DANRE (Devlopman Antrepriz Nasyional AK Rekot) is a non-profit agribusiness-development company set up by World Relief and Word en Deed in Haiti in 2011 to manage a microfinance structure that aims to make available to small farmers in Haiti financial and non-financial services tailored to their need for the production and commercialization of their products. The overall objective is to respond to the felt need in Haiti to set up sustainable service providers. All activities to be undertaken by DANRE are made in the context of value chain development. DANRE is currently active in two value chains: poultry and vegetables. The organization is in a startup phase and break-even is expected to be reached in 2015.
Fonctions
The CEO will implement strategies agreed-upon with the two major investors.
His main activities are four fold:
1) Finalize the restructuring process of the two value chains with a product design well adapted to the economic environment.
2) Implement the key performance indicators (KPI) designed by the Senior Technical Advisor, and continue to train the staff in the use the MIS, and specifically the KPI of the credit program.
3) Undertake (and coordinate) a Capacity-Building program for all clients
4) Influence the organizational culture into much more of an entrepreneurial culture rather than that of an NGO. Influence credit agents and other employees who interact directly with clients and other actors. It will be of paramount importance that they transform the vision of their work from helping farmers, into providing services requested by different actors in agricultural value chains.
Tasks and responsibilities
The CEO will undertake the following actions:
• Continue to implement (and update) the microcredit and agriculture lending strategy designed by the Senior Technical Advisor.
• Translate this strategy into microcredit activities with an eye for opportunities for expansion, opportunities for new product development, and efficiency.
• Implement the current 3-year business plan, and update as needs arise.
• Develop clear annual operating plans and budgets.
• Describe, document, and implement policies and procedures (finance manual and lending operations manual), with particular attention to internal controls.
• Ensure that the Loan Performer is appropriately used for portfolio management process
• Design (and implement) a quality training process for staff and clients
• Initiate a third value chain (feasibility studies, with a particular attention on the market (Source for acquisition of inputs and a clear strategy for the sales of finished products).
Qualifications Requises
• Degree in economics/business/international affairs or related subject with solid professional training in microfinance (master’s degree is a plus).
• A minimum of 5 years microfinance experience with NGOs, Rural or commercial Banks.
• Knowledge of the microfinance/banking sector in Haiti.
• Experience in developing & implementing new financial products for rural areas.
• Strong experience in different credit methodologies suitable for rural context.
• Excellent facilitation, organization, project coordination and management skills.
• Excellent writing, reporting and computer skills (Excel).
• Willingness to work long hours, and go to the field for several days at a time.
• Knowledge of the English language is a must. Knowledge of Spanish would be a plus.
• Have character and morals consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of DANRE and its partners: World Relief, Word en Deed, and Incluvest.
Visit http://worldrelief.org/mission-vision; http://www.woordendaad.nl/woord-en-daad/english and http://incluvest.com to learn more.
We offer:
• Challenging task in a challenging environment which you face with a young and dedicated team
• Institutional support from two professional organizations that have a long joint track record
• Fringe benefits according sector norms
