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About the Organization:
Nirantara Community Services is a professionally
managed microfinance institution based in Karnataka
state. We are replicating Grameen Bank system with
local modifications. Started during December 2006,
Nirantara has formed over 350 groups and mobilized a
member base of over 3500 in Bidar and Gulbarga
districts of Karnataka. Through two branches, the
institution has disbursed over 3900 loans worth INR
25.97 millions with a portfolio outstanding of INR
15.29 millions as of 31st March 2008.
With well streamlined & well accepted
micro-credit and micro-insurance products, Nirantara
is preparing to provide need-based products/services
by establishing operations in 50 districts in four
states viz., Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh
& Madhya Pradesh in coming five years. Nirantara has
already established key strategic partnerships and
our current funders include Saadhana, ABN Amro Bank,
FWWB, Indian Overseas Bank and BASIX group.
Nirantara is availing technical
assistance of International standard by ABN Amro
Foundation and MicroSave India (www.microsave.org).
The Technical Assistance is helping us in building
and standardizing processes and procedures. The
institution provides healthy and challenging work
atmosphere with many career building opportunities
for deserving professionals. We are looking for
committed and qualified young professionals to build
their career by working with us.
Please visit
www.nirantara.org for more details on the
institution.
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Available
Positions:-
Area Manager
About the Job:
Nirantara is looking for Area Manager to be currently
based out of our Head Office. The AM is essentially an
operations manager and has to monitor day-to-day operations of
10 branches and report to the senior management group on regular
intervals. The candidate should be highly motivated and willing
to work in the challenging yet exciting environment.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
The
key role of AM is to ensure management of effective & efficient
operations systems and implement strategic business plan of the
organization. He has to involve in:
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Establishment of new branches
and necessary systems to make them functional and profitable
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Planning of branch level
projections and achieving them
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Day to day monitoring of
operations of branches and ensuring operational controls
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Training and motivating branch
staff
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Performance assessment of branch
staff and achieving optimum productivity in all levels
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Work as a bridge between HO and
branches and ensure two-way flow of information and
communication to all the stakeholders
Skills/qualifications/experience:
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Graduate/Post Graduate in any
field
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3 years of monitoring experience
in a professionally managed MFI replicating Grameen Bank
System
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Demonstrated interpersonal and
communication skills and experience dealing with issues of a
confidential and sensitive nature.
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Ability to efficiently and
effectively organize and prioritize several tasks at once.
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Appreciation and support of
Nirantara’s mission, values and goals
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Should know Kannada and Hindi.
Knowledge of Marathi and Telugu is added advantage
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Human Resources Manager
About the Job:
Nirantara is looking for Human Resources Manager to be
based out of our Head Office in Bidar, Karnataka. The candidate
should be highly motivated and willing to work in the
challenging yet exciting environment. Qualified women are
encouraged to apply for the position.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
The
key role of Human Resources Manager is to ensure HRM systems
working effectively and efficiently as per HR Policy of the
institution and implement strategic business plan of the
organization. She/he has to:
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Determine Nirantara’s current
and future staffing needs.
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Manage the administration of HRM
policies.
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Manage Nirantara’s compensation
strategy and process.
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Oversee the recruitment and
selection process.
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Oversee the Performance
Management Process.
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Oversee the training and
development programs.
Skills/qualifications/experience:
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Post Graduate in
Management/Social Work with specialization in Human
Resources
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Minimum 2-years of experience in
Human Resources Management
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Demonstrated interpersonal and
communication skills and experience dealing with issues of a
confidential and sensitive nature.
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Ability to efficiently and
effectively organize and prioritize several tasks at once.
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Appreciation and support of
Nirantara’s mission, values and goals.
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Should have good communication
and computer skills
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Finance Manager
About the Job:
Nirantara is looking for a Finance Manager to be based
out of our Head Office. The Finance Manager is essentially a
back office professional reporting senior management and
coordination with other key departments on day to day basis on
financial aspects. The candidate should be highly motivated and
willing to work in the challenging yet exciting environment.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply for the post.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
The
key role of Finance Manager is to ensure management of effective
& efficient systems and implement strategic business plan of the
organization. He has to involve in:
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Preparation
of financial Projections in
branch/HO level in coordination with core
team
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Day to day monitoring of cash flows,
documentation and communication
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Analysis of
Financial Indicators/Ratios and preparation of portfolio
reports and comparing them with benchmarks. Reporting the
same to senior management on regular intervals
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Responding
to queries of financial institutions/funders, donors and
service providers
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Preparation
of funder-wise portfolio reports & utilization certificates
and authorization by Chartered Accountant
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Coordination
with other departments in the institutions and internal &
statutory auditors
Skills/qualifications/experience:
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Graduate/Post Graduate in commerce with
specialization in finance
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Should have strong foundation in accounts and
skill in MS Excel
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2-3 years of experience in finance management
in a professionally managed MFI replicating Grameen System
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Demonstrated interpersonal and communication
skills and experience dealing with issues of a confidential
and sensitive nature.
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Ability to efficiently and effectively
organize and prioritize several tasks at once.
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Appreciation and support of Nirantara’s
mission, values and goals.
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Monitoring &
Risk Mitigation Manager
About the Job:
Nirantara is looking for a Monitoring & Risk Mitigation
Manager (MRM Manager) to be based out of our Head Office.
The executive, in team, need to conduct internal audits of
branches in regular intervals and report to the senior
management. The candidate should be highly motivated and willing
to work in the challenging yet exciting environment.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
The
key role of MRM Manager is to involve in monitoring and risk
mitigation in all levels of processes in the institution. He has
to involve in:
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Primary role to be responsible
for the provision of detailed reliable opinions on the
competence, sustainability and productivity of governance,
risk management and control process and infrastructure
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Using process mapping toolkit,
constantly involve in risk assessment and mitigation
measures
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Plan and perform audits to
ensure that operations are being conducted in accordance
with Nirantara's policies and procedures.
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Provide assurance that all
significant operating risks are being handled andminimized
effectively in Nirantara
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Analysing, guiding and
recommending improvements in internal control and risk
management, which is adherence with sound practice.
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Ensuring adherence to the
parameters of best professional practice as those declared
by the Institute of Internal Auditors (
www.theiia.org) and the
relevant reports of Basle Committee (www.bis.org).
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Development and management of
MRM Department
Skills/qualifications/experience:
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Graduate/Post Graduate in any
field. Preference will be given to graduates/Post Graduates
in Commerce
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2-3 years of operational and
internal audit experience in a professionally managed MFI
replicating Grameen System or experience in the audit &
vigilance department of a public sector banks
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Demonstrated interpersonal and
communication skills and experience dealing with issues of a
confidential and sensitive nature.
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Ability to efficiently and
effectively organize and prioritize several tasks at once.
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Appreciation and support of
Nirantara’s mission, values and goals.
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Should be fluent in English &
Hindi both verbal and written
Other requirements:
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