Rivers Microfinance Agency (RIMA) Recruiting for Head, Strategy and Industry Development

The Rivers Microfinance Agency (RIMA), the institution empowered to provide a variety of alternative financial, business and social support services to the working poor within the state, is seeking to employ outstanding professionals (preferably eff Rivers State origin) for the following positions:

Head, Strategy and Industry Development

Description
The Head, Strategy and Industry Development will be expected to support the developmental objectives which RIMA was set up to accomplish, including establishing and articulating strategies, policies and practices that would strengthenthe underpinnings ofthe state's microfinance sector. This office will provide a quasi-regulatory supportto CBN's policy thrusts, while ensuring that needed capacity building initiatives are introduced and delivereq to ensure the desired impact and sustainability for the state government's interventions.
      
Requirements    
He or she will report directly to the CEO of the organization, and will be responsible for developing and reviewing RIMA'S microfinance strategy; implementing a viable capacity building plan for MFls, including the criteria for their selection in accessing RIMA funding; interface with other key Government MDAs to ensure the alignment of RIMA's strategy with that of other poverty reduction efforts in the state and the deployment of impact assessment studies to ensure the continuing effectiveness and relevance of RIMA's interventions. Expected qualifications, experience and attributes include the following:

• A good first degree from a reputable institution.
• A post gradute qualification in a relevant field - also from a reputable institution.
• A background in strategy, management consulting, developmental work or projects.
• A minimum of five years work experience in a management or as a senior Rfoject resou ree person.
• Good industry knoWledge, as well as familiarity with the operating terrain in Rivers State.
• Strong strategy and analytical skills with proven ability to set up and implement programms.     
• Effective relationship management skills.

Application Deadline
7th December, 2010

Method of Application
Interested candidates who meet the requiements should forward the current curriculum vitae (prepared as a microsoft word Document and saved with candidate’s full names) by email to recruit@restral.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.