Branch Manager (Jalalabad Branch)

As a background, FMFB started its operation in 2004, and is part of the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM), which has financial institutions operating in over different countries throughout the world. It is affiliated with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of development agencies working in health, education, culture and rural economic development. For more information, please visit our website: www.fmfb.com.af .

Job Summary

The incumbent of the position is responsible for all the activities of the branch. He supervises the work of the branch employees; and manages a well-thought-out commercial development of the branch.

The candidates shall have a Bachelor Degree in the field of Business Administration or Economics, Accounting or Finance or relevant to the field.

Having 5 years’ experience in hand in banking or microfinance, and at least 3 years of it be in managerial role.

Ability to manage staff in a challenging commercial environment, a good command of written and spoken English, good computer literacy, and a good understanding of the concept, theory, and practice of microfinance and banking.

Social concern; committed; believing in and committed to staff capacity building; respectful to customers.

Has the skill to make rational decisions, has leadership skills, and has hard, technical, and soft skills.

Good command of written and spoken in national language i.e. Pashto and Persian.

Manages, monitors, and supervises the branch operations (financing portfolio, savings mobilization, etc.); and Manages branch liquidities. Manages and supervises the work of branch staff; and is in charge of branch administration. Assist staff in setting commercial objectives; persuades staff to achieve them and constantly monitor staff efforts to ensure their achievement. Manages the logistical aspects (stock of documents, stationeries, vehicles,) in coordination with the Logistics and Procurement sections. Implements the business plan/financial projections at the branch level; and authorizes expenses in line with the budget. Follow up on important customers as well as delinquent customers, and chairs the Branch Financing Committee. Developing staff capacity through ongoing need assessment and support to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of resources. Responsible for staff attitude and ensuring respectful, professional, and banking values-driven behavior against customers. Liable for all branch fixed assets in terms of placing their adequate and update inventory, being utilized properly, and making sure that they are in good and functioning order. Any other identical task assigned by the respective supervisor/s.

If you meet the above requirements, we are encouraging you to apply for this position. Please send us your CV along with a cover letter via email at ([email protected]).

Please make sure that your email includes the vacancy ID as the subject line.

Note that, only the candidates who are meeting the requirements of the position will be shortlisted.