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  Operational Strategy Development: Design, implement,
  and oversee operational strategies that support the organization’s goals and
  ensure high efficiency in service delivery.
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  Process Optimization: Lead process improvement
  initiatives across the operations department to increase productivity, reduce
  costs, and streamline workflows.
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  Loan Disbursement and Recovery Management: Oversee the
  loan disbursement and recovery process to ensure timely and compliant lending
  activities.
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  Customer Service Enhancement: Develop and implement
  systems to improve customer service standards and ensure client satisfaction.
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  Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure all operational
  activities adhere to regulatory requirements and manage operational risks to
  protect the organization.
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  Data Management and Reporting: Implement data
  management protocols for accurate reporting and decision-making, tracking KPIs,
  and identifying trends.
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  Technology Integration: Work with IT to implement
  technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and support digital
  financial services.
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  Team Leadership: Manage and mentor operations staff,
  including branch managers, loan officers, and support teams, fostering a
  high-performance culture.
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  Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with other
  departments (Finance, HR, and Marketing) to ensure operational activities align
  with organizational goals.
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  Vendor and Partnership Management: Manage
  relationships with key vendors, service providers, and partners to ensure high
  service standards.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

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  At least 8–10 years of experience in financial services, with a focus on microfinance or banking operations.

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  Strong leadership, adaptability and team management skills.

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  Proficiency in regulatory requirements and risk management practices for financial services.

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  Proven track record in process optimization and customer service improvement.

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  Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

To evaluate the performance of the Director of Operations, the following KPIs may be used:

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  Loan Processing Efficiency: Time taken to process loan applications and disbursements (target: reduce processing time by X%).

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  Portfolio Quality: Maintain non-performing loan (NPL) ratios within acceptable limits (e.g., NPL ratio below X%).

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  Customer Satisfaction Score: Measure client satisfaction levels with service delivery (target: achieve a customer satisfaction score of X or above).

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  Operational Cost Efficiency: Maintain operational costs within budgeted limits, with a goal to reduce cost per transaction or operational overhead by X%.

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  Compliance Rate: Ensure 100% adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

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  Process Improvement Metrics: Track the number and impact of implemented process improvement initiatives (target: implement X initiatives per quarter).

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  Digital Service Adoption: Increase the percentage of clients using digital channels (target: X% increase in digital adoption).

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  Staff Turnover and Satisfaction: Maintain staff turnover rate below the industry average and achieve a staff satisfaction score of X or above.

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  Risk and Incident Reporting: Number of operational risks identified, resolved, or mitigated (target: reduce unaddressed operational risks by X%).

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  On-time Reporting: Deliver accurate operational reports within specified deadlines 100% of the time.