Xavier Institute of Business

Friday 18 October 2013

Director - Financial Services


Opportunity Type: Job
MEDA
Canada, United States
About the Organization: 
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) is an association of Christians who invest in people living in poverty around the world. It is a recognized leader for establishing best practices in financial services, investment fund development, market development and solving poverty by responding to each population’s unique needs. For more than 50 years, MEDA has been designing and implementing innovative and effective market-driven economic development programs that improve the livelihoods of millions of people living in poverty around the world.
About the Job: 
MEDA is seeking a Director - Financial Services. S/he will provide strategic direction and management to achieve the overall success for MEDA's financial services mandate and goals.
Tasks and Responsibilities: 
  • Staff management;
  • Oversee projects and consulting assignments;
  • Undertake marketing and business development with new and existing donors, clients, foundations, etc. within approved marketing plan;
  • Regular international travel to Central America, MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and other locations.
Qualifications: 
  • University degree, ideally a Masters, in one or combination of Economics, Finance, Business Administration, International Economic Development or related field;
  • At least 10 years professional management experience (ideally 5 years overseas) in project development and implementation, staff management, program planning and budgeting, and delivering consulting services;
  • Strong experience working with bi and multi lateral government agencies, donors, non governmental organizations, and other development agencies;
  • Excellent skills in staff management, leadership, building relationships, networking and presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal communication;
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing business solutions with a focus on financial products and services.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume to jobs@meda.org
Contact:
Melissa Young
myoung@meda.org
Waterloo
Ontario
Canada

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