FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 750,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Greater Middle East. FINCA International is currently looking for a Regional Training Manager (RTM), Africa. The RTM, Africa will work at the Africa hub office based in Kampala, to lead the training and capacity building initiative with the objective of improving operations. The position involves being constantly aware of the needs of the affiliates in order to analyze tasks, synthesize complex topics into systematic learning modules, implement successful learning events and follow up on the topics and skills learned. The RTM will also assist the country level management team and affiliate Training Manager (for programs that have such a position) at the field level to asses needs, create training plans, and improve the technical skills of employees. The RTM will serve as a liaison between training, operations, policy, and human resources functions at the regional and country level. The RTM will also assist the corporate training function on developing and implementing the corporate training strategy and initiatives.
Ideal Profile:
- Higher University degree in Business, Finance, Banking, Economics, Management, or equivalent work experience, Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Adult Education, Instructional design or Instructional technology desirable,
- Ideal candidates must have at least 6 to 8 years microfinance operations experience preferably with international organizations working in developing countries, microfinance lending experience is a plus,
- Knowledge of lending best practices,
- Knowledge of adult pedagogy and learning styles,
- Knowledge of training processes and microfinance best practices, and business learning reporting metrics,
- Understanding of professional development process,
- Practical experience running large training programs and action based workshops,
- Experience with staff development and career tracking practices and policy writing,
- Ability to analyze and evaluate staff performance, data and other resources to determine training budgets courses of action,
- Ability to synthesize complex topics into systematic learning modules,
- Ability to manage multiple projects within a dynamic environment with a high level of urgency without compromising productivity,
- Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships both with top and lower level management within diverse organizational structure in order to facilitate feedback and enhance implementation,
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated understanding of and capacity to implement training follow up systems,
- Demonstrated leadership, networking and negotiation skills,
- Fluent in English, French highly desirable,
- Ability to travel extensively (up to 50%) and work flexible hours.
FINCA International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Regional Training Manager, Africa
FINCA - Regional Training Manager, Africa
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