VisionFund Ghana Recruitment 2018

VisionFund Ghana was established in 2000. It is part of VisionFund International, a global microfinance institution operating in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East/Eastern Europe. VisionFund International is a wholly owned subsidiary of World Vision International, a Christian relief development and advocacy organization. Working together, we provide the foundations for local economies to flourish in healthy and safe communities.

Job Description

Job Title: Governance Coordinator / Company Secretary

Purpose of Position

• The purpose of this role is to facilitate and promote good governance at VisionFund Ghana Money Limited

Major Responsibilities
• Convene/arrange the meetings of Directors and Committees
• Assist CEO, Board Chairperson and the Committee Chairpersons in preparation of agenda for each meeting as well as the logistics for the meeting
• Support the CEO and senior Leadership Team in preparation of a comprehensive and high quality Board information pack sent out to Board members at least 10 days (ideally 14 days) before the meeting
• Other duties include recording meetings and updating the board within 7 days among other key assignments
• Support Board Chair to ensure that committees are well composed and they meet (Membership, quorum, qualification)
• Ensure that all committees have appropriate Charters in place
• Ensure the Board has a succession plan so that there is no crisis when a vacancy arises
• Support the Governance & Nominations Committee and VFI Governance on recruitment of new board members
• Faciliate induction of new board member after appointment and ensuring they complete the necessary documentation
• Organise for board training and development sessions in addition to other duties

Qualification Required & Experience

• Completed undergraduate studies or an equivalent in Law or Communications
• Company Secretarial certificate or an equivalent qualification for a company secretary is an added advantage
• Experience in a management role that involves day to day engagement with the Board and Senior Management Team
• Ability to speak English and an additional foreign language is an added advantage. Also, knowledge of local languages is key
• Highly articulate individual with excellent written communications and presentation skills are essential
Location: Accra

How to Apply

Qualified individuals should send their applications with title of: “Job Position Applied For Above” CVs and relevant docs to:
[email protected] Or Mail to: The Recruiter VisionFund Ghana Money Lending Limited PMB CT 78 Cantonments – Accra

Closing Date: 19 February, 2018