Head of Microenterprise
Job Description
Title: Head of Microenterprise
Company Name: RDRS Bangladesh
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters degree in any discipline
∎ Masters in any discipline. Masters in Economics, Management, Finance, Banking, Accounting, MBA will be preferred.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 15 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ The Head of Microenterprise is a senior staff of RDRS Bangladesh and works under direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Director (Microfinance). The position holder is expected to have an in-depth knowledge about Microenterprise, Microfinance and Economic development issues of Bangladesh and have demonstrated technical & managerial skills.
∎ This position is responsible for strategic decisions, policies and procedures and profitable sustainability of the program in the context of RDRS strategy. S/he will also develop the business plan, set annual target, mobilize human resources, monitor performance, prepare financial statements, performance reports, audit reports etc. in respect of the program. S/he also ensure effective administration, implementation, monitoring, follow-up and supervision of all staff and activity of RDRS Microenterprise Program. S/he will deal with relevant financing agencies both government and private to borrow and repay fund for RDRS in consultation with Sr. Director (MF).
∎ This position is based at Dhaka with need for frequent field visit. As program head s/he is responsible for effective functioning of the sector in conformity with RDRS policy strategy and manuals.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ 1. Strategic Management
∎ Formulation of strategic plan and business plan;
∎ Frame modify and amend policy for Micro-enterprise in line with savings and credit operational policy and procedures to cope with the changing socio-economic context and considering the demand of the clients;
∎ Organize and oversee the impact of Micro-Enterprise Program in clients’ development and employment creation. Also, explore new ideas for developing policy, system and procedures for the betterment of enterprises and the program;
∎ Lead Microenterprise program, ensuring processes that incorporate input from field teams, other sectors and key external partners;
∎ Lead to the development and implementation of the overall RDRS Enterprise Plan.
∎ 2. General Management and Administration:
∎ Organize monitoring and supervising Micro-enterprise field operation;
∎ Ensure that respective policies and procedures are properly followed
∎ Monitor the progress of micro-enterprise operation and give feedback and guidance to respective staff;
∎ Conduct organize meeting workshop, seminar on Micro-enterprise issues in coordination with other colleagues;
∎ Make regular field visit to monitor program activities and give direction in solving problems;
∎ Represent RDRS Micro-enterprise program in external forums and networks;
∎ Maintain liaison with other senior colleagues within the organization to establish congenial atmosphere for positive working environment.
∎ 3. Financial Management and reporting
∎ Ensure effective fund management and mobilization from various sources (PKSF, Banks, etc.) in consultation with other colleagues for smooth program operation;
∎ Prepare regular financial statements and analyze as per need of the program;
∎ Ensure submission of financial and monitoring reports to donors, government, PKSF and other financial intermediaries as per demand and need;
∎ Formulation of annual budget (financial) of program operation in consultation with finance and annual plan of operation in consultation with all other colleagues
∎ Ensure safe records of related documents at every level
∎ Develop & implement yearly plan of operation with detailed budget under Microenterprise sector;
∎ Supervise, coordinate, and check the annual/quarterly/monthly planning/progress of field activities; ensure timely flow of information to Region, Sectoral Head as well as to M&E Unit;
∎ Plan and conduct regular/special meeting with concerned staff and other sectors and maintaining follow-up for the implementation of the planned activities agreed in the meeting;
∎ Ensure that the implementation team is fully oriented regarding program planning and strategy;
∎ Coach, train, and mentor staff with the aim of strengthening their technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team, and providing professional development guidance.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 50 years
∎ At least 15 years experience in Microfinance/Bank/Financial institution of which 5 years in senior management position.
∎ Sound knowledge on Microfinance/ Microenterprise, Global development issues and Global Economy etc.
∎ Excellent budgeting skills;
∎ Liaison capacity with different Financial institutions/donors and GO/ NGO;
∎ Very good in computer;
∎ Excellent presentation skill.
Salary:
∎ Tk. 100000 - 170000 (Monthly)
∎ Salary is negotiable
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Each festival is equivalent to one basic salary
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 20 Dec 2022
Company Information:
∎ 8 Dec 2022
∎ RDRS Bangladesh
∎ Address : RDRS Bangladesh, House no.43, Road no. 10, Sector 6, Uttara, Dhaka
∎ Web : www.rdrsbangladesh.org
∎ Business : RDRS Bangladesh is a national humanitarian and development organization works for rural development by empowering the rural poor in northwest Bangladesh. RDRS was formally established as the Bangladesh field program of the Geneva-based Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service (LWF/DWS) on 8 February 1972. Its development aim is to achieve sustainable increases in their living standards. With this aim, RDRS enables those who participate in its program to gain the necessary skills, understanding, confidence, institutions and services; and ensure that the rural communities have the necessary economic, social and environmental resources. RDRS employees approximate 3,700 staff and works with a further approximately 1,000 volunteers and daily paid workers. The vast majority of staff are in field positions, with specialist sectoral and support units in Rangpur and Dhaka.
Category: NGO/Development
: Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.RDRS believes that all people have a right to live their lives free from sexual violence and any abuse of power, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ethnic origin or other status.RDRS will make every effort to create and maintain a safe environment, free from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (SEAH), and shall take appropriate measures for this purpose in the communities where it operates.
