General Manager – OperationsThe 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 heads the Credit Department and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. He/She is charged with the following responsibilities:- Responsibilities * Work closely with the CEO to develop and drive challenging but achievable Corporation’s strategic objectives and ensure that performance based schemes are in place to drive the business and achieve the results * Lead the AFC business development function and ensure that organic business growth in line with the Corporation’s strategies and plans * Using an open and inclusive management style, provide leadership focus for the management of the AFC credit strategies and policies through a highly motivated credit team * Ensure tight performance and process controls in the AFC loan portfolio * Ensure that the implementation of the AFC credit policies are supported by clear lines of accountability for each service level, section managers and staff in the department * Cultivate and reinforce strong business relationships with existing customers and farmers and establish new and sustainable business linkages and partnerships as is appropriate Requirements * Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or related fields * Masters degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Business Administration or related field from a recognized university. * Must be computer literate * Have training and exposure at senior Management level * Ten years experience earned in a similar position in a busy service oriented environment preferably in the agricultural sector, banking sector or within a development financial institution. * Posses/demonstrate project and process management skills * Be a result oriented relationship builder with an exceptional entrepreneurial spirit and capacity to work under pressure without supervision in tough and competitive environment so as to grow and collectable portfolio and volume of AFC lending clientele * Posses excellent organizing, mobilizing, interpersonal and influencing skills * Be a team player who is able to develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and demonstrates ability to influence at multiple levels within the Agricultural Industry. * Should 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.
