Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Somalia

Chief Executive Officer Vacancy – Dahabshiil Transfer Services UK

Company Background

Dahabshiil Transfer Services was founded in 1970 and was set up as a new remittance venture to enable migrants to send money to family and friends in East Africa.

Dahabshiil has grown to be the largest African money transfer business operating in 126 countries across the world, 40 of which are in Africa. It remains a business committed to its original values of trust, reliability, integrity, and customer-focus.

Job Brief

Dahabshiil Transfer Services is looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO), proficient in Somali, to supervise and control all strategic and business aspects of the company. You will be the first in command in the company and responsible for giving the proper strategic direction as well as creating a vision for success. To thrive in this role, you must be a prudent manager and an inspiring leader. The ideal candidate will have a business mindset and will be able to see the “big picture” in a variety of settings. The goal is to drive the company’s development and guide it towards long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Board Development
• Strategic Development, Implementation and Review
• Planning and management of Operations
• Human Resources Planning and Management
• Budgeting, Resourcing and Organizational Development
• Communication, Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
• Governance, Risk Management & Information Technology

Requirements

• Proven experience as CEO or in other managerial position
• Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision.
• Demonstrate knowledge, experience, and insight of the British/Somali Diaspora remittance market and ability to look strategically at challenges and issues that may arise and develop strategies to address these issues.
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance etc.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills
• MSc/MA in Banking/Finance/Business administration or another relevant field

HOW TO APPLY

For further information or informal discussion about the role, please contact Abdulwahab S. Osman on: abdulwahab.osman@dahabshiil.co.uk;

Advert/posting duration: 4 weeks.

Salary is negotiable and depends on Qualifications and experience.

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