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  • Posted: Feb 28, 2018
    Deadline: Mar 5, 2018
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    Created in 2012, FSD Africa is a £30 million financial sector development programme or 'FSD’ based in Nairobi. It is funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID). FSD Africa aims to reduce poverty across sub-Saharan Africa by building financial markets that are efficient, robust and inclusive.
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    Chief Operating Officer

    Job description

    We are looking for a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive FSD’s operational effectiveness across our programme. Working directly with FSD’s Director, the COO will have full managerial responsibility within the senior team for all aspects of FSD’s operations. As deputy head of the organisation, this role will be at the sharp end of ensuring that FSD delivers against its plan.

    Requirements

    • Expertise in operational management is vital for this position.
    • A background in the development field would be advantageous but more important will be your track record in managing resources, creating and driving business systems and processes to deliver against strategic goals.
    • The COO will have lead responsibility for the application of technology across the organisation, demanding capacity in managing appropriate system developments.
    • This a key leadership position and will involve working effectively about a range of cross-functional teams.
    • To succeed you will need to be agile in thought and action, highly motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver on a demanding set of outputs.

    At a minimum you will have:

    • Management experience in an operational role (at least 7 years’ experience)
    • Relevant professional qualification (minimum of master’s degree or professional equivalent)
    • Excellent communication (written and oral) ability
    • Strong finance skills

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates should send CV and cover letter to Lydiah Kioko, Lydiah.Kioko@fsdkenya.org no later than 12 noon EAT, Monday 5th March 2018. We just need a CV, ideally accompanied by a brief covering letter.

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