Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Kabul

Country: Afghanistan

Functional areas: Finance, Banking, Microfinance

Education: Masters

Work ty...

Location: Kabul

Country: Afghanistan

Functional areas: Finance, Banking, Microfinance

Education: Masters

Work type: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Gender: Any

Probation period: Three Months

Extendable: Yes

Deadline: 2026-10-12

Full job details, requirements and the application form are available on the original listing page on Jobs.af.

Education

Minimum

• Master's Degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, Development Finance, or related field.

Preferred

• MBA, Master's in Finance, Economics, Banking, or equivalent.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CFA, CPA, CIMA, FRM, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in banking, microfinance, financial services, investment, or related sectors.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior executive leadership role such as CEO, Deputy CEO, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Managing Director, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale financial institutions or microfinance organizations.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, governance, and risk management.
• Experience working with regulators, investors, donors, and international development partners.
• Experience in Afghanistan or similar developing markets is highly preferred.

Required Competencies

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Vision
• Executive Leadership
• Decision-Making
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Results Orientation

Technical Competencies

• Financial Management
• Banking and Microfinance Operations
• Credit Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• Business Development
• Digital Financial Services
• Enterprise Risk Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics
• Accountability
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Team Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Innovation and Adaptability

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (Written and Spoken) – Mandatory.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto – Mandatory.
• Additional international language skills are an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The CEO's performance shall be evaluated against

• Institutional profitability and sustainability.
• Portfolio growth and quality.
• Portfolio-at-Risk (PAR) performance.
• Loan recovery performance.
• Compliance and audit results.
• Strategic plan implementation.
• Customer growth and outreach.
• Staff performance and retention.
• Risk management effectiveness.
• Fundraising and partnership development achievements.

Interested candidates shall submit

• Cover Letter.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Three professional references.
• Copy of National ID or Passport.

Selection Process

The recruitment process may include

• Initial screening of applications.
• Technical evaluation.
• Competency-based interview.
• Presentation of strategic vision for HWMI.
• Reference and background verification.
• Final Board interview and approval.

Equal Opportunity Statement

HWMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to merit-based recruitment, diversity, integrity, and professional excellence. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Eligibility

HWMI welcomes applications from both national and international candidates who meet the required qualifications, experience, and competency requirements outlined in this Terms of Reference. Candidates of all nationalities will be considered on the basis of merit, professional competence, leadership capability, and their ability to effectively lead and strengthen the institution. International candidates must be willing and able to reside and work in Afghanistan in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Application destination: mailto:[email protected]