Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in business administration or economics or finance

Language: Fluent/proficient in Burmese and English

Professional experience: At least 5 years of working experience in Management positions at MFI or Banking sector including proficiency in financial and budget monitoring.

Prerequisites:

o   Strong social values and willingness to actively participate in community development

o   Proficiency in financial and budget monitoring

o   Strong management and organizational capacities in perfect autonomy

o   Experience in supporting and transferring skills to staff

o   Good writing and communication skills

o   Willingness to spend time in the field with operational staff

o   Ability to empathize with the challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized communities

o   High level of integrity

Desirable qualities:

o   Experience in microfinance or development sector

o   Prior experience in social performance management

o   Experience working with multicultural teams

o   Field experiences working with vulnerable communities

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Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the responsibility of Sont Oo Tehtwin Board of Directors, and in close collaboration with Entrepreneurs du Monde’s social microfinance unit and technical assistance team, s/he:

- Ensures the good governance of the company and compliance to the local regulations, while cultivating good relationships with authorities

- Shares regular and transparent information with Sont Oo Tehtwin Board members and the various EdM staff involved in the programme

- Leads a regular Management Committee, conducive to the circulation of information and decision-making

- Contributes to the definition of social and environmental objectives; coordinates and reports on progress to the board of directors, while suggesting measures to improve results and mobilise the entire team in this area

- Actively participates in the definition and implementation of the programme financial strategy, budget and operational planning, while progressively building the MFI’s sustainability and autonomy

- Is proactive in producing structured, comprehensive analyses useful for decision-making on operational dynamics, while demonstrating a good knowledge of the field and defining SMART action plan to improve the indicators and performance in consultation with the operations team

- Proposes new services in line with the MFI's strategy and social mission, while coordinating and monitoring the opening of a branch or the deployment of new services.

- Oversees the financial management of the company and the production of reliable reports and financial information for different stakeholders (budget monitoring, treasury management, prudential ratios, audited statements, …)

- Participates in the recruitment, initial/continuous training, and appraisal of local teams, especially Management Committee members, while taking sensible decisions in the event of HR disputes

- Formalizes, disseminates and promotes the adoption of responsible HR practices by all staff, ensuring an effective social dialogue and decent working conditions, taking into account the MFI's budgetary constraints

- Facilitates the implementation of Audit Department recommendations validated by the BoD, while ensuring systematic implementation of AML-FT procedures.

- Is able to promote SOO’s specificities and its vision of social microfinance, and ensures a good communication with donors, partners or prospects, while collecting and consolidating relevant information, and drafting qualitative proposals and reports on schedule

- Ensures the suitability of the MIS for the MFI's needs, while sharing accurate data on time and on demand, and suggesting corrective measures in the event of identified deficiencies

About the company

Sont Oo Tehtwin Microfinance Company Limited supports low-income communities in Southern Yangon, Myanmar, by providing small loans and financial training. Originally part of the French NGO Entrepreneurs du Monde (EdM), it became an independent company in 2022 while keeping its focus on helping people escape poverty. The company works in townships like Dala, Seikkyi Kanaungto, Twante, Kawt Hmoo, and KunGyanGone, offering fair and responsible financial services to families and small business owners. Its goal is to create opportunities for those who lack access to traditional banking, helping them build better lives through economic empowerment.

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