www.fonkoze.org

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Message 2

Producer Organization/Agribusiness Advisors for Africa Programs +b

Posted by: Susie Jones SJones@ncba.coop

Cooperative League of USA/National Cooperative Business Association (CLUSA/NCBA) seeks persons for FUTURE long term (minimum 3 years) positions as Agribusiness Specialists for Producer Organizations/Agribusiness/Cooperatives programs in Africa. These will be mid and senior level positions. Major emphasis is on strengthening the agricultural marketing/outgrower contract operations as well as democratic governance and internal controls of farmer owned organizations. Requires: strong participatory training and training of trainers experience in business skills and democratic governance skills; experience in guiding business/marketing operations of producer organizations in Africa; strong track record of results (income of participants increased) on similar rural projects in Africa, minimum 6 yrs. work experience in Africa; proficiency in French, Portuguese or English. Prefer M.A. in relevant field. Prefer work with both primary and second level producer organizations. Please note that these are implementation, not research/analysis, positions.

Send resume, in English, to: Email: sjones@ncba.coop Fax to 202 638 1374 Att: Susie Jones. Resumes needed by Dec. 6 and on ongoing basis. Only finalists will receive response.

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Message 3

Democracy & Governance Specialist – Mali +b

Posted by: Susie Jones SJones@ncba.coop

Cooperative League of USA (CLUSA) seeks senior level Democracy & Governance Specialist for 5 year position in Mali. Position expected to begin in approximately 6 months. Major responsibilities are: building partnerships between local governments and civil society organizations (CSOs) which result in: more communities with development plans and budgets which encompass the priority needs of local communities; more joint actions undertaken by local governments and communities to improve conditions and accomplish goals on public issues of concern to local people; increase in development of participatory mechanisms to resolve conflicts; increased collaboration between local governments and CSOs to provide public goods and services (schools, clinics, etc.). Requires: Fluent French and English; minimum 8 years in similar positions primarily in Sub-Sahara Africa; strong performance record of measurable results on similar projects in Africa; participatory training skills; strong leadership skills; prefer masters degree in relevant field and fluency in Malian languages.

Send resume in English to sjones@ncba.coop or fax: 202 638 1374 Att: Susie Jones. Deadline for resumes: Dec. 20 Only finalists will receive response.

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Message 4

Community Development/Training Specialist Needed +b

Posted by: Shane Tarr shanetarr@yahoo.com

An AusAID funded Project in Inner Mongolia – Inner Mongolia Grasslands Management Project Phase 2 – is looking for a locally engaged Community Development/Training Specialist for 45 months beginning as soon as possible.

This person will work alongside an Australian specialist, local counterpart, and a small inter-disciplinary team (including technical experts in curriculum development, farming systems, agricultural extension, forage production, M&E and Remote Sensing) to develop a participatory system of user rights to support the Government's grassland management policy. Most of this person's time will be spent at the sumu, gacha and aili level working with herders and farmers, especially poorer herders and farmers and women. However, this person will also be expected to work at the banner and league level.

For this position a woman is preferred. Ideally the person should be fluent in Mongolian but Chinese is acceptable. The person should also have a background in the fields of social or rural development and graduate level qualifications in the social sciences. Nevertheless, someone with considerable experience (10 years or more) in the fields of social or rural development would also be acceptable.

Starting date is subject to AusAID approval but ideally as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Dr. Shane Tarr, Australian Team Leader or Dr. Jim Taylor, Community Development/Training Specialist at 54 Chasan Street, Ulanhot, Inner Mongolia, China on Tel/Fax 0482-8225404, M/P 13514821424, or email shane@experience-inc.net