Job Title : Branch Manager (2-Positions)
Place of Work: Monywa and Pale Townships
Duration : 1 year renewable
Starting Date : As soon as possible
Reports to : Area Manager

To implement and manage microfinance activities and related activities of the Thitsar Ooyin in the Dry Zone, at township level, under the supervision of the Area Manager.

Key responsibilities
The Branch Manager will be responsible for the development of microfinance activities of the Thitsar Ooyin Microfinance in the Dry Zone in its assigned township in a timely and efficient manner hence contributing to the achievement of the Thitsar Ooyin’s outputs in collaboration with the respective teams. S/He will be responsible to carry out the following related duties at branch level: general branch management, human resources management, planning, reporting and monitoring. In addition, s/he will be in charge of ensuring strict compliance with all project policies and procedures in a very effective manner.
He/she will be responsible for:
• Implementing the development of microfinance activities in close collaboration with the Area Manager in accordance with the defined objectives and policies
• Developing good relations with village authorities and explain the objective of the microfinance project in coordination with loan officers
• Opening new villages and supervision of the Village Credit Schemes financial situation in coordination with loan officers
• Management of loan officers, including assistance with problem solving and arrears collection
• Managing the branch staff (recruitment, trainings, technical support, meeting, supervision, staff evaluation…)
• Drawing estimated budget, cash flow forecasting, and operational targets for planning purpose
• Supervising accounting of the branch office and banking relationship / transactions
• Submitting regular reporting on financial and operations matters to the hierarchy
• Supervising administrative work of the branch office

• At least a bachelor degree in finance, accounting, management, economics or related diploma
• Accounting knowledge
• At least 2-year experience in microfinance / livelihood projects and preferably management/training experience
• Knowledge of Dry Zone Region, an asset
• Strong computer proficiency (MS Office) and analytical skills
• Able to apply regulations and discipline
• Capacity to learn quickly, communicate, train and collaborate with other staff
• Good Myanmar and English written and spoken language skills
• Sense of responsibility, transparency and honesty
• Capacity to visit Project villages by motorbike (motorbike driving license required)

Written applications (CV and cover letter) should be submitted.