Oikocredit is Looking for

Country Manager for the Philippines

The Country Manager will be a Filipino national and will be based at the country office in Quezon City. 

The  Country Manager will be responsible for implementing the Oikocredit strategy for the Philippines, for building and managing a balanced portfolio of investments in microfinance, agriculture  and other social enterprise ventures; for the  provision of capacity building support to  institutional partners; for the supervision and coaching of staff;  and for the sustainable operations of the Philippine program. 

Education and experience

Academic qualifications in the field of economics, business administration or accountancy or development economics. At least 5 years of experience in the evaluation of institutional investment proposals and management of credit schemes and program team. Thorough knowledge of English is essential. Computer literacy.

Competencies

Do you have a strategic vision and are you market-oriented? Are you independent and do you take initiatives? Are you able to work and develop positive relationships with colleagues and project partners of different social, cultural and religious backgrounds? Are you willing to travel occasionally? Are you ready to make a change? Let us know!

Mail or send your letter of application with curriculum vitae before 31 January 2012 to office.ph@oikocredit.org.  OR

Oikocredit EDCS, U.A. Phil. Representative Office
Unit 503 Transorient Maritime Building
No. 66 Timog Avenue, Sacred Heart
Quezon City, Philippines

Selection interviews will be held  in February 2012.   Please take note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.