Company Profile

VisionFund Ghana (VFG) is a subsidiary of VisionFund International, the parent company of a network of 28 microfinance institutions operating in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. VisionFund International is a wholly owned subsidiary of World Vision International, a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization. Working together, we provide the foundation for local economies to flourish in healthy and safe communities.
We are an organization that have high ethical standard in doing our work. We have zero tolerance towards incidence of violence or abuse against children or adults living in the communities we work. Safeguarding children and adults in communities we serve is fundamental to all VFG activities and therefore a requirement for every employee.

Job Description

Purpose
To provide leadership to a team of branch staff to deliver social and business ‘objectives of the branch

Key Responsibilities

• To provide effective leadership for the day-to-day activities of the branch.                                 
• To ensure operational policies/systems are adhered to and adequately implemented.
• To ensure effective training programs are conducted for staff to strengthen and update their skills in microfinance administration.
• To ensure that the branch is profitable at all times and achieves all impact targets.
• To submit monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, portfolio and impact reports of the branch.

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor University Degree preferably in Business with emphasis in MicroFinance/Development Finance or knowledge of specialized principles or techniques equivalent to those that would normally be obtained through a college/university academic program or in-depth specialized training program directly related to the work to be performed.
• 2 years’ experience in a Regional/Area Management position
• 5 years’ experience within a Financial Institution.
• Must have good business development skills and relate well with people from diverse backgrounds
• Must have a good knowledge in microfinance methodologies, products and services
• Must be very conversant with VF Ghana’s core objectives and business model
• Must be dynamic, innovative and self-motivated
• Must be willing and able to work effectively under pressure and be goal oriented
• Must have strong organisational abilities
• Must be a practicing Christian