General Manager – Business Development The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a state Corporation whose objective is to provide quality and sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya. In order to achieve this objective, the Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and experienced professionals in the following areas:- The job holder will be responsible for the overall management of the Corporation’s Business Development department and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. He/She is charged with the following responsibilities:- Responsibilities * Plans, supervises and coordinates the functions of the Corporate Business Development Department. * Designs and implements business development strategies aimed at boosting the Corporation’s business volume and securing its position as the financial institution of choice for the development of the agricultural sector in Kenya * Oversees the marketing, Corporate Communications and resource mobilization functions * Works closely with the Government Departments , development partners and other stakeholders with a view to promoting AFC as the best institution for partnership in rural agricultural finance * Interfaces with other institutions in the country to develop business partnerships * Fosters a comprehensive understanding of the market needs and informs product development and pricing strategies * Oversees research and development of new products in consultation with other departments Requirements * Masters degree in Economics /Commerce /Statistics/ Agriculture or Management. * Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Commerce/Statistics/Agriculture or Management. * Demonstrate competence in analytical, business strategy, leadership and communications skills. * Ten years experience in a senior position in a business oriented organization, preferably a financial institution. * hould not be more than 45 years of age. Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae including three referees with their current telephone contacts, current & expected salary, copies of certificates and testimonials should be addressed to: The Managing Director Agricultural Finance Corporation Development House, 7th Floor, Moi Avenue P.O. BOX 30367 – 00100 GPO NAIROBI Closing date for applications is 9th May 2013 at 5.00pm. AFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lack of inclusion of all details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
