VACANCIES AT ZAMPOST MICROFINANCE LIMITED
The Company
ZAMPOST MICROFINANCE LIMITED (ZMFL) is a subsidiary of ZAMBA POSTAL SERVICES
CORPORATION (ZAMPOST) formed with a mission to serve the unbanked and
underserved in urban areas with a special focus on rural areas where financial
inclusion is extremely low. The vision of ZMFL is to be the biggest microfinance
company in Central Africa. The company now requires suitably qualified Zambians
to fill the positions below.
GENERAL MANAGER
Reporting:
The General Manager reports to the Postmaster General of
ZamPost.
Location:
Ndola
Roles and Responsibilities
The General Manager (GM) is responsible for all aspects of ZamPost Micro Finance
Limited. The GM’s role is to ensure the implementation of strategic goals and
objectives of ZamPost Micro Finance and to give direction and leadership towards
the company’s vision, strategies, goals and objectives. The GMs specific roles
include the following:
1. Coordinate the development, implementation and review of strategic plan that
for ZamPost Micro Finance. Limited.
2. Oversees the management of the entire credit management system of ZamPost
Micro Finance.
3. Coordinate the design and implementation of policies and procedures to
mitigate risks faced by the company.
4. Effectively manage the human resources of the company according to
authorized staff policies and procedures that fully conform to Zambian labour
laws.
5. Oversee and support the development and implementation of effective Human
Resources policies and procedures for recruitment, training and talent
development.
6. Oversees fund raising activities specifically engaging potential investors.
7. The GM is ZamPost Micro Finance principal spokesperson and will help develop
and maintain the company’s corporate image representing ZamPost Micro
Finance at the relevant regulatory bodies and financial industry leaders.
8. Set and achieve financial and operational performance targets for all
operations in the areas of branch expansion, sustainability, credit management,
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portfolio quality, human resources, marketing, product development and
branch performance to ensure solid development.
9. Ensure accurate and timely quarterly reports to the Board of Directors and
monthly reports to the holding company.
Qualifications and Personal attributes
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A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Banking and Finance and
Management or related field. An MBA and/or an appropriate professional
qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum of seven (07) years’ experience in a managerial role preferably in the
financial services industry
Demonstrated successful track record in managing an MFI or retail credit
institution
Sound oral and written skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Able to supervise a team of professionals and communicate vision and strategy
to stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple stakeholder interests and relationships
Interested candidates should send their applications with detailed curriculum
vitae by email to recruitments@zampost.com.zm with copy to
dhr@zampost.com.zm
not later than 25th June, 2014. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Issued by:
The Director Human Resource
Zambia Postal Service Corporation HQ
Provident House
P.O.Box 71845
Ndola
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